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
James L. Welch
Chairman Executive BoardMr. James L. Welch serves as the Chairman of the company. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of YRC Worldwide, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamex, Inc, Interim Chief Executive Officer of JHT Holdings, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Yellow Transportation. Mr. Welch also serves as a Director at Schneider National.
Russell A. Childs
Chief Executive Officer; Director; President Executive BoardMr. Russell A. Childs has been the President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director of the company since 2016. Prior to this, he served the President and Chief Operating Officer of SkyWest Airlines, Inc. from 2007 to 2014. Currently, he serves as the Chairman at the NextGen Advisory Committee of the Federal Aviation Administration and Deputy Chairman at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. He joined the company in 2001.
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 Partner with Bendigo Partners, LLC. Mr. Simmons served as the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Treasurer at E*TRADE Financial Corporation. He held various leadership positions at Iomega, Oracle, and Bank of America.
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 at the company from 2007 to 2011. Previously, he served as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at 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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