Bridger Aerospace Appoints Sam Davis Chief Executive Officer
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) has appointed Sam Davis as permanent President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 17, 2025. Davis, 41, who has been serving as interim CEO since July 2024, replaces Timothy P. Sheehy who resigned to pursue a U.S. Senate campaign in Montana.
Davis joined Bridger in 2019 as Controller and later served as Chief of Staff before his interim CEO role. Under his interim leadership, the company achieved notable milestones including strong top-line growth, increased Adjusted EBITDA, and positive cash flow. His background includes positions at Oracle, Meltwater, and Natus Medical, complemented by an MBA from San Jose State University.
The company continues to respond to year-round wildfire threats, with recent operations in Los Angeles and Oklahoma, focusing on protecting lives, property, and the environment.
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) ha nominato Sam Davis come Presidente e Amministratore Delegato permanente, con effetto dal 17 marzo 2025. Davis, 41 anni, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di CEO ad interim da luglio 2024, sostituisce Timothy P. Sheehy, che si è dimesso per intraprendere una campagna per il Senato degli Stati Uniti in Montana.
Davis è entrato a far parte di Bridger nel 2019 come Controller e in seguito ha ricoperto il ruolo di Capo di Gabinetto prima di assumere il ruolo di CEO ad interim. Sotto la sua guida ad interim, l'azienda ha raggiunto traguardi notevoli, tra cui una forte crescita del fatturato, un aumento dell'EBITDA rettificato e un flusso di cassa positivo. Il suo background include posizioni presso Oracle, Meltwater e Natus Medical, completato da un MBA presso la San Jose State University.
L'azienda continua a rispondere alle minacce di incendi boschivi durante tutto l'anno, con recenti operazioni a Los Angeles e in Oklahoma, concentrandosi sulla protezione delle vite, della proprietà e dell'ambiente.
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) ha nombrado a Sam Davis como Presidente y Director Ejecutivo permanente, con efecto a partir del 17 de marzo de 2025. Davis, de 41 años, ha estado desempeñándose como CEO interino desde julio de 2024, y reemplaza a Timothy P. Sheehy, quien renunció para postularse para el Senado de los Estados Unidos en Montana.
Davis se unió a Bridger en 2019 como Controller y luego ocupó el cargo de Jefe de Gabinete antes de su rol como CEO interino. Bajo su liderazgo interino, la empresa logró hitos notables, incluyendo un fuerte crecimiento en las ventas, un aumento en el EBITDA ajustado y un flujo de caja positivo. Su experiencia incluye puestos en Oracle, Meltwater y Natus Medical, complementada por un MBA de la Universidad Estatal de San José.
La empresa sigue respondiendo a las amenazas de incendios forestales durante todo el año, con operaciones recientes en Los Ángeles y Oklahoma, enfocándose en proteger vidas, propiedades y el medio ambiente.
브리저 항공우주 (NASDAQ: BAER)는 2025년 3월 17일부터 샘 데이비스를 영구적인 사장 겸 CEO로 임명했습니다. 41세의 데이비스는 2024년 7월부터 임시 CEO로 재직 중이며, 몬태나주 상원 선거에 출마하기 위해 사임한 팀othy P. Sheehy를 대체합니다.
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회사는 최근 로스앤젤레스와 오클라호마에서의 작업을 통해 연중 내내 산불 위협에 대응하고 있으며, 생명, 재산 및 환경 보호에 집중하고 있습니다.
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) a nommé Sam Davis comme Président et Directeur Général permanent, à compter du 17 mars 2025. Davis, âgé de 41 ans, qui a été PDG par intérim depuis juillet 2024, remplace Timothy P. Sheehy, qui a démissionné pour se lancer dans une campagne pour le Sénat des États-Unis dans le Montana.
Davis a rejoint Bridger en 2019 en tant que Contrôleur et a ensuite occupé le poste de Chef de Cabinet avant de devenir PDG par intérim. Sous sa direction intérimaire, l'entreprise a atteint des jalons notables, notamment une forte croissance du chiffre d'affaires, une augmentation de l'EBITDA ajusté et un flux de trésorerie positif. Son parcours inclut des postes chez Oracle, Meltwater et Natus Medical, complété par un MBA de l'Université d'État de San José.
L'entreprise continue de répondre aux menaces d'incendies de forêt tout au long de l'année, avec des opérations récentes à Los Angeles et en Oklahoma, en se concentrant sur la protection des vies, des biens et de l'environnement.
Bridger Aerospace (NASDAQ: BAER) hat Sam Davis mit Wirkung zum 17. März 2025 zum permanenten Präsidenten und CEO ernannt. Davis, 41 Jahre alt, der seit Juli 2024 als interims CEO tätig ist, ersetzt Timothy P. Sheehy, der zurückgetreten ist, um eine Kampagne für den US-Senat in Montana zu verfolgen.
Davis trat 2019 als Controller zu Bridger und war später als Stabschef tätig, bevor er die Rolle des interims CEO übernahm. Unter seiner interimistischen Führung erzielte das Unternehmen bemerkenswerte Meilensteine, darunter starkes Umsatzwachstum, gesteigertes bereinigtes EBITDA und positiven Cashflow. Sein beruflicher Werdegang umfasst Positionen bei Oracle, Meltwater und Natus Medical, ergänzt durch einen MBA der San Jose State University.
Das Unternehmen reagiert weiterhin auf die ganzjährigen Bedrohungen durch Waldbrände, mit aktuellen Einsätzen in Los Angeles und Oklahoma, wobei der Fokus auf dem Schutz von Leben, Eigentum und der Umwelt liegt.
- Strong top-line growth and increased Adjusted EBITDA achieved under Davis's leadership
- Positive cash flow reported for the year
- Demonstrated operational activity with ongoing firefighting missions
- Seamless leadership transition maintaining business continuity
- None.
BELGRADE, Mont., March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger”, “the Company” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Sam Davis President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 17, 2025. Davis has been serving as interim CEO since July 2024, when former CEO Timothy P. Sheehy resigned to run for the U.S. Senate in the State of Montana.
“The Board is thrilled for Sam to officially step into the position of Chief Executive Officer,” stated Jeffrey Kelter, Executive Chairman. “His appointment is testament to the valuable contributions he has made during the past eight months and the trusted relationships he continues to cultivate with employees and customers. Under Sam’s leadership, Bridger has achieved significant milestones including strong top-line growth, substantial increase in Adjusted EBITDA and positive cash flow for the year. His stellar performance over what has been a seamless transition period has cemented our confidence that he is the right person to execute Bridger’s vision.”
Sam Davis, 41, joined Bridger Aerospace in 2019 as Controller and, prior to being named Interim CEO, served as Chief of Staff. Davis played a pivotal role in guiding the Company through its transition to a public company throughout its various stages of expansion. He has been integral in facilitating revenue growth, implementing operational efficiency, and executing strategic initiatives to expand Bridger’s services and global footprint. Prior to Bridger, Davis spent four years at Oracle, Inc. and before that at Meltwater and Natus Medical, Inc. Mr. Davis holds an MBA from San Jose State University and a BS in Accounting and Finance from Boise State University. He also has expertise in capital markets, financial reporting, innovation, and collaboration across all teams.
In connection with his appointment, Mr. Davis said, “I appreciate the Board’s vote of confidence and am honored to continue to lead this amazing team and improve on the results we have delivered in 2024. With wildfires now being a year-round threat, evidenced by our work in Los Angeles in January and our current work in Oklahoma, Bridger is prepared to deploy our fleet wherever needed to save lives, property and the environment. We are well-positioned to remain on budget and create meaningful value for our stakeholders throughout the year.”
About Bridger Aerospace
Based in Belgrade, Montana, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest aerial firefighting companies. Bridger provides aerial firefighting and wildfire management services to federal and state government agencies, including the United States Forest Service, across the nation, as well as internationally. More information about Bridger Aerospace is available at https://www.bridgeraerospace.com.
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