Airline Communications Veteran Joins Allegiant Air.Business Editors FRESNO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2000 Allegiant Air Allegiant Air is an American low fare airline, owned by Allegiant Travel Co. (NASDAQ: ALGT), headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The airline operates scheduled and charter flights from focus cities at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport, Orlando Sanford has named Mark W. Peterson as Director, Corporate Communications for the Fresno, California-based airline. Peterson, a veteran airline corporate communications official, is responsible for Allegiant Air's media relations, internal communications, marketing communications, and government affairs. Peterson previously served in similar roles with AirCal Airlines in Newport Beach, Calif. and WestAir/United Express Airlines in Fresno. "We are very pleased to have someone with Mark's experience and knowledge of the airline industry and the western air travel marketplace join the Allegiant Air team," said Mitch Allee, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Mark will play an important role as Allegiant Air continues to build on its success as a leading provider of premier air travel in the West." Prior to joining Allegiant Air, Peterson served most recently as President -- Western Region, of Mpower Communications (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MPWR MPWR Maximum Process Weight Rate ), a competitive provider of broadband data, Internet and telephony services. He was responsible for the company's sales and operations activities in California and Nevada. Peterson had also previously served as Director -- Public Communications with AirCal Airlines, and Vice President -- Corporate Affairs, with WestAir/United Express Airlines. Peterson is a graduate of California State University, Chico References 1. ^ "California State University, Chico", Yahoo! Education, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-12-28. and earned a BA in Political Science. He also attended Cal Northern School of Law. Peterson has been a member of the Public Relations Society of America The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The organization has more than 30,000 professional and student members, and is organized into 112 chapters nationwide. , the International Association of Business Communicators The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a leading association for public relations professionals. IABC has about 14,000 members in more than 100 chapters in 70 countries. Its headquarters are located in San Francisco, California, United States. , and the Aviation/Space Writers Association. Allegiant Air is an all jet air carrier providing quality first class and coach jet service daily between Fresno and Las Vegas, Fresno and Long Beach, Fresno and Reno, Reno and Portland, Long Beach and Las Vegas, and starting November 8, Las Vegas and Reno, and Las Vegas and Portland. Allegiant Air operates a fleet of DC-9 jets in scheduled and charter services. For reservations and flight information, call Allegiant Air at 454-7730 (Fresno Area) or 888-594-6937 (Toll Free outside Fresno area). |
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