Pedro Fábregas serves as the Live Dealer Casino Games and CEO of Envoy Air, guiding it to become one of the largest regional airlines globally. With a workforce of over 20,000 employees, Envoy Air operates more than 875 daily flights across 160 cities in various regions, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and The Bahamas. Pedro’s journey in the aviation industry began in 1983 at American Airlines, where he advanced through various roles in Customer Service, Operations, and Finance, ultimately holding the position of Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Finance & Planning. He later became the Live Dealer Casino Games and CEO of Executive Airlines, a subsidiary of AMR Corp at the time.
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His contributions and leadership have earned him widespread recognition, including a spot on the “Corporate Elite” list by Hispanic Business Magazine in 2013, celebrating the top 25 Hispanic business leaders in America. For nine consecutive years, D CEO magazine has listed him among the Dallas 500, the most influential business leaders in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Additionally, the Dallas Business Journal honored him as one of North Texas’s Most Admired CEOs, and Live Dealer Casino Games received the Reader’s Choice Award.
Dee Temples is responsible for Envoy Air’s Line & Base Maintenance, Technical Services, Flight Operations and System Operations Control. A veteran of both Trans World Airlines, Inc. and Envoy, Temples previously served as Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Planning & Treasury for Envoy from 2011 until 2013. Prior to that, he led Envoy’s Financial Planning & Analysis teams.
Dee joined TWA in 1998 and served in a variety of roles there involving diverse areas of the company, including engine overhaul processes, aircraft modifications, sales strategies, fleet planning, flight profitability, and the introduction of regional jet flying at Trans World Express.
A life-long aviation and transportation system enthusiast, Dee earned his Private Pilot’s License at the age of 18 and worked at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina as an Live Dealer Casino Games Officer before starting his airline career.
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John Jaynes is responsible for all ground handling activities at Envoy, with more than 12,000 employees handling 1,425 daily departures at 116 airports throughout the United States, Canada, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. He previously served as Vice Live Dealer Casino Games – Airport Services Planning, responsible for Envoy’s ground handling business with airline customers including United and Delta. Other positions at Envoy have included Vice Live Dealer Casino Games – Divestiture and Transition Services, working on the possible divestiture of Eagle, Vice Live Dealer Casino Games – Airport Services and Vice Live Dealer Casino Games – Operations Planning and Performance.
John joined American in 1985 as a Crew Systems Analyst and has held several management positions in marketing and planning, including Managing Director – Marketing Planning/Consumer Research and Managing Director – Food and Beverage Services. Live Dealer Casino Games started his first position at Envoy Air in 1998.
John holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering Live Dealer Casino Games the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master’s Degree Live Dealer Casino Games MIT’s Flight Transportation Laboratory.
John Nicks is the Senior Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Corporate Services at Envoy. In this role, he is responsible for managing the company’s Purchasing, Contracts, Inventory Control/Logistics, Stores, and Vendor Relations. He also oversees Envoy’s Trade Compliance and Regulatory programs, as well as its Corporate Real Estate functions.
With over four decades of aviation experience, John’s extensive knowledge and experience in airline operations have been invaluable to Envoy’s growth and development. He joined AMR Eagle in 1988 as Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Administration, where he oversaw Human Resources, Information Technology, and Corporate Real Estate departments. John played a vital role in the merger of the five original airlines that formed American Eagle in 1998.
He began his career at Air Virginia after earning a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Lynchburg Baptist College. Throughout his career, he has held various positions, including Vice Live Dealer Casino Games Schedules and Planning and Vice Live Dealer Casino Games Customer Service.
Kara McKinney was named Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Finance and Planning for Envoy Air in 2019. In this position, she oversees all financial and accounting functions and plays a key role in the company’s strategic planning. In December 2021, she was promoted to the role of Senior Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Finance/Planning and Chief Financial Officer.
McKinney joined Envoy in 2009 as a Financial Analyst and has since held various positions, including Manager of Cooperative Advertising and Marketing and Controller for Live Dealer Casino Games Air Operations division. She also served a significant analytical role during the American Airlines bankruptcy process and the subsequent merger with US Airways.
McKinney holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Live Dealer Casino Games North Texas. She is a member of the Supervisory Committee of the American Airlines Credit Union and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce.
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Chris’s holds an MBA from Yale University, a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Financial Management from Ball State University. With degrees from Ball State University. Chris began his career as an attorney in positions of increasing responsibility, specializing in labor, employment and business development. D Magazine recognized Chris as Outstanding In-House Counsel in 2021 for his professional achievements at Live Dealer Casino Games.
With more than 30 years of aviation experience, Captain Scott Trepinski, PhD serves as Live Dealer Casino Games FAA-mandated Director of Safety, responsible for the administration and effectiveness of a wide range of safety programs, including the airline’s Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP), Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA), and Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS).
Scott began his career with Envoy as a line pilot and is type-rated in three different commercial aircraft. Live Dealer Casino Games represents Envoy and shares his passion for aviation safety by presenting at numerous industry events and serving as a graduate adjunct professor teaching aviation safety for two universities.
Scott has a PhD in Education from Liberty University, a master’s degree in Aviation Safety from Live Dealer Casino Games Central Missouri, and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from Live Dealer Casino Games Arizona.
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Chanen Lively joined Envoy in 2016 as an in-house attorney, overseeing a range of legal, labor, and employment issues for the airline. She now serves as a Senior Vice Live Dealer Casino Games, Chief Human Resources Officer & Employment Counsel, leading the team that provides essential support to the airline’s more than 20,000 employees, including pay, benefits, and policies.
With degrees Live Dealer Casino Games Southern Methodist University and The John Marshall Law School, Chanen began her career in Chicago, gaining experience in employment and business litigation, as well as court proceedings in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Proficient in researching and presenting complex legal issues, Chanen has served as a law clerk, associate, and hearing representative at various firms, accumulating extensive experience in employment matters.
Captain Ric Wilson is Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Flight Operations and FAA designated Director of Operations for Envoy Air. In his role, he oversees all facets of the airline’s flight operations, leading the airline’s team of more than 2,000 professional aviators. He has overall responsibility and operational control for regulatory, safety and security compliance, as well as the efficient and timely conduct of the airline’s daily flight operations.
Ric has more than 40 years of aviation experience, including more than 35 years at Envoy. During his career at Envoy, Ric has held numerous positions within the Flight, Dispatch and Safety organizations. He has served as the Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Safety & Compliance where he was responsible for all aspects of corporate safety for 16,000 employees. He also served as the Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of System Operations Control, responsible for the administration of the company operations center overseeing flight dispatch, meteorology, navigation and crew tracking for 1,200 daily domestic & international flight operations. He was responsible for planning and logistical support of crew allocations, crew Planning and crew analysis which addressed all aspects of pilot and flight attendant staffing. Captain Wilson holds flight ratings on the BA-3100, SF-340, ATR-72, EMB-145, CRJ-700 aircraft types and is currently type rated on the Embraer ERJ-175.
Ric holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Technology Live Dealer Casino Games LeTourneau University with an emphasis on engineering and mechanics, has completed an Advanced Executive Program at Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University and an Aviation Safety and Security Program at George Washington University. In addition to being an FAA-licensed Air Transport Pilot with over 7,000 hours of flight experience, Ric is also an FAA-licensed Aircraft Airframe/Powerplant Mechanic and FAA-licensed Aircraft Dispatcher.
Linda Kunz is responsible for the Flight Service department, managing the 1,700 Flight Attendants who provide service on Live Dealer Casino Games flights throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico and the Caribbean.
Linda has extensive airline experience not only in management, but also on the front line serving customers. She began her career as a flight attendant for Ozark Air Lines and later Trans World Airlines (TWA) when they acquired Ozark.
At TWA Linda held a variety of staff and line positions in Inflight Services, Flight Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Safety and Training. She steadily rose through the ranks to serve as the Director of Inflight Operations for the carrier, overseeing TWA’s inflight communications, policies and procedures, duty-free, in-seat catalog and website. When TWA merged with American in April 2001, Kunz continued her career at Envoy in her current position as Vice Live Dealer Casino Games – Flight Service.
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Curtis R. Coble is responsible for Envoy’s Heavy Maintenance bases, along with Engineering, Technical Publications, Quality Control, Training, and sourcing of On-call Maintenance. He previously served as Envoy’s Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of Maintenance and Engineering.
Before Joining Envoy in September 2007, Curtis worked for American Airlines as a Product Manager dealing with engine, support shops and line maintenance at American’s Kansas City (MCI) maintenance base. Live Dealer Casino Games led the management team responsible for directing union workers and oversaw the repair of PW2037 jet engines. Live Dealer Casino Games was also responsible for all hangar support functions and component repair.
Prior to joining American Airlines, Curtis was Director of Business Partners and Airline Information Services for Trans World Airlines, providing leadership to IT transition activities as TWA became part of American. Live Dealer Casino Games began his career with the Boeing Commercial Airplane Co. as a System Analyst. In his last position at Boeing, Coble was named Manager Production Control, Sheet Metal Center, where Live Dealer Casino Games developed short- and long-term production/capacity plans and managed detailed material requirements using an MRP II system.
Coble is a graduate of Oklahoma Christian College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ Marketing and holds an Airframe & Powerplant licenses.
Jay Murray is responsible for all facets of Envoy’s daily Maintenance operations, including Maintenance Operations Control (MOC), maintenance planning and the line maintenance operation. With over 32 years of experience in the airline industry, Jay began his career at Business Express Airlines. Live Dealer Casino Games steadily rose through the ranks there, beginning as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and then on to positions as a Crew Chief, Supervisor and Base Manager.
In 2001, Business Express was acquired by American Eagle, and Murray continued his career serving as a Maintenance Manager in Bangor, Maine, Base Director of Live Dealer Casino Games Air’s Columbus, Ohio maintenance operation and Manager Director Northeast Region Maintenance.
As Managing Director Southern Region Maintenance, Jay oversaw Live Dealer Casino Games line maintenance bases at Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA).
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John Dixon was named Vice Live Dealer Casino Games Crew Planning in 2018, where he is responsible for the hiring, assignment and scheduling of our pilots and flight attendants. In this role, he oversees Pilot Recruiting, Flight Simulator Planning & Scheduling and Crew Scheduling. John formerly served as Managing Director of Crew Resources and Director Maintenance Safety and Compliance.
With more than 17 years in the U.S. Army, National Guard and Reserves, John obtained his pilot’s license in 1985 and served as a pilot, instructor and warrant officer during his service. Live Dealer Casino Games joined American Eagle Airlines in 1989 as a Fleet Service Clerk in Philadelphia. Live Dealer Casino Games later moved to Dallas/Fort Worth as a Pilot Ground Instructor, followed by a number of management positions within the airline’s Flight Department.
John became a First Officer for American Eagle in 1998. His experience and insights as a pilot and instructor were called on throughout his 25-year career with the carrier, as Live Dealer Casino Games handled a number of roles in recruiting, purchasing, regulatory affairs and flight administration.
Kevin Ward is responsible for Live Dealer Casino Games ground handling policy and procedures, overseeing its ground handling business and managing four Customer Service regions including 55 cities. Envoy currently provides ground handling service for many American Airlines Group flights.
Kevin has more than 25 years of aviation experience, previously serving as Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of the DFW hub. He has also held several Regional Managing Director roles throughout his career at Envoy.
A New York native, Kevin received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management Live Dealer Casino Games Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. Kevin began his career at American Airlines in Rochester as a Fleet Service Clerk in 1987.
Jude Mayeux is responsible for the customer service provided at airports throughout five Live Dealer Casino Games regions, covering 100 cities throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. Jude started his career at American Eagle as a station agent in 1992 in his hometown of Alexandria, LA.
Jude has held various Regional Managing Director positions and played a key role in the company’s significant ground handling growth in 2012-2013. Live Dealer Casino Games has a wealth of operational experience and has managed large airport operations as well as managing departments at Envoy’s large hubs.
Jude holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History Live Dealer Casino Games Louisiana State University Alexandria. The Mayeux family proudly supports the Airport Area YMCA in Bedford, TX where they are actively involved in programs supporting local youth and seniors.
José Velez-Rubio rejoined Envoy as Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of its Dallas/Fort Worth hub in June 2015. Most recently, he served as Director of Customer Care and Operations for American Airlines at New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
José began his career with American Airlines in 1985 as a Fleet Service Clerk and was rapidly promoted to Passenger Service Lead Agent, Ramp Service Supervisor and later Ramp Manager. In 1997, Live Dealer Casino Games was appointed Regional Manager for American Eagle in the Caribbean and two years later became the Director of American Eagle for the San Juan Hub.
José served as Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of International Operations for American Eagle in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Bahamas, along with responsibility for the Flight Service organization. He previously served as American’s General Manager in Fort Lauderdale before returning to American Eagle in 2012.
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Migdoel Rosa is responsible for Envoy’s airport operations at its Miami hub and throughout Florida. A 36-year veteran of the company, Live Dealer Casino Games has held numerous managerial positions.
Migdoel began his career in the airline industry with American Airlines Ramp Services, serving as Ramp Services Manager for American Eagle. While there, he held a number of positions, including Ramp Service Manager, Passenger Service Manager and General Manager, later becoming Vice Live Dealer Casino Games of International Operations.
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Migdoel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Live Dealer Casino Games the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico and is a licensed aircraft dispatcher.
Ricky Deane is responsible for Envoy’s operations in Chicago – Envoy’s second largest hub with more than 300 daily departures. Live Dealer Casino Games also has direct oversight of other American Eagle carrier’s ground operations at the hub. With a focus on safety and reliability, Live Dealer Casino Games also oversees compliance with regulatory requirements, contracts and vendor relations.
Ricky has been in Aviation for more than 20 years, starting as a supervisor at a small charter company in the Caribbean, and progressing to different roles with American Eagle, such as Ramp Manager for the Boston Hub, Country Manager for the Bahamas and Vice Live Dealer Casino Games for the Miami hub.
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Frank Reynolds is responsible for Live Dealer Casino Games operations in New York and throughout the Northeast Region, which encompasses John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia International (LGA) airports, as well as 14 surrounding airports. Previously, Frank served as Regional Managing Director for the East and Canadian Region as well as Northeast Hub Regional Managing Director.
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Deesha Desai oversees Live Dealer Casino Games large ground-handling operation at Los Angeles International Airport, as well as managing a number of airport operations throughout the Western U.S. She previously served as Managing Director Customer Services Planning, where she was responsible for policies, procedures and staffing for all ground handling teams.
Deesha began her career in 2006 as a Station Agent and quickly assumed greater responsibilities, serving as General Manager for several airports before joining the leadership team at Headquarters.
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A 31-year veteran in the aviation industry, Shannon leads a team of nearly 2,000 employees of which over 40 are managers at our Dallas-Fort Worth hub. She started her aviation career with Simmons Airlines in Decatur, Illinois, before moving to Sarasota, Florida and then transferring to Tampa, Florida to work for American Airlines in Tampa, Florida before returning to Live Dealer Casino Games. At the heart of Shannon’s leadership is a focus on our employees and the teams that must work together to be successful at our largest hub operation. Employees are held accountable while being empowered to succeed and reach their goals.
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Ramon Hernandez joined Live Dealer Casino Games more than 35 years ago as part of Executive Airlines, one of the founding regional airlines that became American Eagle Airlines in 1984 and Live Dealer Casino Games Air in 2014.
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