Our leadership team

Mike has been the President & CEO at Saltchuk Aviation, LLC since November 2024. He leads the Saltchuk Aviation Family of Companies, focusing on strategic direction and overseeing overall safety, compliance, productivity, reliability, and improvement initiatives.  Previously, he served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer for a year where he oversaw airline operations and commercial organization.  

Prior to joining the Saltchuk Aviation team, Mike enjoyed a nearly 20-year career with SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier with a fleet of over 500 airplanes and over 2,500 daily flights. During his tenure, he held several leadership positions including Operations Analyst, Executive Development, VP Market Development, and ultimately, Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Mike serves on several boards including HydroLogistics and Energy Innovations Solutions, Inc.  

Mike is a graduate from Brigham Young University, earning a BS in Manufacturing Engineering, an MS in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA in Product Development and Finance. 

John has been the Chief Financial Officer at Saltchuk Aviation, LLC since June 2024. He is responsible for providing strategic leadership and planning, financial analysis, accounting management, and directing the fiscal function and performance of the company.

John began his aviation career working the ramp at a local airport and has over 25 years’ experience in the airline and aviation industry, serving in various capacities ranging from network planning to divisional controller to CFO and President. Prior to joining Saltchuk Aviation, John held Finance and Operational leadership positions at United Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines. John also has a background in Fleet Development and was most recently President and Accountable Manager of a European based A330 charter company with global operations. 

John has an MBA from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and economics from Stanford University. He also holds a multi-engine, instrument pilot’s license.

Ann has been the Chief Administrative Officer at Saltchuk Aviation, LLC since 2012. She provides managerial oversight on general administration, contracting, risk management, technical publications, and marketing.

Prior to joining Saltchuk Aviation, Ann served as a principal in the consulting firm of Aurora Consulting, which provides business development, organizational consulting, and management consulting services throughout Alaska. She has over 30 years of experience providing feasibility studies, business plans, organizational consulting, market research, development plans and project implementation assistance essential to successful business growth. Ann served as the Vice President of Operations of Alaska Village Initiatives/Community Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska. During her 17-year tenure, she was responsible for the execution of overall corporate goals and objectives as well as managed a variety of statewide technical assistance, lending, and economic development projects.

Ann holds a bachelor’s in education from the University of Florida as well as an MBA from the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Christi has been the Chief Information Officer at Saltchuk Aviation, LLC since January 2023. She is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of all elements of the Saltchuk Aviation ITS platforms and services, including enterprise applications, system architecture, service desk functions, and cybersecurity.  

Prior to joining Saltchuk Aviation, Christi worked six years for Saltchuk Resources as the VP of Information Technology.  She has also worked for Accenture, Weyerhaeuser, Toms Shoes, and Outerwall, performing a wide variety of IT implementation projects and managing IT teams.   

Christi holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering from the University of Arizona.

Paul has been the President & CEO at Aloha Air Cargo since April 2026. He leads the Aloha Air Cargo team, focusing on strategic direction and overseeing overall safety, compliance, productivity, reliability, and growth initiatives.

Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ascent Global Logistics and its wholly owned subsidiary, USA Jet Airlines, where he led a global provider of expedited, time-critical logistics and transportation solutions.

Prior to Ascent, Paul served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Critical Logistics and MNX Global Logistics. Earlier in his career, he spent 16 years with UPS in senior leadership roles and also served as Chief Operating Officer and President of Mercury Air Cargo and Towne Air Freight.

Paul is a graduate of the New England Conservatory in Boston and has completed executive leadership programs at Bellarmine University and Emory University.

Mark has been the President & CEO of Northern Air Cargo since September 2026. He is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of all aspects of NAC's operations, with a focus on safety, reliability, and growing the airline's service to communities across Alaska.

Mark brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in regulated, safety-critical organizations across commercial, government, and defense environments. Prior to joining NAC, he served as CEO of Doss Aviation and as President and CEO of Alaska Aerospace Corporation, where he led complex organizations through periods of operational transformation and growth. He has also held senior roles in commercial aerospace, defense, and strategy, and is a former U.S. Air Force officer.

Mark holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Norwich University, and he is currently pursuing a Doctor of Aviation Business Administration at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is also an FAA-certificated private pilot.

Lee, an Inupiaq Eskimo from Unalakleet, Alaska, has been a dedicated member of Ryan Air since 1999. Over the years, he has taken on a variety of roles, including Mechanic's Helper, Cargo and Customer Service Agent, Pilot, Station Manager, Director of Safety, Chief Pilot, and Vice President. These experiences have shaped his journey and guided him to his current role as President of the company. In this position, Lee leads his team with the mission of raising the quality of life for the people Ryan Air serves.

With over 10,000 hours of flight experience, Lee continues to fly for the company and values the time spent with both the Ryan Air team and their customers. Outside of work, Lee enjoys spending time with his family, camping, fishing, and gathering traditional foods. In his free time, he plays hockey in a local league, maintaining a strong connection to his community.

Eric has been the Vice President & General Manager at Northern Air Maintenance Services (NAMS) since 2004. He oversees the Part 145 Repair Station dedicated to servicing and maintaining customer aircraft. This includes the decision making related to budgets, contracts, strategic planning, and the growth of the organization.

Prior to joining NAMS, Eric spent two years at AAR Aircraft Services in Oklahoma doing heavy checks on aircraft.

Eric received his associate degree and A&P certificate from the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma (now the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology). After working as a mechanic, he continued his academic career at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University where he got his bachelor’s degree in professional Aeronautics.