Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. announced that on September 2, 2015, Michael O. Matthews resigned from his position as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. On September 8, 2015, the Company appointed Douglas G. Voss, the Company's Chairman and formerly its President, as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Voss, co-founded the Company in 1979 and served in the position of Chief Executive Officer from the Company's inception until December 31, 2002.

Mr. Voss has served as a director of the Company since the Company's inception. On September 8, 2015, the Company appointed Charles R. Howell IV, formerly the Company's Chief Executive Officer, as President. Mr. Howell became the Chief Executive Officer of the Company on December 31, 2002.

Mr. Howell served as Chief Operating Officer from August 2002 until December 31, 2002. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Howell has held numerous senior executive positions within the airline industry. On September 8, 2015, Stan Gadek was appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Mr. Gadek has held numerous senior executive positions within the airline industry. In 2013, Mr. Gadek founded, and continues to serve as principal of, TreadStohne Group, LLC. From 2008-2013 he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Country Airlines, a Minnesota-based airline.

Each of executive officers is appointed to serve until his or her successor is duly appointed or his or her earlier removal or resignation from office.