Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr. has been actively involved in the management of our company since June 2001 and has served as our chief executive officer since August 2003. Prior to his involvement with Allegiant, Mr. Gallagher devoted his time to his investment activities, including companies which he founded. One of these companies was Mpower Communications Corp., a telecommunications company, for which he served as acting chief executive officer from 1997 to 1999 and as chairman of the board from its inception in 1996 until March 2002. Mr. Gallagher was one of the founders of ValuJet Airlines, Inc. (one of the predecessors to AirTran Airways, Inc.) and served as an officer and director of ValuJet from its inception in 1993 until 1997. From 1983 until 1992, Mr. Gallagher was a principal owner and executive of WestAir, a commuter airline. The agreements under which investors acquired shares in our company in May 2005 provide that Mr. Gallagher be entitled to a seat on our board of directors. He had served on our board prior to that time.
Timothy P. Flynn was elected to the board in July 2006. Prior to his involvement with Allegiant, Mr. Flynn devoted his time to his investment activities. Mr. Flynn was a member of Mpower Communications, Inc. Management Committee. Mr. Flynn was an early investor and former board member of PurchasePro.com, Inc. Timothy P. Flynn served on the Board of Directors of ValuJet Airlines, Inc. (the predecessor to AirTran Airways, Inc.) since he participated in its founding in 1993. Prior to founding ValuJet, Mr. Flynn and his partners founded WestAir Holding, Inc. in late 1982. Mr. Flynn was the Executive Officer and Director of WestAir during his almost 10 years with the Company. Mr. Flynn was a Director of Mesa Airlines from June, 1992 through March, 1993. From 1979 to 1982, he served as an executive officer of Pacific Express Holding, Inc., the parent company of WestAir Commuter Airlines, Inc. He worked in marketing and operations for Eureka Aero, an airline company, from 1975 to 1979. Mr. Flynn and his family reside in Las Vegas, Nevada.
John Redmond was elected to the board in October 2007. Redmond most recently served as president and chief executive officer of MGM Grand Resorts, LLC, and was a member of the board of directors for its parent company MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM.) Prior to his retirement from the company in August 2007, Redmond held various leadership positions at MGM MIRAGE including co-chief executive officer of MGM MIRAGE, chief operating officer of The Primadonna Company, senior vice president of MGM Grand Development, Inc. and chairman of the board and director of MGM Grand Detroit, LLC. Prior to 1996, Redmond was senior vice president and chief financial officer of Caesars Palace and Desert Inn hotel-casinos.
Gary Ellmer was elected to our board in May 2008. Mr. Ellmer served in senior management positions for ATA Airlines from September 2006 until February 2008, serving as chief operating officer from September 2007 until February 2008. From April 2006 until August 2006, Mr. Ellmer served as vice president, business development for American Eagle Airlines and served as president and chief operating officer of Executive Airlines/American Eagle Caribbean from August 2002 until April 2006. From 1998 until 2002, he served in various officer positions for American Eagle Airlines, Business Express Airlines and WestAir Commuter Airlines.
Andrew C. Levy has served as an officer of Allegiant since June 2001 and as Company President since October 2009. As President, Mr. Levy is responsible for all commercial and financial aspects of the business. Previously, he held titles of Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer for the Company. From February 1998 to March 2001, Mr. Levy held various management positions at Mpower Communications . From July 1996 to February 1998, Mr. Levy worked on airline advisory and transactional work as a vice president with Savoy Capital , an investment company focused on the aviation sector. From 1994 to 1996, Mr. Levy held various positions with ValuJet Airlines including Director of Contracts with responsibilities for stations agreements, insurance, fuel purchasing and other related activities. Mr. Levy is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and received a JD from The Emory University School of Law.
Charles W. Pollard has served as vice chairman of Omni Air International, Inc., a charter air carrier, since September 2008. Since 1997, Mr. Pollard served in various executive positions with Omni Air International including as its president and chief executive officer from January 2007 until September 2008. Prior to his employment with Omni Air International, Mr. Pollard served in various executive positions for World Airways from 1987 until 1997. Mr. Pollard began his career as an attorney in the corporate practice group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP from 1983 to 1987.
Montie R. Brewer was elected to the board in October 2009. Mr. Brewer served as the chief executive officer and president of Air Canada, a subsidiary of Ace Aviation Holdings Inc. until April 1, 2009. Prior to Air Canada, Mr. Brewer served as senior vice president of planning at United Airlines. Mr. Brewer's airline experience includes work with Northwest Airlines, Republic Airlines, Braniff and Trans World Airlines. He has planned and developed more than 20 hub operations worldwide and managed low cost airline operations as president of Shuttle by United.
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