Alaska Air Group Names Megan Lawrence Managing Director of Government, Community Relations

Alaska Air Group (AAG), the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has named Megan Lawrence managing director of government and community relations. Lawrence has served as the company’s Washington, D.C., based director of government affairs since 2005.

In her new role, Lawrence will lead AAG’s local, state and federal government affairs activities from the company’s Seattle headquarters. She will continue to work closely with the Air Transport Association to push for a modernized U.S. air traffic control system and a cost-based method to fund it. Lawrence also will manage AAG’s community relations efforts, collaborating with civic leaders and organizations on issues affecting Alaska and Horizon.

"During her time in Washington, D.C., Megan significantly increased Alaska Airlines’ profile with key members of Congress and successfully advocated the airline’s legislative priorities," said Bill MacKay, Alaska’s senior vice president-Alaska, who oversees the public affairs division. "We’re thrilled to fill this leadership role with someone of Megan’s caliber."

AAG will continue to operate its Washington, D.C., government affairs office and will name a new director to fill the position Lawrence vacates there.

Prior to joining Alaska, Lawrence was responsible for air transportation and homeland security issues for the congressional staff of former U.S. Rep. George Nethercutt. An attorney, she previously worked in the law offices of Winterbauer & Diamond PLLC, Seattle, and served on the staff of former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton.

A member of the Washington State Bar Association, Lawrence earned a Juris Doctor degree (cum laude) from the Seattle University School of Law. She also studied international and comparative law at Trinity College, Dublin, and received a bachelor’s degree (cum laude) in political science from the University of Washington.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air serve 92 cities through an expansive network in Alaska, the Lower 48, Canada and Mexico. For reservations visit alaskaair.com. For more news and information, visit the Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air Newsroom at alaskaair.com/newsroom.

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