Jim Ream has been President since November 1999 and President and Chief Executive Officer since April 2002.
Jim Ream has directed ExpressJet in its transformation from a wholly owned regional arm of a major carrier to a diversified aviation company competing in multiple markets. Under his leadership, ExpressJet restructured its commercial and financial framework as it spun off from Continental and established its own identity.
Before joining ExpressJet, Jim’s tenure as a Senior VP with Continental Airlines included resizing, restructuring and stabilizing Continental Micronesia during a serious slowdown in the Asian economy. His other industry positions have included Managing Director of Corporate Purchasing for American Airlines, and with the Aeromedical Division of Evergreen International Aviation, where he began his career. Jim received his MBA from Northwestern University. |