Michael Francis

Mike Francis is a seasoned financial services executive specializing in aviation and marine finance. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Aviation & Marine Finance at First Republic Bank. Francis has extensive experience in the aviation industry, with over 12 years of expertise in aircraft market analysis, aircraft sales, fleet management, and aircraft financing.1

Before joining First Republic Bank, Francis held several notable positions:

1. Vice President and Relationship Sales Officer at 1st Source Bank's aircraft division.1
2. Loan origination and relationship management role at CIT Business Aircraft Finance, covering the Eastern United States.1

Francis is a commercially-rated pilot and holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Daniel Webster College and an MBA from Northeastern University.1 He is actively involved in the aviation community, serving as a board member of the Massachusetts Business Aviation Association and formerly as an advisor to the Helicopter Association International's finance and leasing committee.1

In his current role at First Republic Bank, Francis likely leverages his extensive experience to provide financing solutions for clients in the aviation and marine sectors. He has also been recognized as part of the National Business Aviation Association's (NBAA) 2020 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 in the Broker/Sales category.2