Aptus Aero, a Stephens Group portfolio company focused on aviation component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has named Maria Breton as chief financial officer.

In the role, Breton will partner with CEO Dale Gabel to help execute the company’s growth strategy and support the continued development of the platform. Breton brings finance leadership experience across aviation services, manufacturing and private equity-backed businesses. She most recently served as CFO of First Aviation Services Inc., a component MRO and proprietary manufacturing company serving military and private aircraft customers.