Air-Transport IT Services, Inc. (formerly debis - Services by DaimlerChrysler) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraport – Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide and is considered to be a world leader in providing turnkey integrated solutions to the transportation industry.
Air-Transport IT Services, Inc. is a single source provider and integrator of diversified information technology products and services to the air transportation and seaport industry, offering a full complement of operations, passenger processing and business management systems. From the ramp to revenue management, AirIT has more than 20 years experience providing our customers with a comprehensive portfolio of integrated technology solutions and services including system integration, software, hardware, network, installation, and 24x7 service, support and help desk.

Betros Wakim, President & CEO Mr. Betros Wakim was a co-founder of Air-Transport IT Services, Inc. in 1999 and now serves as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to becoming CEO and President, Mr. Wakim served as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Operations for AirIT and formerly the Air-Transport Division of debis IT- Services by DaimlerChrysler. In 2002, Mr. Wakim was instrumental in the AirIT acquisition and successful integration of Decision Support Technologies, Inc. (DST).
Mr. Wakim has over fifteen (15) years of Automation & Information Technology experience in the Air-Transport, Manufacturing and Communication industries. Betros' focus has been on IT integration at all levels, starting at the operations level to the more complex ERP systems. Mr. Wakim has also held positions with companies such as TAVA Technologies, Rockwell International, 3COM / US Robotics, and APV. His experience includes global integration projects for companies like Northwest Airlines, Coca- Cola, Nestle, 3COM/US Robotics, Baskin Robbins, and Nabisco.
Mr. Wakim holds Bachelor's and Master's of Science Degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Memphis, and a Master's Degree in Management from Northwestern University.
Chris Keller, Executive Vice President & COO Chris Keller is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Air-Transport IT Services, Inc. Mr. Keller joined AirIT in 2001 with more than twenty (20) years of experience in operational, marketing and sales management. Chris is responsible for the operations and sales and marketing activities for AirIT and has over 12 years experience in the air-transport industry providing operational, financial and passenger processing solutions and IT integration services.
Prior to entering the air-transport industry, Mr. Keller worked for ten (10) years at EchoStar Communications Corp. as a Divisional Vice President and was integrally involved in the product development and release of their direct broadcast satellite communications product, the DISH Network.
Mr. Keller holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from California State University at Sacramento.
T. Jeffrey Shull, Sr. Vice President of Airport Solutions Jeff Shull is the Senior Vice President of Airport Solutions for Air- Transport IT Services, Inc. Mr. Shull is responsible for the management and development of new sales activities, strategic alliances, emerging technologies, and industry relations. Prior to joining AirIT, Mr. Shull was the Chief of Staff of the Philadelphia International Airport where he was responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Airport's Executive Staff, including four Deputy Directors. He also managed special projects for the Director of Aviation, including the airport's ambitious air service development initiative. He is a licensed Commercial Pilot and a graduate of the Florida Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management and Flight Technology. Prior to being appointed Chief of Staff, Mr. Shull was the Airport's Director of Security and Systems Technology (1995-2000), responsible for developing and implementing the airport's information technology and security systems strategy. He has held various other positions with the Airport since 1991. Prior to joining the Airport Staff, he worked in numerous capacities for Continental Airlines and US Airways.
Tracy L. Bourget, Director of Finance Tracy Bourget is Director of Finance for Air-Transport IT Services, Inc. With more than 15 years experience in accounting and finance, Ms. Bourget has a diverse background in working for CPA firms and private industry as an accountant and financial consultant. She has held the position of Chief Financial Officer for a private title insurance agency and Controller with Intrawest Corporation, a publicly held corporation that owns and manages resorts around the world. In her position at AirIT she is responsible for the management of the finance department, business financial analysis and planning, and the corporate financial reporting to our shareholders.
Ms. Bourget holds a MBA in Accounting from Clark University Graduate School of Management. She also possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Management.
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