Bill Ayer

Alaska Air Group board of directors appoints Daniel Elwell as newest member

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 21, 2021
SeaTac, Washington, Alaska Air Group, Economy of Alaska, Airlines, Aviation, Brad Tilden, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, ALK, Bill Ayer

SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment ofDaniel Elwell to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment ofDaniel Elwell to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.
  • "We are thrilled to have someone with Dan's expertise and background in the airline and aviation industry join our board," said Brad Tilden, Alaska Air Group Chair and CEO.
  • The total board is comprised of 14 members, with the other two positions filled by Tilden and Alaska Airlines PresidentBen Minicucci.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Air Group Announces Leadership Succession Plan

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 9, 2020
SeaTac, Washington, Alaska Air Group, Airlines, Aviation, Economy of Alaska, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Brad Tilden, ALK, Regional airline, Bill Ayer

SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group's board of directors announced today that Brad Tilden will retire as chief executive officer on March 31, 2021, and Ben Minicucci, president of Alaska Airlines and a member of the Alaska Air Group board, will succeed him.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group's board of directors announced today that Brad Tilden will retire as chief executive officer on March 31, 2021, and Ben Minicucci, president of Alaska Airlines and a member of the Alaska Air Group board, will succeed him.
  • "This announcement is the culmination of a multi-year succession planning process," said Patricia Bedient, Alaska Air Group lead independent director.
  • Alaska Air Group is the holding company for Alaska Airlines, the fifth largest U.S. passenger airline, and regional carrier Horizon Air.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Former energy executive Jessie J. Knight, Jr. returns to Alaska Air Group board of directors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
SeaTac, Washington, Economy of Alaska, Aviation, Regions of the United States, Alaska Air Group, Brad Tilden, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, Bill Ayer

SEATTLE, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment ofJessie J. Knight, Jr. to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Alaska Air Group announced today the appointment ofJessie J. Knight, Jr. to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.
  • He previously served on the board from 2002 to 2017.Knight will also join the boards of directors of the company's airline subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Horizon Air Industries, Inc.
    "We are so proud to welcome Jessie back to our board," said Brad Tilden, Alaska Air Group Chairman and CEO.
  • The total board is comprised of 13 members, with the other two positions filled by Tilden and Alaska Airlines President Ben Minicucci.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Air Group announces senior leadership advancements to position Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air for future growth

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 7, 2019
SeaTac, Washington, Regions of the United States, Economy of Alaska, States of the United States, Alaska Air Group, Alaska Airlines, Brad Tilden, Horizon Air, ALASKA, Bill Ayer

"Together, these talented executives bring more than four decades of expertise working across a wide variety of divisions at Air Group," said Brad Tilden, chairman and CEO of Alaska Air Group.

Key Points: 
  • "Together, these talented executives bring more than four decades of expertise working across a wide variety of divisions at Air Group," said Brad Tilden, chairman and CEO of Alaska Air Group.
  • He has served in various roles of increasing responsibility since joining Alaska in 2004 as staff vice president of maintenance.
  • Sprague is an admired, highly capable veteran of Alaska Air Group who will continue the forward momentum for the airline.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Airlines confirms John Ladner to vice president; Horizon Air promotes Brooke Vatheuer to senior vice president

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Alaska Air Group, Regions of the United States, Airlines, SeaTac, Washington, Aviation, Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines, Virgin America, ALASKA, Bill Ayer

The Alaska Airlines board of directors has elected John Ladner as vice president of flight operations for Alaska Airlines.

Key Points: 
  • The Alaska Airlines board of directors has elected John Ladner as vice president of flight operations for Alaska Airlines.
  • The Horizon Air board of directors has elected Brooke Vatheuer as senior vice president of operations and planning for Horizon Air.
  • "Brooke brings a wealth of knowledge to this new position after many years at Alaska Airlines and, more recently, Horizon Air," said Gary Beck, president and CEO of Horizon Air.
  • Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).