VisionSafe Welcomes Jon-Michael Kasten as CEO

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Stephens Group, LLC (“Stephens Group”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon-Michael Kasten as Chief Executive Officer of VisionSafe, an industry leader in the provision of proprietary cockpit smoke displacement systems. Mr. Kasten brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in aerospace markets, with a proven track record of driving growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional results.

Before joining VisionSafe, Mr. Kasten had roles of increasing responsibility at Intec Aerospace, Crane Aerospace, AvtechTyee, and Pacific Propeller International. In these roles, Mr. Kasten consistently demonstrated his ability to build high-performing teams, expand market share, and execute against key strategic initiatives.

In joining VisionSafe, Mr. Kasten brings significant expertise in strategic planning, business development, and operational excellence to the team. These attributes will help VisionSafe deliver on its mission of providing cutting-edge safety solutions to its customers worldwide.

Jack Nadal, Managing Director at Stephens Group, noted “Jon-Michael’s deep aerospace experience and proven leadership capabilities make him the ideal executive to guide VisionSafe through this next exciting chapter. His commitment to customer support, product innovation, and operational excellence aligns perfectly with our vision for the company. We are excited to support him as he builds on VisionSafe’s legacy of excellence.”

Mr. Kasten added, “I am honored to join VisionSafe and look forward to working with their talented team. Together, we will build on the company’s strong foundation, explore new opportunities for growth, and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”

About VisionSafe

VisionSafe (https://www.visionsafe.com/) is a provider of highly engineered aircraft cockpit smoke displacement systems for use on business, cargo, passenger, government, and other aircraft. The Company's flagship product, the Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS), serves to protect pilots' vision in situations where dense, blinding smoke fills the cockpit, enabling them to control and land the aircraft safely.

About The Stephens Group, LLC

The Stephens Group, LLC (https://www.stephensgroup.com) is a private investment firm that partners with talented management teams to help build valuable businesses. Backed by the resources of the Witt Stephens and Elizabeth Campbell families, the firm combines the operational expertise of a private equity firm with the flexibility provided by long-term capital. With over $2 billion of private equity assets under management, the firm has a long history of providing informed, sophisticated expertise and working with owners and managers to help them successfully achieve their strategic visions and build long-term value. Since 2006, The Stephens Group has invested in over 50 companies, targeting investments in industries across the U.S., including industrial products and services, specialty distribution, and vertical software.