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John G.
Denison served as Chairman, President & CEO of ATA Holdings Corp.
from 2005 to 2007.
He was also President & CEO of ATA Creativity Global from 2005 to 2006 and Chairman of ATA Airlines, Inc. from 2005 to 2006.
Denison served as Chairman of Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. from 2006 to 2008.
He is currently an Independent Director and former Chief Financial Officer & EVP-Corporate Services at Southwest Airlines Co. Denison holds an undergraduate degree from Troy State University and Oakland University (Michigan), as well as an MBA from Wayne State University (Michigan).
Former positions of John Denison
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | Director/Board Member | 2023-05-16 |
Global Aviation Holdings, Inc.
 Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. provides customized, non scheduled passenger and cargo air transport services. The company was founded on January 26, 2006 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, GA. | Chairman | 2008-03-31 |
| ATA Holdings Corp. | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-08-16 |
ATA Airlines, Inc.
 ATA Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation ATA Airlines, Inc. provides passenger air traveling services. It offers scheduled flights to about a dozen destinations and chartered passenger services for tour operators and the United States military. The company operates a fleet of 30 jets, mainly ATA operates Boeing 737-300s, Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 757-200s, Boeing 757-300s and Lockheed L-1011s. It scheduled flights are primarily from Chicago Midway to tourist destinations in Hawaii and Mexico and to major business centers such as Dallas and New York. The company was founded by J. George Mikelsons in 1972 and is located in Indianapolis, IN. | Chairman | 2006-11-30 |
| ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-11-30 |
Training of John Denison
| Oakland University (Michigan) | Undergraduate Degree |
| Wayne State University (Michigan) | Masters Business Admin |
| Troy State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | Transportation |
| ATA CREATIVITY GLOBAL | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 3 |
|---|---|
ATA Airlines, Inc.
ATA Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation ATA Airlines, Inc. provides passenger air traveling services. It offers scheduled flights to about a dozen destinations and chartered passenger services for tour operators and the United States military. The company operates a fleet of 30 jets, mainly ATA operates Boeing 737-300s, Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 757-200s, Boeing 757-300s and Lockheed L-1011s. It scheduled flights are primarily from Chicago Midway to tourist destinations in Hawaii and Mexico and to major business centers such as Dallas and New York. The company was founded by J. George Mikelsons in 1972 and is located in Indianapolis, IN. | Transportation |
| ATA Holdings Corp. | Transportation |
Global Aviation Holdings, Inc.
Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. provides customized, non scheduled passenger and cargo air transport services. The company was founded on January 26, 2006 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, GA. | Transportation |
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