Delta Appoints Doug Blissit
ATLANTA, GA, August 15, 2005. Delta Air Lines have announced that Doug Blissit has been named vice president of Public Affairs, effective Aug. 15. Blissit, a 24-year Delta veteran, was previously vice president-Network Planning. He oversaw some of the largest network restructuring projects in Delta's 76-year history, including the redesign of the airline's primary hub at Atlanta into a continuous hub operation, the enhancement of the airline's international gateway at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and the integration of regional jets into the network.
"Over the years, Doug has delivered strong leadership and performance in network planning and route development in an extremely competitive business environment," said Lee Macenczak, Delta's executive vice president and chief customer service officer. "Doug's industry experience and extensive contacts in the communities we serve throughout the United States will be invaluable as he leads Public Affairs for Delta." Blissit replaces Harold Bevis, who has retired after a 40-year career with Delta.
"Harold's passion and respectful persuasiveness have been key in garnering the support of state and local officials as well as citizens of the hundreds of communities where Delta operates," said Macenczak. "His past contributions as well as his assistance during this transition period will ensure that Delta maintains momentum in crucial arenas."
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