Meet The Team
Brian Proctor
Bio
Brian Proctor is founder, President and CEO of Mente Group, LLC. He founded Mente in 2009 and has been serving private aviation clients for over 23 years. Having been involved in over $8 billion in aircraft transactions and over $7 billion in aviation business planning, Brian’s experience is sought by corporations and individuals, worldwide.
After serving for six years in the US Army as an infantry Ranger and intelligence officer, Brian left the military to pursue a career in the private sector. After working at Transamerica Corporation, Mr. Proctor served as consultant, COO and President of the world’s second largest consultancy and broker/dealer.
Brian has served on boards for: International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), Jet Aviation Advisory Board, and the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. He also previously served as Chairman of IADA, and most recently, The IADA Foundation. He holds a BA degree in International Studies in Politics and Diplomacy from the University of Richmond and an MBA from Southern Methodist University. He is married with three children and resides in the Dallas, Texas metroplex.
Bob Schmidt
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Steve Main
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An entrepreneur at heart, Steve’s career is driven by a lifelong passion for aviation. His extensive background spans leadership roles including CEO and business owner, President of a major charter company, Vice President of Sales, and Director of Aviation for a Fortune 500 corporation. Throughout his career, Steve has consistently exceeded sales and revenue goals, leading teams that outperform expectations and deliver measurable results.
Steve’s love for flying began at age 14, training alongside his father. Since then, he has amassed thousands of flight hours across both airline and corporate operations. His flight experience includes mid- and large-cabin Gulfstream aircraft, as well as large-cabin Bombardier models.
A graduate of the University of Georgia, Steve is also an accomplished guitarist and avid motorsports enthusiast, embodying the same passion and precision in his personal pursuits as in his professional life.
Jack Leach
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Michael Banas
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Stephanie Parry
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Stephanie is an accomplished Human Resources professional with more than 15 years of progressive experience spanning all facets of HR, including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, organizational development, and HR operations. Since joining the firm in 2022, she has served as Vice President of Human Resources, where she leads people strategy and partners closely with senior leadership to drive organizational performance and culture.
Throughout her career, Stephanie has earned a reputation for building strong, trust‑based relationships, elevating HR infrastructure, and delivering measurable results. She has successfully led teams supporting mid‑sized organizations, guiding them through periods of growth, change, and operational complexity.
Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Operations Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management from the University of Arkansas. She is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and maintains both the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM‑CP) and Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certifications.
Outside of work, Stephanie is involved in her church community, and enjoys going on walks, baking, and proudly cheering on her two children at their sporting events.
Richard Cole
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Nathan Liverman
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Justin Bent
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Ray Riley
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Brooke Franklin
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Drew Messer
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Drew manages MENTE Groups’ marketing and advertising, joining the team in early 2024. He graduated from SMU with a double major in Journalism and Sports Management, with a specialization in marketing. He began working in digital content and advertising in the ministry space and later transitioned to marketing for a large regional bank.
Before his role at Mente, he was an editor for multiple published books, a digital content coordinator for a large organization, and a marketing & advertising manager for a regional bank with $500M in assets.
Drew implements cutting-edge marketing and digital content best practices for our clients and organization and has Adobe accreditation on multiple platforms, such as InDesign and PremierePro. He is passionate about activating brands with data-driven work in digital channels and using data tools to optimize SEO, advertising, and marketing strategies, with accreditation in Google Search Console, AdWords, and Analytics.
Drew brings his passion for marketing and advertising from the banking industry to aviation, and we are excited to have him on staff!
Our Values Make Us
At Four Corners, we approach aviation differently.
Teamwork
Combining the best of diverse talents and backgrounds.
Stewardship
Responsible planning and management.
Community
Relationships Matter.
Customer Obsession
Falling in love with what matters most for our customers.
Excellence
The pursuit of excellence is a habit.
Abundance
The overflowing fullness of a life well-lived.