Envoy Air Inc. has named John D. Nicks to the position of senior vice president, corporate services.
“With more than 40 years of experience in this industry, John is an incredible leader and asset to Envoy,” said President and CEO Pedro Fábregas. “His extensive knowledge of airport operations, scheduling, procurement, Information Technology and Human Resources has contributed to the growth of Envoy, as the industry has evolved over the years.”
Nicks joined American Eagle in 1988 as vice president of administration, managing the human resources, information technology and corporate real estate departments for what was then a multi-carrier regional airline group. In 1998, he played an instrumental role in combining the original five airlines to form American Eagle Inc. Prior to joining American Eagle, Nicks served as vice president schedules and planning and vice president customer service for Air Virginia.
Nicks’ responsibilities include leading a group of multifaceted departments for Envoy including purchasing, contracts, inventory control and logistics, stores, vendor relations management and product performance. Additionally, he oversees the airline’s trade compliance and regulatory programs, as well as corporate real estate functions.
“John brings many years of operational insights to the table, and is highly respected by colleagues, vendors and suppliers alike,” added Fábregas. “Envoy is fortunate to have someone with John’s background and experience guiding our organization.”