EWING – Frontier
Airlines, which operates flights to 17 destinations out of the
Trenton-Mercer Airport, has appointed Howard Diamond as of senior vice
president, general counsel and secretary.
Frontier announced the
appointment today, saying it brings the low-fare carrier a person with
more than 20 years of professional experience and legal expertise.
"I
am excited to join Frontier Airlines as it begins its third decade of
service,” said Diamond. “I look forward to working with Dave, my
colleagues, and Indigo Partners to solidify Frontier's position as a
successful ultra-low cost carrier."
CEO David Siegel touted the
hire as the airline finalizes its new senior management team, saying
Diamond will be a “tremendous asset.”
Bill Franke, chairman of
the Frontier board and managing partner of Indigo Partners, Frontier’s
controlling shareholder, pointed to Diamond’s legal expertise.
“Howard
is a key addition to the senior management team at Frontier,” Franke
said. “He brings experience, legal expertise and leadership to the team.
He will be a critical contributor to the success of Frontier Airlines.”
According
to Tyri Squyres, vice president of marketing for Frontier Airlines, the
senior vice president position had been vacant for more than four
years.
Diamond previously served as vice president, general
counsel and secretary for Thales USA, which is part of multinational
company involved with providing electrical systems for aerospace and
transportation markets.
Before joining Thales, Diamond worked as
chief counsel for BAE Systems Land and Armaments, a global defense,
aerospace and security company.
Previously, Diamond served as
vice president and general counsel of Stewart and Stevenson’s Tactical
Vehicles Division and practiced government contracts law with the firm
of Sherman & Howard in the company’s Colorado Springs office.
Diamond
received his bachelor’s degree English and history from Wesleyan
University and his doctorate juris doctor from the University of
Virginia School Of Law.
Diamond is a member of the Virginia, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and New Mexico bars.
Frontier
provides Trenton-Mercer Airport with regular, nonstop service to
Charlotte, Chicago-Midway, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Fort
Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis Nashville,
Orlando, Raleigh-Durham, St. Louis, Tampa, and St.
Augustine/Jacksonville area.
- Source: http://www.nj.com
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