Douglas L. Kitani is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies. Presently, Mr. Kitani occupies the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Erickson, Inc. and President of Erickson Helicopters, Inc. and President & Director at Erickson Transport, Inc. (both are subsidiaries of Erickson, Inc.). Douglas L. Kitani is also Member of Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association.

He previously was Chief Executive Officer & Director at IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. and Chairman at Readiness Management Support LC (a subsidiary of IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.) and Partner at Calder Capital Partners.

Mr. Kitani received an MBA from Emory University and an undergraduate degree from US Military Academy.