Gary Beck brings over fifty years of aviation industry experience to the Renovus portfolio. Most recently he served as the COO of Alaska Airlines, overseeing 5 operating divisions, for 17,000 employees and 45 million guests. His role coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic, where he was responsible for the reduction in all operational costs during a period of never-seen-before uncertainty.

Prior to that, Gary served as President and CEO of Horizon Air responsible for driving the strategy that strengthened the airline’s position as a valued partner for Alaska Airlines with an emphasis on safety, reliability and profitability. At Delta Airlines, after serving as Chief Pilot, he became Senior VP of Flight Operations before becoming President and CEO of Delta’s Connection Academy in Orlando, FL, one of the largest pilot training facilities in the world.

Additionally, as an experienced and qualified negotiator, Mr. Beck has worked with the Airline Pilot Association and other Labor Unions to negotiate new contracts, testified at the Senate and House hearings in support of Greener Skies and Next Gen activities, implemented multiple industry-defining safety and training programs, and worked as a System Chief Pilot and as Captain on multiple Boeing aircraft with over 15,000 flight hours.