Alaska Airlines has elevated members of staff to “pivotal” roles within the company, alongside appointing a new president to its subsidiary, McGee Air Services.
Justin Neff will oversee strategic sourcing and supply chain for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, moving from the role of president of McGee Air Services. Neff succeeds Ann Ardizzone, who will take on a new role as vice president of special projects, leveraging her expertise for the airline's potential integration with Hawaiian Airlines.
""Justin embodies our values to own safety and deliver performance. His ability to build genuine relationships with internal and external stakeholders coupled with his innovative solution-focused mindset creates a remarkable experience for his employees, peers and vendors alike,"" said Shane Tackett, Alaska Airlines executive vice president of finance & CFO.
Tackett noted that Ardizzone “brings more experience across Alaska Airlines than any other leader” and that she will be “key in the new role in helping to ensure the company is positioned to deliver a successful integration”, should its planned acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines proceed.
Appointed as president at Air Group, Jeff Helfrick will oversee 2,000 employees at McGee, managing ground services across eight airports.
""Jeff's extensive background in airline and airport operations, both nationally and internationally, puts him in an ideal position to lead McGee and its dedicated management team,"" said Wayne Newton, chairman of McGee Air Services board of directors and Alaska Airlines' senior vice president of airport operations and customer service.
""His leadership will be pivotal as we expand our business and become a leader in aviation and airport services in North America.""
Alaska Airlines elevates two staff, appoints new subsidiary president
