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Rexy currently serves as President, CEO and General Counsel at Western Air, the largest privately-owned airline in The Bahamas and one of the most successful black- owned airlines in the world. Rexy has worked with her parents in aviation since she was just 12 years old and in recent years has made waves in the industry by helping to expand the family’s airline business. Rexy's parents Rex and Shandrice Rolle helped to foster her love for aviation & business, her Dad began his career as a private pilot & flight instructor, and her mom, began as a newly- graduated international business major when the couple founded Western Air in 2000. From placing baggage tags on passenger luggage after school, to picking out aircraft paint schemes, observing airplane inspections, to sitting on aircraft tires & GPUs in their living room, Rexy is most grateful to her parents for involving her in the business at an early age and instilling an unapologetic, tough work ethic.

 

As an Aviation & Corporate Attorney, Rexy orchestrates the acquisitions of aircrafts, properties, negotiates aviation related transactions and oversees Western Air's wide range of contractual agreements. Rexy also provides oversight on the day-to-day operations of the busy airline and its legal affairs; her stern leadership is credited for reinvigorating Western Air’s trademark on-time performance which resulted in significant market share growth in the region. Rexy has been featured in Forbes, Essence, BET News, Miami Times, Travel Noire, Rolling Out, TV One, Brand Eins and other popular media outlets around the world. She received her BS at the University of Ottawa with Joint Honors in Political Science & Communications and her MA at Lynn University in Mass Media & Communications, summa cum laude. Rexy obtained her Juris Doctorate at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. She further harnessed her aviation and business expertise by working on various multi-million-dollar transactions at one of the largest business firms in southern California. Outside of business, Rexy can be found working on her other passions, music, dance, fashion and philanthropy. Rexy recognizes GOD as the foundation of her success and is vocal about her faith and love for Jesus. Hashtag Blessed. One thing is certain, this multi-talented, jet- setter has taken off and doesn't appear to be losing altitude any time soon. Stay tuned!