SEATTLE, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced the appointment of Jeff Butler to the new position of staff vice president of station operations.
Butler, 44, will oversee the airline's airport operations and customer service divisions, including more than 5,000 employees and contractors in 58 cities. A 23-year veteran of Alaska Airlines, he previously served as managing director of inflight operations, leading more than 2,600 flight attendants.
"Jeff is well respected by his peers and the industry for his incredible passion for serving key stakeholders -- customers and employees," said Glenn Johnson, Alaska's senior vice president of customer service for airports. "He's also an accomplished business leader known for doing the right thing, while delivering the numbers and ensuring a positive environment."
Butler joined Alaska Airlines in 1984, holding a range of positions with increasing responsibility, including editorial assistant, reservations sales agent, consumer affairs representative and reservations supervisor. Butler was named manager of the airline's Tempe, Ariz., reservations center in 1994 and managing director of inflight operations in 1998.
"Jeff has been a tremendous partner during his leadership of Alaska's flight attendants," said Renee Elson, Association of Flight Attendants Master Executive Council President. "His integrity, credibility and dedication have earned Jeff the respect of our flight attendants, who will miss his daily presence and wish him great success in his new role."
In 1995, Butler received Alaska Airlines' #1 Leader Award, among the airline's highest service honors. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Washington State University.
Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, together serve 89 cities through an expansive network throughout Alaska, the Lower 48, Canada and Mexico. This year Alaska Airlines celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking the airline's growth from a single-aircraft operation in 1932 to one of the largest U.S. carriers. For reservations, visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.
