Alaska Air Group Names Wendy Jones Managing Director of Internal Audit

Alaska Air Group (AAG) has named Wendy Jones managing director of internal audit. Jones has more than 17 years of audit and accounting experience and has served as AAG’s internal audit manager since 2005.

In her new role, Jones will lead the internal audit function of AAG, the parent company of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.

"We are thrilled to fill this position with someone of Wendy’s caliber," said Patricia Bedient, chair of Alaska Air Group’s audit committee. "She has a very strong audit background and has taken great pride in helping the company improve through the audit process."

Prior to joining AAG, Jones held a variety of accounting and audit positions, including engagement manager at Jefferson Wells and senior internal auditor at McKesson Corp.

Jones holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Gonzaga University. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Management Accountant.

Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, serve 89 cities through an expansive network throughout 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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SOURCE: Alaska Air Group