Bill Ayer is a graduate of Stanford University with a bachelor's degree in economics and biology, Ayer earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of Washington.
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Bill Ayer holds commercial and flight instructor pilot certificates with instrument and multi-engine ratings.
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Bill Ayer began his career with Alaska in 1995 as vice president of marketing and planning and progressed through various posts to become chief executive officer in 2002, and chairman in 2003.
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Bill Ayer spent 13 years at Horizon where he was senior vice president of operations before joining Alaska.
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Bill Ayer serves on the University of Washington Board of Regents.
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Bill Ayer was appointed by then-Governor Christine Gregoire from January 17,2012 to September 30,2016.
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Bill Ayer is director of Puget Energy, the Museum of Flight and Angel Flight America.
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Bill Ayer serves on the University of Washington Business School Advisory Board.
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On February 16,2012, Bill Ayer announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and its parent company on May 15,2012 and will be replaced by Brad Tilden, the airline's president.
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Bill Ayer is a pilot and CFO For Alaska Airlines since 2014.
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Bill Ayer is chairman of the AOPA Foundation, and pilot.