Leadership
Kenley Brown
Vice President, Ground Operations
Kenley Brown, was named Vice President of Ground Operations after 12 years in executive management at Mesa. Kenley served in such roles as Vice President, Airport Operations and Customer Service (2016-2018) and Vice President of Inflight Services (2006-2016)…
Tyler Campbell
Vice President, Safety & Security
Tyler Campbell returned to the position of Vice President of Safety and Security, a position he held from 2016 - 2018, in October 2019 after serving in the role of Vice President of Training. Campbell was previously the and Director of Safety from…
Selma Causevic
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis/Treasury
With over 15 years of experience in the finance and accounting fields, Selma joined the company in 2013 and has been responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cash management, debt financing, and treasury operations of the company.
Lorraine DiMarco
Vice President, Maintenance & Engineering
Lori joined Mesa Airlines in May 2023 and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise with over 33 years of experience in the aviation industry. She began her maintenance career as a hangar and line mechanic at JFK airport in New York for Trans World Airlines, working on the Boeing 747 aircraft. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Technical Operations of Eastern Airlines, where she successfully led the maintenance and engineering team. She has also held senior maintenance positions at Air Canada and Jet Blue.
Cathy Elasser
Vice President, Human Resources
with 20 years of expertise in HR and operations, Cathy Elsasser is a results-focused leader who delivers talent acquisition, retention and motivation solutions that help companies harness the power of one of their most valuable assets - their people.
Michael Ferverda
Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Captain Michael Ferverda joined Mesa Airlines in 1990 as a First Officer in the Beechcraft 1300 and has served the company in various capacities ranging from Captain, Flight Instructor, Check Airman, Assistant Chief Pilot, FAA Designated Examiner…
Brian Gillman
EVP, General Counsel & Secretary
Brian Gillman rejoined Mesa in September 2013 as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Gillman currently oversees the Legal, Contracts, Risk Management and Properties/Facilities departments at Mesa Airlines. Gillman also has responsibility…
David Hopkins
Chief Information Officer
A multi-industry IT executive, David serves as Mesa Airlines’ Chief Information Officer. Formerly Vice President IT for CSAA Insurance Group, a national insurance and financial services company. Prior to that David spent nearly 25 years at American Airlines in numerous roles starting at American Airlines’ software and technology subsidiary, SABRE Corporation, followed by various leadership positions in engineering, training and inventory control.
Andrew Lotter
Vice President, Flight Operations
Captain Andrew Lotter joined Mesa Airlines in June 2023 as Vice President of Flight Operations. He brings over 25 years of aviation industry experience performing executive functions as President, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President, and Director of Operations combined with experience as Chief Pilot, Check Airman/Pilot, Simulator Instructor, and related roles.
Michael Lotz
President
Michael J. Lotz is the President of Mesa and has been with the Company since July 1998. He graduated from Iona College Hagen School of Business in New York City with a BBA degree in Financial Accounting in 1983. From 1983 to 1985, he started…
Jonathan Ornstein
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
One of the longest serving CEOs in the industry, Ornstein returned for his second tour with the Company in 1998 as President and CEO and was named Chairman of the Board in 1999. During his first tenure with Mesa, from 1988 to 1994, Ornstein worked closely with Mesa founders…
Jack Rudinsky
Vice President, Contract Revenue and Risk Management
Jack joined Mesa in 2003 and has been instrumental in maximizing revenue under the terms of code share agreements with mainline airline partners, as well as managing fuel procurement, risk management and operational statistical analysis.
Amber Wansten
Vice President, Inflight Services
Amber Wansten serves as Vice President of Inflight Services. Wansten began her career with Mesa as a Customer Service Agent in Manhattan, Kansas in 2000. She moved to Phoenix to continue her career at the company’s corporate office and since that time…