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Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance board of directors elects Jim Adams as executive chairman

Aviation West Charters, parent company of Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance, announced today that its board of directors has elected Jim Adams executive chairman effective immediately.

In his new role, Adams will assist in the creation of strategic planning, directly pursue and manage M&A opportunities, lead all board activities, continue to represent Angel MedFlight to the investment and financial communities, and provide support and ongoing guidance to the executive management team.

"This is an exciting time for Angel MedFlight," said Andrew Bess, president and chief operating officer. "Jim has an outstanding track record of strategic planning and achieving acquisition goals and growing businesses in this industry, and together with our strong management team, I am extremely confident in our ability to continue delivering best-in-class air ambulance care while also growing the company. Jim Adams is a proven industry veteran and the right individual to lead the next phase of our growth."

"I look forward to continuing my work with Angel MedFlight as the executive chairman of the board. We will continue to focus on expanding and growing into new markets, leveraging our best-in-class clinical team, and growing the business," said Adams.

Adams has served as a member of the Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance board since March of 2018. Adams was the chief executive officer of REACH Air Medical Services from 2001 to 2012 where he transformed the privately owned emergency services company into a rapidly growing regional provider of rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and ground ambulance services. Adams was instrumental in the growth of REACH to 20 operational bases across Oregon, California, and Texas. In 2012, Adams coordinated the sale of REACH to Bain Capital/Air Medical Group Holdings.

Prior to REACH, Adams served as an area vice president of operations within the hospital industry. Adams extensive background in the air medical industry is coupled with clinical expertise and a registered nurse background. As a registered nurse Jim has a unique background, understanding, and skillset across the aviation healthcare continuum.

Adams graduated from Pacific Union College with a nursing degree, and earned his Master of Public Administration in Healthcare from the University of San Francisco.