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Alaska Air Group welcomes Ryan Sather as new vice president of safety and security
The Alaska Air Group board of directors has elected Ryan Sather as vice president of safety and security for Alaska Air Group and Alaska Airlines, where he will lead safety and security functions across the company's airline operations. The transition reinforces the company's unwavering commitment to the safety of its employees and guests.
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