MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sun Country Airlines SNCY has appointed Jennifer L. Vogel, former Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Continental Airlines, Inc., to its Board of Directors effective October 14, 2022.

“I’m honored to introduce Jennifer as our newest member of the board,” said Board Chairman David Siegel. “Her decades of leadership in the aviation industry, combined with her experience in corporate leadership and leadership, will provide valuable insights for our own organization.”

Vogel brings over 30 years of leadership experience both as a corporate leader and as a member of public bodies. At Continental, she played a key role in rebuilding the airline’s business, helping it achieve significant global expansion and undergoing significant restructuring and rebuilding after September 11, 2001. She also played a key role in the merger of Continental Airlines with United Airlines, creating the world’s largest airline in less than five months.

Vogel has extensive board and committee experience. Her current responsibilities include the Telluride Regional Airport Authority Board, the AAR Corp. Board and the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund. Recognitions include “Most Influential Corporate Board Directors” by women inc. and “Most Powerful and Influential Women in Texas” by the Texas Diversity Council and Texas Diversity Magazine.

“I am delighted that Jennifer will be joining our board and leadership team,” said Jude Bricker, CEO of Sun Country Airlines. “She brings a lot of real-world hands-on experience that will help us continue our growth and financial performance. She is a dynamic leader with a proven track record.”

Vogel earned her BBA from the University of Iowa and her JD from the University of Texas.

Vogel replaces Patrick Kearney, who resigned from the Board of Directors effective October 14, 2022. Kearney’s resignation was not the result of disagreements with the company.

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