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Chief of Operations at Delta Air Lines

I’m back from a three-year LinkedIn hiatus! The past few years have been incredibly busy. Like the rest of the world, the pandemic forced us all to pause and take stock of the moments that matter, so I thought it might be fitting to return with a post that highlights a Delta tradition that means a lot to so many. This week, we hosted our annual Delta Jet Drag that raises money to support the great work the American Cancer Society is doing to fund cancer research and provide critical resources to those battling cancer. There are a lot of ways to host a fundraiser but none more memorable than pulling an aircraft alongside your colleagues and friends. While the competition is always fun to watch, Delta people raised more than $1.3M to help those in the fight against cancer. Together, we pull in hopes that one day no one is impacted by this disease. To all the caregivers, you are seen and appreciated and to those currently battling cancer, keep fighting! The Delta family is behind you and cheering you on every step of the way. If you want to donate, consider visiting Delta’s American Cancer Jet Drag page. Donations are still being accepted. Let’s put an end to cancer once and for all. https://lnkd.in/eypqptV3 P.S. For those wondering if I pulled a jet, you bet I did! In fact I pulled twice. 💪🏻

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Peter J. Stewart

EVP Strategy & Alliances | President | Board Member | ex-PwC Consulting, PGi, T-Mobile (Nextel), Coca-Cola

3mo

Great to hear from you John! Just got back from a conference in Denver - always happy with my Delta Air Lines experience and proud 10+ year Diamond and close to 3MM. Have been flying the Delta friendly skies since 1980 when we moved from Austria to Atlanta for my fathers job with The Coca-Cola Company. Take care fellow Emory WEMBA alum.

Michael Sandor

People, Project Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Storytelling, Agile, Improv!

3mo

We are glad to have you back, both LinkedIn and TechOps. Thanks for pulling with us this year.

Len Pagano

Anchorman on YouTube's SNN channel

3mo

Impressive to see - and read - this, John! And, with the SafeAmerica Foundation's great history with Delta and former CEO Leo Mullins and EVP Mac Armstrong and Vice President John Marshall, we developed good work globally... through WorldSafe. If interested, I'd love to chat... as we're doing work for UCare in Ukraine. And, love to help people 'fly in' to the U.S. Again, congratulations. And, know we're also doing impressive work for American veterans... and having them transporting to medical care, also. (you can call me at (770)-509-7958)

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Welcome back to LinkedIn! You haven’t changed one bit from our days back in Planning and Scheduling! So incredibly Proud of your accomplishments at Delta and glad to see that you are back at TechOps!

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Jeff Akin

Global Client Service Partner I Strategy & Transformation Executive

3mo

Great to see you out here again my friend - hope all is well…great work with the plane pull, for a terrific cause.

JR Harding

Florida State University (FSU) Faculty Member, ADA Consultant, Speaker, and Change Agent at JR Harding

3mo

Looking good my friend! Thank you for your leadership with building everyone into the plan rather than adding us later! Look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. Great job with the fundraising effort! Years ago, my cross disability "relay for life" team raised $85,000… As a community, we can do great things together.

Sergio Sovero

Captain at Delta Air Lines

3mo

It’s so awesome to see our leaders participating in this great cause!

Kiko Harvey

Chief Audit, Investigation and ERM Executive | Board Committee Chair

3mo

Good to hear from you again! Glad you are well. Brings back fond memories of the jet drag. I’m sure I have a t-shirt buried in a drawer somewhere. ✈️

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Jodi Daniels

Practical Privacy Advisor / Fractional Privacy Officer / WSJ Best Selling Author / Keynote Speaker

3mo

Welcome back! Great to see you here!!

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