Russell "Chip" Childs is CEO & President of SkyWest, Inc. He was named CEO and nominated to the board of directors in January 2016 and has served as President of the entity since 2014.
Since joining the company, Chip has led SkyWest’s evolution as the world’s largest regional airline. SkyWest was named one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies in 2019, one of the Best Companies to Work For in 2015, and Regional Airline of the Year by Air Transport World for the third time in 2014. In recent years, SkyWest has secured key dual-class fleet flying agreements with major airline partners Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines, redefined its strategic objectives, and elevated financial and operating performance at SkyWest Airlines.
Chip has guided the company through some of the industry’s most challenging times while maintaining a focus on the long-term stability and success of the company and its nearly 14,000 employees. His commitment to SkyWest’s people, coupled with his management of partner carrier relationships, financial planning and internal controls have helped ensure SkyWest is best positioned in one of the most highly competitive segments of the industry. His value-based, innovative approach continues to successfully create opportunity and provide value for SkyWest stakeholders.
Chip joined SkyWest in 2001 as vice president – controller, and served as President and COO of SkyWest Airlines from 2007-2014. He serves as a Director on the Salt Lake City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and is the Chairman of the FAA's NextGen Advisory Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics and master's degree in accounting from Brigham Young University. He and his wife Jennifer have three sons and a daughter.
What is Russell A. Childs' net worth?
The estimated net worth of Russell A. Childs is at least $35.58 million as of November 6th, 2024. Mr. Childs owns 349,548 shares of SkyWest stock worth more than $35,583,986 as of December 21st. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Childs may own. Learn More about Russell A. Childs' net worth.
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Has Russell A. Childs been buying or selling shares of SkyWest?
Over the course of the past ninety days, Russell A. Childs has sold $3,110,347.41 in shares of SkyWest stock. Most recently, Russell A. Childs sold 27,903 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.47, for a transaction totalling $3,110,347.41. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 349,548 shares of the company's stock, valued at $38,964,115.56. Learn More on Russell A. Childs' trading history.
Who are SkyWest's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of SkyWest?
In the last year, insiders at the transportation company sold shares 14 times. They sold a total of 188,757 shares worth more than $17,498,646.76. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 6th when CAO Eric Woodward sold 4,000 shares worth more than $446,120.00. Insiders at SkyWest own 2.0% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at SkyWest. Information on this page was last updated on 11/6/2024.
