Alaska Airlines board of directors has elected Andrea (Andy) Schneider as senior vice president of people.
Meanwhile, the Horizon Air board of directors has elected Matt Prainito as vice president of station and inflight operations.
In her role, Schneider will also continue to lead employee benefits, compensation, training and development, recruiting and employee travel for Alaska and Horizon Air.
"Andy understands that employees are what makes Alaska and Horizon special, and that getting our culture right is one of the most important things we can do," said Alaska CEO Brad Tilden. "She knows how to execute, but also to listen, and as a member of our executive team she has done a fantastic job bringing us together. We couldn't be happier to see her earn this promotion."
Previously, Schneider served as vice president of inflight and call center services, leading Alaska's flight attendants, customer care and reservations agents.
Previously, Prainito was vice president of station operations and inflight for Horizon Air, he'll oversee operational and financial performance, lead strategic planning, and continue improving processes for Horizon Air's airport and flight attendant teams.
"Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to this position after many years at Alaska Airlines, where he successfully led one of the largest regions in the network," said Gary Beck, president and CEO of Horizon Air. "This included oversight of CPA carrier relationships, so Matt has a deep appreciation for the important role Horizon plays within Air Group. He is highly regarded by those he has led for his collaborative, hands-on approach to problem solving and continuous improvement and is an outstanding addition to the Horizon team.