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    Russell A. Childs

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President at SkyWest Inc
    Board
    Since January 1, 2016
    Age
    57 years
    Education
    Earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and a master's degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University.
    Tenure
    Joined SKYW in 2001 as Vice President – Controller, served as President from 2014, and assumed the CEO role on January 1, 2016.

    Also at SkyWest Inc

    EJW
    Eric J. Woodward
    Chief Accounting Officer
    GSW
    Greg S. Wooley
    Executive Vice President Operations
    RJS
    Robert J. Simmons
    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    About

    Russell A. Childs has a strong academic foundation, having earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and a master's degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University. His early career as a certified public accountant provided the expertise that paved his transition into the airline industry.

    He began his tenure at SKYW in 2001 as Vice President – Controller and progressively advanced to leadership roles. Between 2007 and 2014, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of a SKYW subsidiary, was promoted to President in 2014, and then became CEO on January 1, 2016.

    Beyond his responsibilities at SKYW, he has contributed significantly to the broader aviation sector, holding key leadership positions such as Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Chair of the NextGen Advisory Committee at the FAA. His experience has been instrumental in steering the company and supporting nearly 15,000 employees while delivering consistent value to stakeholders.

    $SKYW Performance Under Russell A. Childs

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    SkyWest, Inc. President 2014 Appointed prior to becoming CEO
    SkyWest Airlines, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer 2007-2014 Oversaw airline operations
    SkyWest, Inc. Vice President – Controller 2001 Joined in 2001 and promoted later that year
    Public Accounting Firm Certified Public Accountant N/A Employed before joining SkyWest, Inc.; firm name not provided

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Chair N/A Current active position
    Intermountain Health Desert Region Board Vice Chair N/A Current active position
    Regional Airline Association Chair N/A Current active position
    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - NextGen Advisory Committee Chair N/A Current active position

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$595,000 AnnualFixed base salary
    Bonus$0 Annual (No bonus awarded)No discretionary bonus awarded
    Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)$950,000 Per grant15,953 RSUs granted on Feb 4, 2024; Grant Date Fair Value provided
    Deferred Compensation$354,581 As per plan scheduleEmployer contributions under the Deferred Compensation Plan
    All Other Compensation$415,612 Included in benefitsIncludes employer credits, health insurance, vehicle lease, and other allowances

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Shares

    MetricValueAdditional Details
    Grant DateFeb 4, 2024
    Grant Date Fair Value$2,217,000
    Number of Shares (Target)37,224
    Performance MetricsFree Cash Flow (40%), Adjusted EBITDA (30%), Controllable Completion (20%), Controllable On-Time Departures (10%)
    Payout LevelsThreshold: 50%, Target: 100%, Maximum: 200%
    Share ThresholdsThreshold: 18,612; Target: 37,224; Maximum: 74,448
    Vesting ScheduleVests on Dec 31, 2026 Subject to continued employment
    Evaluation Period2024, 2025, 2026

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan (Annual Cash Incentive)

    MetricValueAdditional Details
    Grant DateFeb 4, 2024
    Threshold$327,250
    Target$654,500 110% of salary
    Maximum$1,309,000
    Earned Incentive$1,289,365 197% of target
    Performance MetricsBased on financial, operational, and ESG criteria
    Vesting/ConditionsNot specifiedPerformance based; no vesting schedule provided