Sean Menke takes the lead at Pinnacle Airlines Corp on July 1 after serving as president and CEO of Frontier Airlines from 2007-2010, and executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Air Canada from 2005-2007. Before his tenure at Air Canada, Mr. Menke served as Frontier's senior vice president and chief operating officer. During his first tenure with Frontier, which began in January 1999, he oversaw a number of critical areas of the company. Among his previous accomplishments, Mr. Menke led the 2003 development and launch of the company's "A Whole Different Animal" brand, which has become a hallmark of Frontier's marketing efforts.

Mr. Menke gained extensive aviation experience serving in key leadership positions at United Airlines and Western Pacific Airlines. His experience also includes several positions with America West Airlines.

Mr. Menke holds an Executive MBA from the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, and dual bachelor's degrees in economics and aviation management from The Ohio State University.