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John M. Holmes

John M. Holmes

AAR Corp.

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AAR Corp Leases 90K SF Office At Merchandise Mart In Chicago From Vornado Realty Trust
Office90K sqf
Andrea Saewitz
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John M. Holmes is Chairman, President and CEO of AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation services provider to commercial and government customers worldwide. The $2.8B company’s nearly 6,000 employees serve customers across more than 60 sites. Since joining AAR in 2001, Holmes has grown the Company through multiple acquisitions, including Airinmar, Premier Aviation, Trax, and Triumph Group’s Product Support business. Under his leadership, AAR launched a Digital Services organization, earned recognition as one of America’s greatest workplaces, and received FAA acceptance of its corporate safety management system program. Holmes was named President of AAR in 2017, CEO in 2018, and Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors in 2023. Holmes currently serves on the Board of GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX). Active civically and philanthropically, he also serves on the Board and Executive Committee of the Aerospace Industries Association and as the Chairman of Columbia College Chicago’s Board of Trustees. Additionally, he participates on the Boards of the Commercial Club of Chicago, Executives Club of Chicago, World Business Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, Ann & Robert H.... Read More

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John M. Holmes has closed 1 lease.

John M. Holmes's most recent deal was on October 30, 2025.

John M. Holmes's largest deals include a lease covering 90,000 sqft for 321 North Clark Street.

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