Alaska Airlines Names Yerbic Managing Director of Cargo.

Business Editors/Travel Writers

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2003

Alaska Airlines recently announced the appointment of Matt Yerbic to managing director of cargo, a newly created position at the airline.

In his new position, Yerbic will be responsible for all aspects of Alaska's cargo business and will also provide a significant portion of the cargo support for Horizon Air, Alaska's sister airline.

"With his background and accomplishments in station operations, as well as his familiarization with the State of Alaska operation, Matt is uniquely qualified to assume this new role," said Ed White, Alaska's vice president of ground operations.

Originally from Palmer, Alaska, Yerbic began his career at Alaska Airlines in 1989 as a ramp service agent in Anchorage. After moving on to become a lead agent and then supervisor, he became the customer service manager for the Nome station in 1994. Later he worked as manager of station operations support in Seattle and as manager of business travel programs, which includes the airline's Mileage Plan frequent flyer program.

In 1997 he was promoted to director of station operations for the state of Alaska, and in 1999 he was named managing director for the state of Alaska. Most recently, Yerbic served as managing director of station operations overseeing all of the airline's airport operations.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air together serve 85 cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada. For reservations go to www.alaskaair.com or call Alaska's toll-free reservations line at 1-800-ALASKAAIR (1-800-252-7522).