{"id":7066639,"date":"2026-09-25T12:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/airline\/mcgee-air-services-elects-ben-reed-as-president\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:34:54","slug":"mcgee-air-services-elects-ben-reed-as-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7066639","title":{"rendered":"McGee Air Services elects Ben Reed as President"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>McGee Air Services has elected Ben Reed as President, effective Oct. 1, formalizing the leadership role he has held on an interim basis for the past six months. The appointment recognizes Reed\u2019s business and operations expertise, commitment to safety and long-term dedication to Alaska Air Group.<\/p>\n<p>\nAs President, Reed oversees more than 3,200 employees at Alaska Airlines\u2019 subsidiary, managing ground services across six airports. 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