Board of Directors
Former Executive Vice President and CFO, The Weyerhaeuser Company Director of Alaska Air Group since 2004 Non-executive Board Chair Qualifications: • Financial/Accounting and Investor Relations Expertise Professional Highlights: Current Public Company Board Service: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: Former CFO, Atlassian Corporation Director of Alaska Air Group since 2017 Innovation Committee (Chair) Audit Committee Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Mr. Beer served as CFO at Atlassian Corporation PLC, a publicly traded company from 2018 until his retirement in June 2022. He was executive vice president and CFO for McKesson Corporation from 2013 to 2017, and CFO at Symantec Corp. from 2006 to 2013. From 1991 to 2006, he held several management positions including CFO at AMR Corporation and American Airlines. Mr. Beer served on the Forescount Technologies Inc. board of directors from October 2016 to August 2020. In August 2020, he was appointed to the board of DocuSign, Inc. and serves on its audit and M&A committees. Current Public Company Board Service: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: Former Vice Chairman, The Boeing Company Director of Alaska Air Group since 2018 Compensation and Leadership Development Committee (Chair) Safety Committee Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: President, Elwell & Associates, LLC Former Deputy and Acting Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration | Director of Alaska Air Group since 2021 | Safety Committee, Innovation Committee Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Current Public Company Board Service: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Microsoft Director of Alaska Air Group since August 2019 Governance, Nominating and Corporate Responsibility Committee (Chair) Compensation and Leadership Development Committee Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: Vice President, Global Brand Marketing Google Director of Alaska Air Group since 2021 Compensation and Leadership Development Committee Innovation Committee Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Ms. Lofton has deep cross-industry experience that includes leadership roles at Levi Strauss & Co., where she was chief marketing officer for the global Dockers brand and Target Corporation, where she helped spearhead the company’s multicultural marketing focus and provided cross-categorical leadership across its iconic master brand. She began her career at Gap Inc. and also worked at Starcom, focused on the General Motors portfolio. Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: President and CEO Alaska Air Group, Inc. and Alaska Airlines, Inc. Director of Alaska Air Group since 2020 Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: President, Kidways LLC Director of Alaska Air Group since 2013 Safety Committee (Chair) Compensation and Leadership Development Committee Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: President and CEO, Pacific Star Energy LLC Director of Alaska Air Group since 1999 Audit Committee Governance, Nominating and Corporate Responsibility Committee Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Current Public Company Board Service: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education: Founder and Managing Partner, Hoku Capital LLC Director of Alaska Air Group since 2012 Audit Committee (Chair) Governance, Nominating and Corporate Responsibility Committee Qualifications: Professional Highlights: Current Public Company Board Service: Current Non-Public Company Board Service: Education:Patricia M. Bedient
• Public Company Governance Experience
• Business Development and Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
Ms. Bedient was executive vice president for Weyerhaeuser Company, a publicly traded company and one of the world’s largest integrated forest products companies, from 2007 until her retirement in July 2016. She was the company’s CFO from 2007 until February 2016. Ms. Bedient served as senior vice president, finance and strategic planning from 2006 until 2007 and as vice president, strategic planning from 2003, when she joined Weyerhaeuser. A certified public accountant (CPA) since 1978, she served as managing partner of the Seattle office of Arthur Andersen LLP prior to joining Weyerhaeuser. Ms. Bedient also worked at Andersen’s Portland and Boise offices as a partner and as a CPA during her 27-year career with the firm. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Washington Society of CPAs. Ms. Bedient currently serves on the Board of Suncor Energy where she chairs the audit committee and is a member of the governance nominating committee as well as serving on the Park Hotels and Resorts Board as a member of both the audit and governance nominating committees.
• Suncor Energy, Inc.
• Park Hotels and Resorts
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• Oregon State University Board of Trustees
• University of Washington Foster School of Business Advisory Board
• BS, Oregon State UniversityJames A. Beer
• Airline/Transportation/Safety Expertise
• Business Development and Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
• Cybersecurity and Technology Expertise
• Financial/Accounting and Investor Relations Expertise
• Public Company Governance Experience
• DocuSign Inc.
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• BS, Aeronautical Engineering, Imperial College, London University
• MBA, Harvard Business SchoolRaymond L. Conner
• Airline/Transportation/Safety Expertise
• Business Development andMergers and Acquisitions Experience
• Government/Public Affairs/Regulatory Expertise
• HR/Org. Strategy/DEI Experience
• Investor Relations Expertise
• Public Company Governance Experience
• Public Company CEO Experience
Mr. Conner is the former vice chairman of The Boeing Company. Prior to his appointment to vice chairman in 2013, Mr. Conner served in a number of positions with Boeing Commercial Airplanes since 1977, including a variety of roles within the sales, finance and material divisions. Most recently, he served as vice president and general manager of the 777 program (2001-2003), vice president of sales for the Americas (2003-2007), vice president and general manager of supply chain management and operations (2008-2011), vice president sales, marketing and commercial aviation services (2012), and president and CEO (2013-2017). Mr. Conner is operating advisor to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (a private investment firm) since September 2018. He serves as Chairman of Pursuit Aerospace, a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components since February 2023.
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• Board of Trustees Central Washington University
• Pursuit Aerospace
• BS, Central Washington University
• MBA, University of Puget SoundDaniel K. Elwell
• Airline/Transportation/Safety Expertise
• Climate/Carbon Expertise
• Government/Public Affairs/Regulatory Expertise
• Technology Expertise
Mr. Elwell is President of Elwell & Associates, LLC. He served as Deputy and Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from June 2017 to November 2020, where he was responsible for the safety and efficiency of the largest aerospace system in the world. He also had oversight of the FAA’s multibillion-dollar Next Gen air traffic control modernization program to accelerate the shift from ground-based radar to state-of-the-art satellite technology. Mr. Elwell also served as Senior Vice President for Safety, Security and Operations at Airlines for America (A4A) from 2013-2015 and was Vice President of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) from 2008 to 2013. He is also a former military and commercial pilot. In March 2021, Mr. Elwell was appointed to the Dedrone (airspace security) and to the Asylon (drone security) advisory boards. In addition, he serves on the board of PARSEC Acquisition (a space, transportation, and advanced space special 3 purposes acquisition company).
• PARSEC Acquisition
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• Joby Aviation Advisory Board, since March 2021
• Dedrone Advisory Board
• Asylon Advisory Board
• AFCO/AvPorts
• Aireon Advisory Board
• SAAB, USA SSA Board
• BS, U.S. Air Force AcademyKathleen T. Hogan
• HR/Org. Strategy/DEI Experience
• Public Company Governance Experience
• Technology Experience
Ms. Hogan has been the chief people officer executive vice president of human resources for Microsoft Corporation (technology) since 2014, a publicly traded company, and joined Alaska Air Group's Board of Directors in 2024. She previously served as corporate vice president of Microsoft Services from 2003-2015. Prior to joining Microsoft in 2003, Ms. Hogan was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and a development manager at Oracle Corp. She previously led the finance committee for the Puget Sound affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• National Center for Women & Information Technology
• BS, Harvard University
• MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessAdrienne R. Lofton
• Brand/Marketing Expertise
• HR/Org. Strategy/DEI Experience
Ms. Lofton has been the vice president of global brand marketing at Google since 2021, where she oversees the integrated consumer experience for Google’s platforms & ecosystems portfolio. She previously served as vice president and head of North America marketing at Nike Inc. from 2018 to 2021, and as Under Armour’s senior vice president, of global marketing, operations and philanthropy from 2015 to 2018.
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• BA, Howard UniversityBen Minicucci
• Airline/Transportation/Safety Expertise
• Business Development and Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
• Climate/Carbon Expertise
• Government/Public Affairs/Regulatory Expertise
• HR/Org. Strategy/DEI Experience
• Investor Relations Expertise
• Public Company Governance Experience
• Public Company CEO Experience
Mr. Minicucci is chief executive officer of Alaska Air Group (Air Group) and Alaska Airlines (Alaska) since March 31, 2021. He has been president of Alaska since May 2016 and became president of Air Group in March 2021. He served as chief operating officer from December 2008 until November 2019. Mr. Minicucci also served as chief executive officer of Virgin America Inc. from December 2016 to July 2018. Prior to this, he held various executive positions at Alaska, including executive vice president of operations, vice president of Seattle operations, and staff vice president of maintenance and engineering. Before joining Alaska, Mr. Minicucci had a variety of roles at Air Canada and served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 14 years prior to joining the private aviation sector. Mr. Minicucci served on the board of PG&E Corporation (an energy-based holding company) from July 2018 to April 2019.
• University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business, Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking
• UNCF
• BS and MS, Royal Military College of Canada
• Advanced Management Program, Harvard Business SchoolHelvi K. Sandvik
• Business Development andMergers and Acquisitions Experience
• Government/Public Affairs/Regulatory Expertise
• HR/Org. Strategy/DEI Experience
• Public Company Governance Experience
• CEO Experience
Ms. Sandvik is president of Kidways LLC (business management consulting). From 1999 to 2016, Ms. Sandvik was president of NANA Development Corporation (NDC), a diversified business engaged in government contracting, oilfield and mining support, professional management services, and engineering and construction. During this time, she oversaw the growth of the NDC from an oil field support services company with revenues of $50 million into a diverse, multi-sector, global enterprise with revenues of $1.5 billion. Prior to that, Ms. Sandvik served in a variety of leadership roles within the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, including director of statewide aviation and deputy commissioner, as well as a variety of public and non-profit leadership roles.
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• HDR, Inc.
• National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
• BA, Kalamazoo College
• MBA, University of Alaska FairbanksJ. Kenneth Thompson
• Business Development and Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
• Climate/Carbon Expertise
• Financial/Accounting and Investor Relations Expertise
• HR/Org. Strategy/DEI Experience
• Public Company Governance Experience
• Technology Expertise
• CEO Experience
Since 2000, Mr. Thompson has been a co-owner and president and CEO of Pacific Star Energy LLC, a firm that is a passive owner of oil lease royalties in Alaska. He served from 2004 to 2012 as Managing Director of Alaska Venture Capital Group LLC, a private oil and gas exploration firm in which Pacific Star Energy LLC owns an interest. He had a 26 year career (1974-2000) with ARCO with his last position being EVP of ARCO’s Asia Pacific region companies. In a prior position at ARCO, he served as executive head of research and technology which included oversight of engineering, operations, geoscience, environmental and IT technologies. Mr. Thompson serves on the environmental, health, safety and social responsibility committee, serves on the executive committee and chairs the finance and technical committee of Coeur Mining Inc.. He also serves on the compensation committee, the governance and nominating committee, and chairs the sustainability and climate oversight committee, as well as serving as non-executive chairman of the board, of Pioneer Natural Resources Company. He is also a member and chair of CDF Capital, a non-profit organization. In 2019, Mr. Thompson was selected as one of the 100 most influential corporate directors by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).
• Pioneer Natural Resources Company (Non-Executive Chairman)
• Coeur Mining, Inc.
• Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• BS, Petroleum Engineering, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyEric K. Yeaman
• Business Development and Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
• Financial/Accounting and Investor Relations Expertise
• Public Company Governance Experience
• CEO Experience
Mr. Yeaman is currently the founder and managing partner of Hoku Capital LLC, a strategic advisory services firm located in Honolulu, HI. He was president and COO of First Hawaiian Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Hawaiian Inc., from June 2015 to August 2019. From 2008 to 2015, he was president and CEO of Hawaiian Telcom, a telecommunications and technology company serving the state of Hawaii. Prior to that, he was senior executive vice president and COO of Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (HECO). Mr. Yeaman joined Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HEI), HECO’s parent company, in 2003 as financial vice president, treasurer and CFO. Prior to joining HEI, Mr. Yeaman held the positions of chief operating and financial officer for Kamehameha Schools from 2000 to 2003. He began his career at Arthur Andersen LLP in 1989.
• Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
• Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group)
• DR Fortress
• Lanihau Properties, LLC
• Palani Ranch Company, Inc.
• Friends of Hawaii Charities, Inc.
• The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation
• Hawaii Asia Pacific Association
• BSBA, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Committee Composition
Governance Documents
Clawback Policy
Code of Conduct & Ethics
Corporate Governance Guidelines
Policy on Adoption of a Stockholder Rights Plan
Alaska Air Group Bylaws
Amended & Restated Alaska Air Group Certificate of Incorporation
Committee Charters
Audit Committee
Compensation and Leadership Development Committee
Governance, Nominating and Corporate Responsibility Committee
Safety Committee
Innovation Committee
Policy on Political Contributions and Engagement
At Alaska Air Group, Inc. (the “Company”) our purpose is “creating an airline people love.” Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115 destinations across the United States and North America, providing essential air service for our guests along with moving crucial cargo shipments, such as food, medicine, mail and e-commerce deliveries. With hubs in Seattle; San Francisco; Los Angeles; Portland, Oregon; and Anchorage, Alaska, along with operations across the country, the policy decisions of federal, state and local governments impact Alaska Air Group, Inc. and the Company’s stakeholders. This includes changes to existing law, new laws, and new policy initiatives affecting not only the business directly, but our employees, retirees and the communities we serve, as well as our shareholders. Accordingly, Alaska Air Group, Inc. believes that it is appropriate and necessary to participate and engage in the policy making and political processes at the federal, state, and local levels.
Our success depends on our ability to provide safe air transportation, develop relationships with guests by providing exceptional customer service and low fares, and maintain a low-cost structure to compete effectively. We strive to achieve our objectives as a socially responsible company that values not only performance but also our people, the communities we serve, and the environment. Public policy affects our ability to accomplish these goals, meet customer needs, and provide shareholder value. As a highly regulated entity, it is in the best interests of our key stakeholders, including employees, guests and shareholders, for the Company to advocate for policies in support of our business and a strong, competitive industry. This includes direct advocacy, indirect advocacy through participation in trade associations, public communications and media efforts, and making political contributions where appropriate and permitted by law.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. takes our role as a good corporate citizen seriously and complies with all federal, state and local laws and requirements associated with political engagement. All political contributions made by the Company’s Political Action Committee (Alaska Air Group, Inc. Political Action Committee) or the Company must: (i) comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which the contributions are made; and (ii) adhere to this Policy and the Alaska Air Group Companies Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Any political contribution made by the Company must be approved by the Company’s General Counsel, Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Sustainability, or a designee. All political contributions must reflect the Company’s interests and not those of its individual officers or directors. No political contribution will be given or offered in anticipation or recognition of, or in exchange for, an official act.
In making the decision to approve a political contribution to a candidate, the Company’s General Counsel, Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Sustainability, or designees shall consider the following factors: (i) the candidate’s qualifications; (ii) the candidate’s voting record and views on policies and issues important to the Company; (iii) whether the candidate represents a geographic area where the Company has a major business presence, holds a leadership position, or serves on a committee with jurisdiction over policies and regulations important to the Company; and (iv) the financial impact and electoral importance of making a contribution.
The Company’s Board of Directors has adopted this Policy on Political Contributions and Engagement to ensure that any such contributions are made in a manner consistent with the Company’s purpose and/or shareholder interests.
We intend to publish a list of contributions twice annually on the Company’s website, and to update this Policy as appropriate.
Corporate Contributions to Candidates, Committees, Political Organizations & Ballot Measures
Consistent with federal campaign finance laws, the Company does not make corporate political contributions to federal candidates, political parties, or political committees. However, some state and local jurisdictions permit companies to contribute to state and local candidates, political parties, referenda and ballot initiatives. Political contributions at the state and local levels may be made directly by the company or the Company’s Political Action Committee (“PAC”), to the extent permitted by applicable state and local laws.
The budget for corporate political contributions is determined annually by the Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Sustainability, in consultation, as appropriate, with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and legal counsel to ensure compliance with corporate policy and applicable federal, state and local laws.
The Alaska Air Group, Inc. Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors receives semi-annual briefings on corporate-wide political spending.
Click here for a list of the company’s Q1 and Q2 2024 political contributions to state and local candidates, political committees and political organizations and in regards to ballot measures. The Company does not make independent expenditures or electioneering communications, as such terms are defined in the Federal Election Campaign Act or applicable Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) regulations. Prior year reports back to 2019 are available for download.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. Political Action Committee
With regards to federal contributions, the Company has established a non-partisan separate segregated fund or PAC. The Alaska Air Group, Inc. Political Action Committee (“AAG PAC”) is registered with the FEC. AAG PAC is non-partisan and organized on a strictly voluntary basis. Only eligible employees are asked to consider supporting AAG PAC.
AAG PAC’s political contributions are reported monthly to the FEC. To find detailed information about AAG PAC contributions visit the FEC’s website at http://www.fec.gov.
The AAG PAC is overseen by the five person AAG PAC Board of Directors (“AAG PAC Board”). The AAG PAC Board is briefed and consulted on all contributions on a quarterly basis. The AAG PAC Treasurer is registered with the FEC and, along with the Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Sustainability (who is an AAG PAC Board Member), oversees the administration of AAG PAC. The Company Chief Executive Officer also serves as an AAG PAC Board Member. All checks drawn from AAG PAC account must be approved by two sitting AAG PAC Board Members. Additionally, AAG PAC has implemented internal and external controls to ensure it is properly managed and complies with all federally mandated contribution limits and restrictions.
The Alaska Air Group, Inc. Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors receives semi-annual briefings on AAG PAC contributions.
For a list of all the AAG PAC Q1 and Q2 2024 contributions click here. Prior year reports back to 2019 are available for download. For years prior to 2019 information is available on the FEC website: http://www.fec.gov.
Trade Associations
Alaska Air Group, Inc. participates in and pays annual dues to trade and industry associations, such as Airlines for America (“A4A”), the Regional Airline Association (“RAA”) and the United States Chamber of Commerce. Our involvement with these organizations allows us to promote the airline industry, gain insight into key issues for our business, and to advocate alongside our peer companies for government policies that support an efficient, safe, competitive, and responsible air transportation industry and business environment.
Our participation in A4A and RAA also allows us to benefit from the opportunity to share technical expertise and operational knowledge in support of safety, an improved customer experience, environmental protection, and overall efficiency.
The Company is also a member of other associations and various chambers of commerce and similar organizations at the federal, state and local levels which may engage in public advocacy. The Company’s participation in trade associations may be subject to reporting under applicable lobbying laws – for example, the Company reports certain payments to trade associations as “lobbying expenses” on the Company’s federal quarterly lobbying reports. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable lobbying laws and to reporting trade association activities, donations, and membership as required by such laws. Participation as a member of a trade association comes with the understanding that we may not always agree with all of the positions of the organizations or other members. However, we believe that the associations take positions and address issues in a collective industry manner and often advance positions consistent with the interests of the Company and other key stakeholders.
The Company’s Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Sustainability and Government Affairs Department is responsible for oversight of the Company’s participation in trade associations. In this capacity the Vice President shall annually review the Company’s participation in trade associations and other public advocacy efforts, and shall review and discuss the same with Company management.
For a list of Alaska Air Group, Inc.’s 2023 payments to trade associations for which the Company paid dues or payments of more than $25,000 and who spend 10 percent or more of their revenues lobbying click here.
Voluntary Political Participation by Employees
Alaska Air Group, Inc. values the right of employees to voluntarily participate in the political process, such as through personal contributions or by volunteering their personal time to candidate or organizations of their choice. These activities, however, must not suggest the Company’s support and must not involve any unlawful use of the Company’s resources.
The Company will not reimburse employees in any way for personal political contributions, including but not limited to political contributions to the AAG PAC. Moreover, the Company will not pressure or coerce employees to make personal political contributions and will not favor or disfavor any employee by reason of the amount of their political contribution or decision not to make a political contribution.
The Company expects all officers and employees to comply with applicable federal campaign finance laws.
Lobbying
Alaska Air Group, Inc. engages in lobbying in the United States at the federal, state, and local levels. The Company has a Government Affairs Department comprised of government affairs professionals who consult with and are assisted by subject-matter experts within and external to the Company. These employees and contracted lobbyists with the Company engage in lobbying activities and advocate on behalf of Alaska Air Group, Inc.
All expenditures associated with Alaska Air Group, Inc’s lobbying activities are reported as required by state and federal law. The Company is registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and therefore reports quarterly to the Secretary of the U.S. Senate and the Clerk of the U.S. House. These reports are publicly available and provide information on activities and issues the Company is advocating on through communication with covered officials. These reports disclose the Company’s lobbying expenditures, as well as issues and legislation that the Company communicated on with covered officials. These reports also identify in-house and third-party lobbyists who are registered to lobby on behalf of the Company. The Company also files publicly available reports as required by states and localities for any lobbying activities at the state or local level.
U.S. House of Representatives Lobbying Disclosures: https://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov/
U.S. Senate Lobbying Disclosures: https://www.senate.gov/legislative/Public_Disclosure/LDA_reports.htm
Compliance in the Government Relations Program and Oversight by the Board of Directors
As outlined in this Policy, Alaska Air Group, Inc. is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and internal policies. The Company’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Sustainability, are responsible for oversight and implementation of this Policy, and for establishing effective reporting and compliance procedures designed to ensure that the Company’s political activities (including all political contributions and participation in trade associations) are conducted and disclosed in accordance with applicable law. The Company’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Sustainability, or their designee, shall also regularly consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The Governance and Nominating Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors monitors compliance with this Policy. Management reports semi-annually to the Committee regarding political contributions made by the Company and the AAG PAC pursuant to this Policy, including the purpose and benefit of political contributions. The Committee may, by resolution, establish an annual aggregated spending limit for contributions made by the Company. The Committee shall periodically review this Policy and shall be responsible for any changes or updates.
Prior Years