Bud Tyler joined Mesa in January 2003 and manages Mesa's contract flying with its partners, as well as managing Mesa's fuel procurement and accounting. Prior to joining Mesa, he worked at American Airlines in a variety of finance, project management, and corporate development positions. He has also worked in corporate banking, venture capital, and investment banking, both domestic and international. Mr. Tyler obtained his MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.