Charles F. Willis, IV net worth and biography

Charles Willis, IV Biography and Net Worth

Chairman of Willis Lease Finance

Mr. Willis has over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and a director since WLFC incorporated in 1985. In April 2022, Charles was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.

What is Charles F. Willis, IV's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Charles F. Willis, IV is at least $122.60 million as of August 12th, 2025. Mr. Willis, IV owns 957,046 shares of Willis Lease Finance stock worth more than $122,597,593 as of December 5th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Willis, IV may own. Learn More about Charles F. Willis, IV's net worth.
How do I contact Charles F. Willis, IV?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Willis, IV and other Willis Lease Finance executives is 4700 LYONS TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY, COCONUT CREEK FL, 33073. Willis Lease Finance can also be reached via phone at (561) 349-9989 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Charles F. Willis, IV's contact information.
Has Charles F. Willis, IV been buying or selling shares of Willis Lease Finance?: Charles F. Willis, IV has not been actively trading shares of Willis Lease Finance during the last quarter. Most recently, Charles F. Iv Willis sold 30,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.02, for a transaction totalling $4,650,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now directly owns 957,046 shares of the company's stock, valued at $148,361,270.92. Learn More on Charles F. Willis, IV's trading history.
Who are Willis Lease Finance's active insiders?: Willis Lease Finance's insider roster includes Scott Flaherty (Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer), Brian Hole (President), Austin Willis (SVP), and Charles Willis, IV (Chairman). Learn More on Willis Lease Finance's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Willis Lease Finance?: In the last year, insiders at the transportation company sold shares 24 times. They sold a total of 112,818 shares worth more than $16,645,360.26. The most recent insider tranaction occured on December, 2nd when CEO Austin Chandler Willis sold 2,813 shares worth more than $338,488.29. Insiders at Willis Lease Finance own 53.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Willis Lease Finance.
Information on this page was last updated on 12/2/2025.

Charles F. Willis, IV Insider Trading History at Willis Lease Finance

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
8/12/2025	Sell	30,000	$155.02	$4,650,600.00	957,046
6/4/2025	Sell	11,250	$135.95	$1,529,437.50	987,046
6/3/2025	Sell	8,750	$138.07	$1,208,112.50	998,296
8/28/2024	Sell	5,477	$106.17	$581,493.09	921,737
8/26/2024	Sell	8,670	$109.17	$946,503.90	933,380
8/23/2024	Sell	6,483	$110.48	$716,241.84	942,050
5/29/2024	Sell	30,000	$66.04	$1,981,200.00	948,533
2/7/2024	Sell	234	$47.70	$11,161.80	910,749
2/5/2024	Sell	295	$47.68	$14,065.60	911,317
2/2/2024	Sell	345	$47.89	$16,522.05	911,612
1/31/2024	Sell	522	$49.51	$25,844.22	912,246
1/29/2024	Sell	732	$49.45	$36,197.40	913,193
1/26/2024	Sell	269	$49.50	$13,315.50	913,925
1/24/2024	Sell	529	$46.66	$24,683.14	915,164
1/22/2024	Sell	1,019	$47.49	$48,392.31	916,598
1/18/2024	Sell	698	$46.03	$32,128.94	919,888
1/16/2024	Sell	694	$46.51	$32,277.94	921,275
1/12/2024	Sell	441	$47.14	$20,788.74	921,969
1/10/2024	Sell	1,620	$47.86	$77,533.20	923,433
1/8/2024	Sell	481	$47.44	$22,818.64	929,233
1/4/2024	Sell	390	$47.01	$18,333.90	930,344
12/28/2023	Sell	1,430	$48.44	$69,269.20	931,658
12/26/2023	Sell	368	$47.52	$17,487.36	933,598
12/22/2023	Sell	287	$47.95	$13,761.65	933,966
12/20/2023	Sell	1,365	$47.78	$65,219.70	934,679
12/18/2023	Sell	322	$47.12	$15,172.64	936,292
12/15/2023	Sell	483	$47.52	$22,952.16	936,614
12/13/2023	Sell	1,348	$47.34	$63,814.32	937,404
12/11/2023	Sell	302	$46.95	$14,178.90	939,203
12/7/2023	Sell	735	$46.86	$34,442.10	940,261
12/5/2023	Sell	597	$45.14	$26,948.58	945,625
11/9/2023	Sell	3,000	$43.00	$129,000.00	975,117
8/23/2023	Sell	2,726	$43.57	$118,771.82	978,117
6/7/2023	Sell	5,000	$41.99	$209,950.00	980,843
5/30/2023	Sell	5,000	$38.08	$190,400.00	985,843
5/26/2023	Sell	1,200	$39.53	$47,436.00	9,498
7/20/2018	Sell	3,291	$31.76	$104,522.16	666,066
7/18/2018	Sell	900	$31.55	$28,395.00	668,266
7/16/2018	Sell	1,957	$31.53	$61,704.21	670,656
7/12/2018	Sell	3,600	$31.30	$112,680.00	673,457
7/9/2018	Sell	4,398	$32.19	$141,571.62	678,158
7/6/2018	Sell	3,907	$31.45	$122,875.15	682,856
7/2/2018	Sell	1,600	$31.53	$50,448.00	698,458
6/28/2018	Sell	3,400	$31.22	$106,148.00	701,158
6/26/2018	Sell	4,718	$31.19	$147,154.42	706,058
6/22/2018	Sell	2,224	$31.51	$70,078.24	707,876
6/20/2018	Sell	7,960	$31.16	$248,033.60	715,865
12/21/2017	Sell	2,265	$24.26	$54,948.90	621,954
12/19/2017	Sell	6,042	$23.83	$143,980.86	625,045
12/14/2017	Sell	4,402	$24.13	$106,220.26	631,898
12/12/2017	Sell	2,000	$24.65	$49,300.00	636,918
12/7/2017	Sell	1,100	$25.54	$28,094.00	639,218
12/4/2017	Sell	2,800	$26.05	$72,940.00	641,218
12/1/2017	Sell	1,200	$25.80	$30,960.00	641,218
11/29/2017	Sell	200	$25.93	$5,186.00	642,418
11/27/2017	Sell	4,698	$25.01	$117,496.98	647,877
11/24/2017	Sell	500	$24.95	$12,475.00	647,877
11/21/2017	Sell	2,200	$24.77	$54,494.00	649,677
11/16/2017	Sell	1,400	$24.59	$34,426.00	651,077
11/13/2017	Sell	2,096	$24.83	$52,043.68	654,073
11/9/2017	Sell	1,300	$24.77	$32,201.00	654,273
11/7/2017	Sell	1,400	$24.73	$34,622.00	656,573
11/2/2017	Sell	2,100	$24.91	$52,311.00	658,073
10/30/2017	Sell	1,792	$25.08	$44,943.36	659,273
10/26/2017	Sell	720	$24.74	$17,812.80	660,885
10/24/2017	Sell	700	$25.04	$17,528.00	661,885
10/20/2017	Sell	300	$25.08	$7,524.00	661,885
10/18/2017	Sell	300	$24.73	$7,419.00	663,085
10/16/2017	Sell	600	$24.74	$14,844.00	663,085
10/13/2017	Sell	1,000	$24.84	$24,840.00
10/12/2017	Sell	600	$24.78	$14,868.00	664,685
10/11/2017	Sell	300	$25.03	$7,509.00	664,685
10/10/2017	Sell	1,451	$25.23	$36,608.73
10/5/2017	Sell	1,701	$25.00	$42,525.00
10/2/2017	Sell	800	$24.61	$19,688.00	668,937
9/29/2017	Sell	500	$24.70	$12,350.00	675,774
9/28/2017	Sell	1,607	$24.28	$39,017.96	676,974
12/8/2016	Sell	40,000	$25.46	$1,018,400.00	637,903
4/1/2016	Sell	60,000	$21.59	$1,295,400.00	704,681
9/30/2014	Sell	4,412	$20.60	$90,887.20
9/29/2014	Sell	6,056	$20.65	$125,056.40
9/25/2014	Sell	2,300	$20.79	$47,817.00
9/24/2014	Sell	7,308	$20.79	$151,933.32
9/23/2014	Sell	2,100	$20.93	$43,953.00
9/22/2014	Sell	5,916	$21.26	$125,774.16
9/18/2014	Sell	7,620	$21.72	$165,506.40
6/10/2014	Sell	8,795	$19.26	$169,391.70
6/9/2014	Sell	31,001	$19.24	$596,459.24
4/9/2014	Sell	28,003	$19.84	$555,579.52
4/7/2014	Sell	7,555	$20.20	$152,611.00
4/3/2014	Sell	4,442	$20.65	$91,727.30
12/6/2013	Sell	9,363	$17.79	$166,567.77
11/20/2013	Sell	3,000	$17.66	$52,980.00
11/19/2013	Sell	5,000	$17.74	$88,700.00

Charles F. Willis, IV Buying and Selling Activity at Willis Lease Finance

Willis Lease Finance Company Overview

Willis Lease Finance Corporation operates as a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Operations segment engages in acquiring and leasing commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment, as well as the purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. The Spare Parts Sales segment purchases and resells after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules, and portable aircraft components. The company also focuses on engine management and consulting business. It serves commercial aircraft operators, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. As of December 31, 2023, it had a total lease portfolio of 337 engines, 12 aircraft, one marine vessel, and other leased parts and equipment, and with 74 lessees in 42 countries; and managed a total lease portfolio of 198 engines, aircraft, and related equipment for other parties. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.

Today's Range

Now: $128.10

$126.45

$131.48

50 Day Range

MA: $127.88

$115.05

$141.24

2 Week Range

Now: $128.10

$114.01

$229.67

Volume

35,532 shs

Average Volume

44,809 shs

Market Capitalization

$872.36 million

P/E Ratio

7.67

Dividend Yield

1.27%

Beta

0.79