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ProvenAir Technologies Brings on Veteran Product Lead to Help Expand Portfolio

July 30, 20252 min read

ProvenAir Technologies Brings on Veteran Product Lead to Help Expand Portfolio

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June 17th, 2025 (Chicago, IL) – ProvenAir Technologies, a leading innovator in digital aviation records and back-to-birth traceability, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Petersen as its fractional Head of Product. Petersen joins the ProvenAir leadership team to help shape the company’s next chapter of product innovation and growth across the commercial aviation aftermarket.

With over 20 years of experience leading product development in technology, SaaS, and enterprise platforms, Kris brings a pragmatic and forward-thinking approach to product strategy, execution, and user experience. Previously, Kris held senior product leadership role at Uptake, where he helped scale platforms that streamlined operations for global stakeholders.

“Kris joins ProvenAir at a pivotal time,” said James Boccarossa, CEO of ProvenAir Technologies. “As we continue to digitize and standardize maintenance records across the aviation ecosystem, Kris will be instrumental in ensuring our product meets the evolving needs of airlines, lessors, parts suppliers, and MROs. His experience aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver trusted traceability at scale.”

As fractional Head of Product, Kris will focus on refining ProvenAir’s core platform, introducing new workflow capabilities, and deepening integrations with maintenance, records, and compliance systems. His appointment reflects ProvenAir’s commitment to building scalable, user-first solutions that reduce friction and increase transparency in aircraft lifecycle management.

“I’m thrilled to join the ProvenAir team,” said Petersen. “This is an exciting opportunity to work with passionate aviation experts solving real industry pain points with elegant technology. I look forward to accelerating ProvenAir’s impact as the standard for digital maintenance records.”

ProvenAir continues to gain traction among leading aviation stakeholders including Allegiant Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways, Willis Lease, and Lufthansa Technik, who are seeking modern, cloud- based tools to manage and verify the airworthiness of aircraft and components. Kris Petersen’s appointment underscores the company’s investment in strategic product leadership to support its next phase of scale and customer expansion.

About ProvenAir Technologies Inc.:

ProvenAir Technologies (PAT) is a Chicago-based company specializing in aviation data management solutions. Committed to innovation and quality, ProvenAir has developed the first automated trace algorithm that leverages AI and PAT offers services that help aviation professionals manage data efficiently, maintain compliance, and optimize operations. For more information, visit www.provenair.com.

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Jim has over 25 years of experience developing advanced enterprise level technology. He began his career as a consultant at Ernst & Young, implementing ERP systems, and building custom software solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Since then, he has been part of the senior management and founding teams of 5 different technology enabled start up companies, raising over $25M dollars of investment, and helping to lead to 3 exits via strategic partners and private equity firms. Most recently Jim served as the President & CEO of Air Spares Unlimited, an aftermarket landing gear solutions provider that specializes in Airbus and Boeing platforms. It was at ASU that Jim felt the pain of having to manually process back-to-birth trace records which became the driver for him to develop ProvenAir. Jim is a member of the SAE A5 Landing Systems Committee, and he is the author of the SAE’s Aerospace Recommended Practice, “ARP6943 – Component Traceability Requirements for Life Limited Parts“ Jim has a BS in Systems Engineering & Design from the University of Illinois and an MBA in Strategy from the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. He resides in Chicago with his wife Stephanie and their 3 young boys.

Jim Boccarossa

Jim has over 25 years of experience developing advanced enterprise level technology. He began his career as a consultant at Ernst & Young, implementing ERP systems, and building custom software solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Since then, he has been part of the senior management and founding teams of 5 different technology enabled start up companies, raising over $25M dollars of investment, and helping to lead to 3 exits via strategic partners and private equity firms. Most recently Jim served as the President & CEO of Air Spares Unlimited, an aftermarket landing gear solutions provider that specializes in Airbus and Boeing platforms. It was at ASU that Jim felt the pain of having to manually process back-to-birth trace records which became the driver for him to develop ProvenAir. Jim is a member of the SAE A5 Landing Systems Committee, and he is the author of the SAE’s Aerospace Recommended Practice, “ARP6943 – Component Traceability Requirements for Life Limited Parts“ Jim has a BS in Systems Engineering & Design from the University of Illinois and an MBA in Strategy from the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. He resides in Chicago with his wife Stephanie and their 3 young boys.

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