McGee Air Services Confirms Ben Reed as President Following Interim Tenure

## McGee Air Services Names Ben Reed President McGee Air Services has elected Ben Reed as its President, with the appointment taking effect October 1, the company announced via PR Newswire. Reed had been serving in the role on an interim basis for the preceding six months, making his elevation to the permanent position a consolidation of leadership already in place. A 17-year veteran of Alaska Air Group, Reed was among the founding leaders of McGee Air Services and has accumulated broad executive experience across safety, compliance, and operations throughout his career. His background positions him to oversee the ground handling and aviation services firm as it continues to operate within the competitive airport services sector. 'Ben's deep institutional knowledge and his role in building McGee from the ground up make him a natural fit for this leadership position,' the company indicated in its announcement. McGee Air Services, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, provides ground handling and related aviation support services at airports across the United States. The company's operational scope places it at the intersection of aviation logistics and ground transportation infrastructure — sectors that share significant overlap with maritime port operations in terms of cargo handling, safety compliance frameworks, and workforce management challenges. Reed's confirmed appointment brings stability to McGee's executive leadership at a time when aviation ground services companies are navigating ongoing labor market pressures and evolving operational demands at major hub airports. His emphasis on safety and compliance throughout his career aligns with industry-wide priorities as ground handling firms face heightened regulatory scrutiny. The appointment was announced on September 25, according to the company's official release.