Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 29, 2009

Marquis Jet – Ken Austin

Ken Austin has been President of Marketing and Business Development for Marquis Jet since its inception. Mr. Austin is a seasoned executive with a broad range of general management skills and entrepreneurial talent. Prior to joining Marquis Jet, He was Senior Vice President at The Seagram Beverage Company based in New York City. Reporting to the company President, this newly created position had full responsibility for US sales, regional marketing, finance and operations. Prior to joining Seagram, Mr. Austin held various positions of increasing responsibility for the E&J Gallo Winery and Price Waterhouse International Tax Group. At Marquis Jet, he oversees business development, marketing, sales support and is a member of the company Board. Mr. Austin received his undergraduate degree from The Binghamton University School of Management. He also received an Executive MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and currently sits on several company Boards. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief historical sketch of Marquis Jet and a picture

of the things you are doing right now.

Mr. Austin: Marquis Jet was founded in 2001. We actually sold our first