What the.....Paul Foley at Mesa!!!

[PA31Driver]

CEO Update – October 1, 2008

Mesa Air Group Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Foley as Chief Operating Officer Mesa Air Group. Paul brings to Mesa a wealth of operational and leadership experience from his years as CEO of Mesaba Holdings, the parent company of Mesaba Airlines. Having known Paul for many years, I am confident he is the ideal person to bring the needed skills, leadership and oversight to our operations at a time when Mike Lotz must remain focused on the restructure of our business. In these highly challenging and competitive times, Paul will be working very closely with our operational teams and airline partners to optimize our performance and strengthen and grow our partnerships. I encourage you to get to know Paul as he moves about the organization in the coming weeks and I invite you to email him and share your thoughts and ideas.

Prior to joining Mesa, Paul was, since September 1999, President and Chief Executive Officer of MAIR Holdings Inc., a member of its Board of Directors and of the Executive and Safety Committees. From September 1999 until October 2002 Paul also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mesaba Aviation.

Paul was previously employed as Vice President Operations at Atlas Air, a global cargo operator of 747 aircraft. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President Operations at LSG/Sky Chefs. He also served as President of Continental Airlines’ Chelsea Catering Corporation.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and an MBA from the Edwin L. Cox Graduate School of Business at Southern Methodist University.

In welcoming Paul to Mesa, I would also like to acknowledge Mike Lotz for his considerable contribution to Mesa, especially during these recent very challenging months. Mike remains President and Chief Financial Officer Mesa Air Group. This continues to be a tough situation both at Mesa and throughout the industry. I remain confident however that working together we will see our way through these present difficulties.

Thank you Mike and a very warm welcome Paul.

Jonathan

 

[lowlycfi]

He should fit in perfectly with that group of criminals on 44th in PHX.

 

[Salukipilot4590]

Ruh Roh

 

[WMUSIGPI]

Well after all those years with Mesaba/MAIR it still needs to be asked.

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Apparantly so far it's kill off one good little airline (Big Sky) and try to kill a second one (Mesaba). He probably will fit right in with JO though....

 

[TAWS]

Bankruptcy cout on the horizon??

He did such a "good" job steering XJ thru those perilous waters!!

BOHICA

 

[Fltlvls]

Heard from a friend of mine that a bunch of Mesa middle management got fired today..not sure if it has anything to do with this guy or not.

 

[Metro752]

WHAT DOES PAUL FOLEY DO?

DISMANTLE MESA!

 

[Poahi]

Over 1,000 leaving Mesa with middle mgmt. Outstations closed and Mesa just hired someone versed in the 1113 (c) process. Fasten your seat belts. I'm still amazed there are pilots who think a TA is imminent.

 

[Metro752]

Over 1,000 leaving Mesa with middle mgmt. Outstations closed and Mesa just hired someone versed in the 1113 (c) process. Fasten your seat belts. I'm still amazed there are pilots who think a TA is imminent.

Are you serious?

 

[GRAAB HIRBOUBI]

I suspect that there is going to be a rocky bankruptcy, with unpleasant pilot contract changes imposed. Then the execs will take a very gentle golden parachute ride down to the bank during the structured shut down.

For the first time I really feel sorry for Mesa guys.

 

[A19]

This is guy is one of the biggest scum/****************************** bags in aviation. Unbelievable that he has gotten another job after what he did at Mesaba. Good Luck

 

[Mesabi Miner]

I think you guys at Mesa can probably get ahold of some of the "What Does Paul Foley Do?" stickers somewhere. I think it'd be a great greeting for him as he walks the halls.

MM

 

[TailHeavy]

I agree with MM, Send all the excess "What does Paul Foley do?" stickers to Mesa, Make Paul feel welcome right from the beginning.

 

[PA31Driver]

WHAT DOES PAUL FOLEY DO?

DISMANTLE MESA!

Now, that is funny! Although, it might just turn out to be true.

 

[PA31Driver]

I suspect that there is going to be a rocky bankruptcy, with unpleasant pilot contract changes imposed. Then the execs will take a very gentle golden parachute ride down to the bank during the structured shut down.

Yeah, bankruptcy is definitely coming.

 

[DoinTime]

This is guy is one of the biggest scum/****************************** bags in aviation. Unbelievable that he has gotten another job after what he did at Mesaba. Good Luck

From a corporate point of view what he did at Mesaba was an extreme success.

 

[pdub20s]

"Gentlemen Prepare to defend yourselves"

 

[A19]

From a corporate point of view what he did at Mesaba was an extreme success.

Wow, really, I didn't realize that when we were going through it at the time. Thanks (sarcasm)

 

[A19]

Also, just because it was a "corporate success" doesn't mean it was right or moral.

 

[PCL_128]

Also, just because it was a "corporate success" doesn't mean it was right or moral.

I think that was his point. In business circles, Foley would be considered a hero. So is JO. And many other scumbags. They don't care about morals or ethics. It's all about themselves and the almighty dollar.

 

[A19]

Once again I do realize what he's saying. It's a bit of a touchy subject with people who were at Mesaba during that time. I just hope from a corporate point of view, that Phil Trenary doesn't have the same "extreme success". Good Luck

 

[WMUSIGPI]

From a corporate point of view what he did at Mesaba was an extreme success.

Really? Maybe you should ask the MAIR shareholders what they think of what happened from 2003-2008.... My guess is they want their money back.

 

[PCL_128]

Really? Maybe you should ask the MAIR shareholders what they think of what happened from 2003-2008.... My guess is they want their money back.

You seem to be under the false impression that the corporati actually care about the shareholders. The shareholders are just barely above us on the ladder of priorities for these scumbags. All that matters is themselves, and maybe a few of their scumbag corporate buddies. If the shareholders get screwed, so be it, as long as they still get their bonuses and golden parachutes. "Mission accomplished!"

 

[Poahi]

Part of the problem is there is a disconnect between the shareholders and the BOD. In Mesa's case, the Board is stacked with members loyal to the CEO and will support him regardless of the impact it has on the stock. When legislation passes which prevents this from happening, you won't be seeing the kinds of deals now that reward behavior which betrays the interests of the owners of the company.

 

[WMUSIGPI]

Exactly.. Under the true definition of a corporation the shareholders are the owners and the ones that should be the priority. Much like the whole "of the people by the people for the people" that the US government SHOULD be operating as, but obviously no longer does.... Corporations have largely managed to pull the power from those that had and should have it to line the pockets of a select few that weaseled their way to the top of the corporate ladder, much like certain familys have done in government......(on both sides of the "aisle")
Unfortunately it's an inevitable part of human nature to take all the power that can be taken. And the end result will be just as it has been throughout history. A revolution or a conquering. Perhaps someday humanity will finally learn from history instead of repeating it........

 

[Slick]

SAY IT!!!!!!

The suspense is killin' me.

 

[PCL_128]

When legislation passes which prevents this from happening, you won't be seeing the kinds of deals now that reward behavior which betrays the interests of the owners of the company.

If you want that kind of legislation, then you're voting for the wrong party.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

He's Mesa's new "exit" strategy!

 

[Poahi]

If you want that kind of legislation, then you're voting for the wrong party.

I'm not crazy about either party. Did you see the pork in the 'bailout' bill that passed? Every Congress person is for sale. The only question is price.

 

[PCL_128]

I'm not crazy about either party. Did you see the pork in the 'bailout' bill that passed? Every Congress person is for sale. The only question is price.

True, but the question is which candidate (and party) sells out to which interests. My party sells out to my interests. The other party to sells out to the interests of big business. Since you aren't big business, I think it's obvious where your vote should go.