The couple fused their knowledge, experience and passion for aviation to provide an alternative, reliable air transportation service. Captain Rex Rolle currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Western Air and served as President & CEO since the airline’s inception in 2000 to December 31, 2023. Capt. Rolle holds a United States FAA and Bahamian certified Airline Transport Pilot license with a type rating in the Metro III. Captain Rolle is a former US FAA certified Flight Instructor, Certified Instruments Flight Instructor, and Certified Multi-Engine Instructor with 40+ years of experience as a professional pilot, aviation executive and consultant. Captain Rolle is known for his sharp, unconventional leadership, often setting industry trends throughout the region.

Mrs. Shandrice Woodside-Rolle serves as Vice-President & COO of Western Air. Woodside-Rolle graduated valedictorian of her university class, majoring in International Business. With an undeniable entrepreneurial spirit since childhood, Woodside-Rolle had the idea to start an airline after a trip back to her hometown where she noticed the limited air service. The couple returned to Andros and began building the airline.

Today, Western Air is the largest privately owned airline in The Bahamas offering daily scheduled flights between Nassau and Freeport, Marsh Harbour, Exuma, Congo Town, Bimini, Cat Island, San Andros and Fort Lauderdale, as well as on-demand charter flights throughout the greater Bahamas, Caribbean, Central and South America and the United States. The airline employs over 230 employees.