SkyWest Inc - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on SkyWest Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into SkyWest Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Jerry C. Atkin
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Jerry C. Atkin has been the Chairman of the company since 1991. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the company from 1975 to 2015. Mr. Atkin joined the company as the Director of Finance in 1974.
Russell A. Childs
President; Director; Chief Executive Officer Executive BoardMr. Russell A. Childs has been the Chief Executive Officer, Director and President of the company since 2016. Prior to this, he served as a certified public accountant employed by a public accounting firm. Currently, he also serves as Chairman of the NextGen Advisory Committee of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Robert J. Simmons
Chief Financial Officer Senior ManagementMr. Robert J. Simmons has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since 2014. Previously, he served as a Director, and the Chairman of various organizations.
Eric J. Woodward
Chief Accounting Officer Senior ManagementMr. Eric J. Woodward has been the Chief Accounting Officer of the company since 2011. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of Controller of the company from 2007 to 2011. Previously, he served as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis of the company from 2004 to 2007. Mr. Woodward also served as a public accountant, providing audit and advisory services for seven years for companies in hospitality, transportation, software, and manufacturing and distribution industries.
Wade J. Steel
Chief Commercial Officer Senior ManagementMr. Wade J. Steel has been the Chief Commercial Officer of the company since 2014. Prior to this, he served as an Executive Vice President and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the company in 2014. He served as the Vice President – Controller of SkyWest Airlines from 2011 to 2014. Mr. Steel joined the SkyWest Airlines leadership team in 2007 as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.
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