Steve Whisler to Resign from US Airways Board of Directors
elected to resign as a member of its Board of Directors effective Dec.
31. Whisler has served on the Company s Board since 2001.
US Airways Chairman and CEO Doug Parker said, “We are grateful to Steve
for his counsel and influence over the past decade the most
challenging period in the history of commercial aviation. Steve s
business acumen and leadership have helped us navigate during these
volatile and uncertain times and he has served our shareholders well. On
behalf of the US Airways Board, we thank Steve for his valuable
contributions.”
Whisler commented, It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve with
the America West and US Airways Boards in addressing the Company s and
industry challenges over the past 10 years. I am confident my fellow
directors and management will continue to build on the solid foundation
we have put in place.
Whisler, 56, is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Phelps Dodge Corporation. He joined the America West Airlines Board in
2001 and the US Airways Board at the time of the merger in 2005.
Source: US Airways