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 $197.71 million as of March 27th, 2026. Mr. Willis, IV owns 2,799,702 shares of Willis Lease Finance stock worth more than $197,714,955 as of August 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 over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, Charles F. Iv Willis sold 29,181 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, March 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $56.70, for a transaction totalling $1,654,465.43. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now directly owns 2,799,702 shares of the company's stock, valued at $158,733,771.06. 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, Willis Lease Finance insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 148 shares worth more than $4,302.36. In the last year, insiders at the transportation company sold shares 20 times. They sold a total of 272,517 shares worth more than $14,297,118.78. The most recent insider tranaction occured on July, 31st when EVP Scott B Flaherty bought 148 shares worth more than $4,302.36. Insiders at Willis Lease Finance own 53.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Willis Lease Finance.
Information on this page was last updated on 7/31/2026.

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
3/27/2026	Sell	29,181	$56.70	$1,654,465.43	2,799,702
3/26/2026	Sell	12,810	$57.39	$735,165.90	2,828,883
3/25/2026	Sell	6,000	$58.91	$353,480.00	2,841,693
8/12/2025	Sell	90,000	$51.67	$4,650,600.00	2,871,138
6/4/2025	Sell	33,750	$45.32	$1,529,437.50	2,961,138
6/3/2025	Sell	26,250	$46.02	$1,208,112.50	2,994,888
8/28/2024	Sell	16,431	$35.39	$581,493.09	2,765,211
8/26/2024	Sell	26,010	$36.39	$946,503.90	2,800,140
8/23/2024	Sell	19,449	$36.83	$716,241.84	2,826,150
5/29/2024	Sell	90,000	$22.01	$1,981,200.00	2,845,599
2/7/2024	Sell	702	$15.90	$11,161.80	2,732,247
2/5/2024	Sell	885	$15.89	$14,065.60	2,733,951
2/2/2024	Sell	1,035	$15.96	$16,522.05	2,734,836
1/31/2024	Sell	1,566	$16.50	$25,844.22	2,736,738
1/29/2024	Sell	2,196	$16.48	$36,197.40	2,739,579
1/26/2024	Sell	807	$16.50	$13,315.50	2,741,775
1/24/2024	Sell	1,587	$15.55	$24,683.14	2,745,492
1/22/2024	Sell	3,057	$15.83	$48,392.31	2,749,794
1/18/2024	Sell	2,094	$15.34	$32,128.94	2,759,664
1/16/2024	Sell	2,082	$15.50	$32,277.94	2,763,825
1/12/2024	Sell	1,323	$15.71	$20,788.74	2,765,907
1/10/2024	Sell	4,860	$15.95	$77,533.20	2,770,299
1/8/2024	Sell	1,443	$15.81	$22,818.64	2,787,699
1/4/2024	Sell	1,170	$15.67	$18,333.90	2,791,032
12/28/2023	Sell	4,290	$16.15	$69,269.20	2,794,974
12/26/2023	Sell	1,104	$15.84	$17,487.36	2,800,794
12/22/2023	Sell	861	$15.98	$13,761.65	2,801,898
12/20/2023	Sell	4,095	$15.93	$65,219.70	2,804,037
12/18/2023	Sell	966	$15.71	$15,172.64	2,808,876
12/15/2023	Sell	1,449	$15.84	$22,952.16	2,809,842
12/13/2023	Sell	4,044	$15.78	$63,814.32	2,812,212
12/11/2023	Sell	906	$15.65	$14,178.90	2,817,609
12/7/2023	Sell	2,205	$15.62	$34,442.10	2,820,783
12/5/2023	Sell	1,791	$15.05	$26,948.58	2,836,875
11/9/2023	Sell	9,000	$14.33	$129,000.00	2,925,351
8/23/2023	Sell	8,178	$14.52	$118,771.82	2,934,351
6/7/2023	Sell	15,000	$14.00	$209,950.00	2,942,529
5/30/2023	Sell	15,000	$12.69	$190,400.00	2,957,529
5/26/2023	Sell	3,600	$13.18	$47,436.00	28,494
7/20/2018	Sell	9,873	$10.59	$104,522.16	1,998,198
7/18/2018	Sell	2,700	$10.52	$28,395.00	2,004,798
7/16/2018	Sell	5,871	$10.51	$61,704.21	2,011,968
7/12/2018	Sell	10,800	$10.43	$112,680.00	2,020,371
7/9/2018	Sell	13,194	$10.73	$141,571.62	2,034,474
7/6/2018	Sell	11,721	$10.48	$122,875.15	2,048,568
7/2/2018	Sell	4,800	$10.51	$50,448.00	2,095,374
6/28/2018	Sell	10,200	$10.41	$106,148.00	2,103,474
6/26/2018	Sell	14,154	$10.40	$147,154.42	2,118,174
6/22/2018	Sell	6,672	$10.50	$70,078.24	2,123,628
6/20/2018	Sell	23,880	$10.39	$248,033.60	2,147,595
12/21/2017	Sell	6,795	$8.09	$54,948.90	1,865,862
12/19/2017	Sell	18,126	$7.94	$143,980.86	1,875,135
12/14/2017	Sell	13,206	$8.04	$106,220.26	1,895,694
12/12/2017	Sell	6,000	$8.22	$49,300.00	1,910,754
12/7/2017	Sell	3,300	$8.51	$28,094.00	1,917,654
12/4/2017	Sell	8,400	$8.68	$72,940.00	1,923,654
12/1/2017	Sell	3,600	$8.60	$30,960.00	1,923,654
11/29/2017	Sell	600	$8.64	$5,186.00	1,927,254
11/27/2017	Sell	14,094	$8.34	$117,496.98	1,943,631
11/24/2017	Sell	1,500	$8.32	$12,475.00	1,943,631
11/21/2017	Sell	6,600	$8.26	$54,494.00	1,949,031
11/16/2017	Sell	4,200	$8.20	$34,426.00	1,953,231
11/13/2017	Sell	6,288	$8.28	$52,043.68	1,962,219
11/9/2017	Sell	3,900	$8.26	$32,201.00	1,962,819
11/7/2017	Sell	4,200	$8.24	$34,622.00	1,969,719
11/2/2017	Sell	6,300	$8.30	$52,311.00	1,974,219
10/30/2017	Sell	5,376	$8.36	$44,943.36	1,977,819
10/26/2017	Sell	2,160	$8.25	$17,812.80	1,982,655
10/24/2017	Sell	2,100	$8.35	$17,528.00	1,985,655
10/20/2017	Sell	900	$8.36	$7,524.00	1,985,655
10/18/2017	Sell	900	$8.24	$7,419.00	1,989,255
10/16/2017	Sell	1,800	$8.25	$14,844.00	1,989,255
10/13/2017	Sell	3,000	$8.28	$24,840.00
10/12/2017	Sell	1,800	$8.26	$14,868.00	1,994,055
10/11/2017	Sell	900	$8.34	$7,509.00	1,994,055
10/10/2017	Sell	4,353	$8.41	$36,608.73
10/5/2017	Sell	5,103	$8.33	$42,525.00
10/2/2017	Sell	2,400	$8.20	$19,688.00	2,006,811
9/29/2017	Sell	1,500	$8.23	$12,350.00	2,027,322
9/28/2017	Sell	4,821	$8.09	$39,017.96	2,030,922
12/8/2016	Sell	120,000	$8.49	$1,018,400.00	1,913,709
4/1/2016	Sell	180,000	$7.20	$1,295,400.00	2,114,043
9/30/2014	Sell	13,236	$6.87	$90,887.20
9/29/2014	Sell	18,168	$6.88	$125,056.40
9/25/2014	Sell	6,900	$6.93	$47,817.00
9/24/2014	Sell	21,924	$6.93	$151,933.32
9/23/2014	Sell	6,300	$6.98	$43,953.00
9/22/2014	Sell	17,748	$7.09	$125,774.16
9/18/2014	Sell	22,860	$7.24	$165,506.40
6/10/2014	Sell	26,385	$6.42	$169,391.70
6/9/2014	Sell	93,003	$6.41	$596,459.24
4/9/2014	Sell	84,009	$6.61	$555,579.52
4/7/2014	Sell	22,665	$6.73	$152,611.00
4/3/2014	Sell	13,326	$6.88	$91,727.30
12/6/2013	Sell	28,089	$5.93	$166,567.77
11/20/2013	Sell	9,000	$5.89	$52,980.00
11/19/2013	Sell	15,000	$5.91	$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: $70.62

$68.50

$74.19

50 Day Range

MA: $70.57

$57.18

$189.36

2 Week Range

Now: $70.62

$38.00

$81.54

Volume

278,721 shs

Average Volume

291,325 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.49 billion

P/E Ratio

12.87

Dividend Yield

0.73%

Beta

0.74