Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (Alaska Air Group), the parent company of Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air. Served as Chief Executive Officer of Alaska Air Group and its subsidiaries through 2012, and as Chairman through 2013. A veteran of more than three decades in aviation, he began his career with Horizon Air in 1982, where he held a variety of marketing and operations positions. Joined Alaska Airlines in 1995 as Vice President of Marketing and Planning, and subsequently held the posts of Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and President. Became Alaska Air Group's Chief Executive Officer in 2002, and, in May 2003, he was appointed Chairman. Previously served on the Board of Directors of the Seattle Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Years of Service: 11 Age: 71 COMMITTEES: None OTHER CURRENT PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS: None PAST PUBLIC COMPANY BOARDS: Alaska Air Group, Inc. Puget Sound Energy, Inc. and Puget Energy, Inc. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS, ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE Deep aerospace industry knowledge as well as experience in sales, marketing, and operations (including automation of the airline industry's first customer-facing self-service tools) through his three decades of leadership roles at Alaska Air Group. Proven leadership skills in developing a business enterprise that can deliver long-term, sustained excellence based on a management style that includes a relentless focus on the customer, continuous improvement, and building a culture of safety, innovation, and sustainability. Understanding of the U.S. public utility industry and the development of large-scale wind energy and LNG projects supported through his service as a director and chair of the Board of Directors of Puget Energy.