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Jeppesen Announces New Leaders for Business Operations; Business and General Aviation
Nov. 2, 2007, Englewood, COLO – Jeppesen president and CEO Mark Van Tine has named Brad Thomann senior V.P. and CEO. At
the same time, he appointed Greg Bowlin to replace Kevin Collins as
senior V.P. of Business and General Aviation.
November 2, 2007 By Carey Fredericks
Nov. 2, 2007, Englewood, COLO – Jeppesen president and CEO Mark Van Tine has named Brad Thomann senior V.P. and CEO. At the same time, he appointed Greg Bowlin to replace Kevin Collins as senior V.P. of Business and General Aviation.
Thomann will have overall responsibility for operating Jeppesen’s service units, including those charged with developing and delivering navigational data; developing and deploying technology; human resources; quality and business operations; and training services. Thomann presently serves both as senior vice president of training for Jeppesen and chief operating officer for Alteon which, like Jeppesen, is a subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. Alteon will replace Thomann, whose new role at Jeppesen becomes effective January 1, 2008.
Bowlin will lead the market-facing organization focused on developing and delivering Jeppesen’s portfolio of navigation, flight operations, and training solutions to business aircraft operators and general aviation flyers around the world. Bowlin adds these responsibilities to his current role as senior vice president of Rail, Logistics and Terminals. Bowlin’s appointment is effective immediately.
Collins, who previously served as senior vice president, Business and General Aviation has left Jeppesen.
“Kevin Collins has made many significant contributions during his 22-year career with Jeppesen,” said Van Tine. “I thank him for his service and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”
“These leadership changes strengthen our ability to deliver the high quality, high value products and services that are essential to our customers in the operation of their businesses. Both Brad and Greg possess a wealth of industry experience and knowledge. Their passion for customers, their progressive thinking, and their broad leadership abilities are simply exceptional. I am proud to have them as members of the Jeppesen senior leadership team,” added Van Tine.
