Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

Lorraine is the Vice President People for Pinnacle Airlines based out of Memphis, TN. Her duties include oversight of the entire HR and Internal Communications initiatives for this mid-sized regional airline. Prior to joining Pinnacle, Lorraine was the president of Lessons in Loyalty, a company specializing in helping organizations create cultures where employees come to work because they want to, not because they have to; recognizing that happy employees create loyal customers. Lorraine's recently published book, Lessons in Loyalty, outlines the principles utilized by Southwest Airlines to create one of the most productive and successful cultures, and is quickly gaining momentum in the business community as a primer for companies who want to know how Southwest Airlines does it. As a 15-year veteran of Southwest Airlines, Lorraine was the Houston District Marketing Manager and the Manager of the University for People prior to joining the People Department (Human Resources) as Director of Employment, tasked with "hiring Warrior Spirits". Her track record includes her ability to achieve optimal results in times of chaos, high stress, change and reorganization. She commuted daily to Dallas from her home on a sailboat in Clear Lake, TX. In 1986, Lorraine started her own aviation charter company at Hobby Airport which, within 3 years, boasted billings of over three million dollars. Lorraine has been the recipient of the Women's Business Support Network "International Business Woman of the Year" in 1988, finalist in the Houston Post's "Top Ten Business Women of the Year" in 1989, Aviation Person of the Year from the Hobby Airport Chamber of Commerce in 1991, was a recipient of Southwest Airlines' "Winning Spirit" Award, the Houston District's "Positively Outrageous Service" award, Southwest Airlines' representative in "Leadership Texas 2000." and most recently received the People Department's "Thinking Outside the Box" award. Lorraine received her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification in May 2003 and is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management, Dallas Human Resource Association, Bay Area Human Resource Management Association, Memphis SHRM, American Society for Training and Development, Association of Psychological Type, and is a guest lecturer at Rice and University of Houston's Executive MBA programs. Lorraine speaks three languages. When not working and flying, Lorraine and her husband Jim are sailing on their boat (and home), Wandering Star.

Ian Massey is chief financial officer of GMT Global. Since joining Republic Financial in September 2001, Mr. Massey has had executive responsibility for the Aviation and Portfolio group, as well as for the marketing and communications functions. Mr. Massey serves as a member of several boards for Republic Financial's portfolio companies, including Cerona Networks, Griffith Enterprises, LLC, and Al-Jon Manufacturing, LLC. Prior to joining Republic Financial, Mr. Massey was the senior financial executive of Airbus Industrie and a member of the executive board. He joined Airbus in 1991. Previously, he worked for British Aerospace in a number of financial positions and as finance director of the BAe Hatfield site, then divisional finance director for the BAe Regional Aircraft business. He began his career in the automotive industry with Ford Motor Company in 1973, and in 1975, he transferred to Massey Ferguson. In 2001, Mr. Massey received the Order of the British Empire for contributions to the field of aviation. A chartered management accountant, Mr. Massey graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in aeronautical engineering in 1973.

Nicholas R. Tomassetti has been a member of our board of directors since January 2003. Mr. Tomassetti has been President & Chief Executive Officer of NRT Associates since January 2, 2002. From March 2000 through January 2002, he served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Airbus North America Holdings, Inc. and from 1994 to March 2000, he served as President & Chief Operating Officer of that company. Prior to joining Airbus, Mr. Tomassetti served in a number of executive positions for Douglas Aircraft Corporation and Pratt & Whitney. Mr. Tomassetti is also a director of EarthFirst Technologies, Inc.

R. Philip Shannon , age 61, has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 2003. He was an Assurance Partner with KPMG LLP from 1984 to 2001. Previously, he held other positions with the firm from 1972 to 1984. While with the firm, he served as a member of the National Industrial Products Committee and the Southeast Area Manufacturing Committee, and was Partner in Charge of the Southeast Area Industrial Products Group.

Thomas S. Schreier, Jr. has been a member of our board of directors since January 2003. Mr. Schreier has been Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Bancorp Asset Management since November 2000 and President of First American Funds since February 2001. From 1998 to November 2000, Mr. Schreier served as Senior Managing Director and Head of Equity Research for U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc. Prior to joining U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc., Mr. Schreier was a senior airline equity analyst and director in the Equity Research department at Credit Suisse First Boston. He has also served as Vice President of Finance for Northwest from May 1995 to August 1996.

Stephen E. Gorman has been President, North America of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts since August 2001. From 1996 to August 2001, Mr. Gorman served in a number of senior management positions for Northwest. He was Executive Vice President, Technical Operations and Flight Operations of Northwest from February 2001 to August 2001, Senior Vice President, Technical Operations from January 1999 to February 2001, and Vice President, Engine Maintenance Operations from 1996 to January 1999. Prior to joining Northwest, Mr. Gorman was Vice President, Operations for Aviall, Inc. Mr. Gorman is also a director of Rohn Industries, Inc.

Douglas W. Shockey has been Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2002. Mr. Shockey was Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering from December 1995 to August 2002. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Shockey was Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering for Flagship Airlines from 1988 to 1995. Previously, Mr. Shockey was also Vice President for Air Midwest from 1984 to 1988.

Barry G. Baker has been Vice President, Maintenance and Engineering since September 2002. Mr. Baker joined the Company in January 1996 and served as the Director of Maintenance from April 1999 through August 2002. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Baker was the Manager of Maintenance Operations for Flagship Airlines from 1988 to 1996. Previously, Mr. Baker held various positions at A V Air, Inc. from 1985 to 1988.

Jeffrey M. Dato has been Vice President - Risk Management and Information Technology since November 2006. In this role, he is responsible for the airline’s technical infrastructure, enterprise risk and continuity of business operations. Mr. Dato has worked with domestic and international companies and governments to assess and manage operational and technology risks since 1989. Prior to joining our company, Jeff lead regional advisory practices for several "Big 4" accounting firms with a specific focus on operational resiliency and technology availability as they relate to enterprise risk. Mr. Dato holds a Bachelors of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Finance from the College of William and Mary and is one of less than 100 professionals globally to have obtained a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) certification from the Disaster Recovery Institute.

Jonathan C. Young has been Vice President, Flight Operations since August 1998. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Young was Manager, Flight Operations and Quality Assurance for Northwest from 1997 to August 1998. Previously, Mr. Young held Director of Flight Training positions for FlightSafety International, Phoenix Airlines Services, Inc. and American Eagle Flagship.

Russ Elander has more than 20 years of aviation management experience. He has been with Pinnacle Airlines since October 2004. Prior to joining our company, he was in various senior management positions with Midway Airlines Corporation from 1998 to 2002, most recently serving as Vice President, Customer Service/Operations. In 1996 he played a key role in the certification and start up of Corporate Airlines, where he remained and functioned as the Managing Director until joining Midway Airlines. From 1987 to 1996 he was employed by American Eagle Airlines where he held various leadership positions including multiple Managing Director assignments. He began his aviation career at Air Midwest in 1987.

Lawrence Grant has been Vice President of Purchasing and Contract Management since May 2007. Prior to joining our company in 2003 as the Director of Material Management, Mr. Grant was employed by Northwest Airlines, Inc. He joined Northwest in 1995 and held a number of management positions of increasing responsibility in the Materials Management Organization. Mr. Grant holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management, and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Management.

Mark Burpee has been actively involved in the aviation world since 1982. Originally soloing a Fixed Wing General Aviation Aircraft in June of 1983, Mark has gone on to receive his Multi-Engine Rating, Commercial Pilots License, and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument rating through Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Currently Mark is a First Officer with Pinnacle Airlines; Northwest Airlines reginal jet service. In 2001, having the opportunity to work for a Powered Parachute manufacturer, Mark was asked by Ms. Sue Gardner of the FAA to join a group that would be directly responsible for the research and implimentation of Sport Pilot. Mark's involvement with working with the FAA on writing the Practical Test Standards for the new Sport Pilot Rule has gained him a high profile in the Light Sport Aviation Communities.

Tom came to Horizon Aviation after working for Pinnacle Airlines. He found that while flying for an airline has a certain appeal to him, he favors the dynamism of Horizon and its students. He loves teaching others to fly. But what does he love about flying? He can go out on a gorgeous day and "...hang out in the sky."

Alfred T. Spain joined our Board of Directors in January 2008. Prior to his retirement as Senior Vice President of Operations for JetBlue Airways in May 2006, Mr. Spain held Vice President and Director positions at Continental Airlines, and was Vice President of Flight Operations for Continental Micronesia, Inc., its majority owned subsidiary, from 1984 to 1997. Mr. Spain’s experience includes qualification as an A-320 Captain and Check Airman, Chairman of the Air Transport Association Operations Council, senior management of flight operations for domestic and international airlines, as well as civilian and military experience in safety applications for flight and ground operations.

Dirk C. McMahon is a Northwest-designated member of our board of directors. He has served as Senior Vice President, Customer Service of Northwest since August 2001. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Ground Operations from March 2000 to August 2001, Vice President, Ground Operations, from January 1999 to March 2000 and Vice President, Line Maintenance, from September 1996 to January 1999. Mr. McMahon joined Northwest in 1985 and has also held positions in ground operations, pricing, finance, cargo and line maintenance.

James E. McGehee, Jr. has been chairman and owner of McGehee Realty and Development Company, located in Memphis, Tenn., since 1967. He was chairman of the board and CEO for McGehee Mortgage Company from 1951 through December 31, 1985. For fifteen years McGehee served as chairman for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners. Additional organizations he has served are National Commerce Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors, Rhodes College Board of Trustees, Baptist Memorial Hospital Advisory Board and the Campbell Clinic Foundation Board of Trustees.

R. Philip Shannon has served as a director since July 2003. He was an Assurance Partner with KPMG LLP from 1984 to 2001. Previously, he held other positions with the firm from 1972 to 1984. While with the firm, he served as a member of the National Industrial Products Committee and the Southeast Area Manufacturing Committee, and was Partner in Charge for the Southeast Area Industrial Products Group.