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Jim Graham joined Endeavor Air as Chief Executive Officer in October 2020. Prior to this role, Captain Graham served as Senior Vice President – Corporate Safety, Security, and Compliance group for Delta Air Lines.
In addition to his role at Endeavor, Jim serves as Senior Vice President, Delta Air Lines – Delta Connection.
Jim joined Delta in 1988 as a line pilot. During his career, he has held numerous leadership positions, including S.V.P. – Flight Operations, V.P. – Flying Operations, and Chief Pilot, where he was responsible for the overall conduct of worldwide daily flight operations pertaining to aircraft operations, policies and procedures, pilot qualifications, and Federal Aviation Regulation compliance.
Prior to joining Delta, Jim was a Naval Aviator flying the P-3C Orion aircraft in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. After serving seven years of active duty, he transitioned to the Navy Reserve and retired after a 20-year career.
He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Brian Darsow was named Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Endeavor in February 2023. In this role, he oversees Endeavor’s operational departments (Flight Ops, Inflight Services, Technical Operations and OCC) and Safety.
With 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, including leadership roles in Technical Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain, Brian brings expansive expertise and valuable insight to the leadership team. Brian most recently served as the Managing Director of Delta Connection, and prior to that role, worked at Endeavor as Vice President, Finance & Supply Chain. Brian began his aviation career in 1996 with Northwest Airlines and held roles at The Boeing Company and Timco Aviation Services before starting with Endeavor in 2013.
Jay Furnish was named Chief Administrative Officer in February 2023. Previously, he served as Vice President, Network and Resource Planning, joining Endeavor in February 2016.
Jay brings a wide range of experience to Endeavor. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in the mainline, regional, and fractional aviation industries, his insight into planning and resource allocation allows Endeavor to enjoy an efficient operational throughput, as well as an effective strategy when working around the ever-changing dynamics of commercial aviation. Jay started his aviation career in 1987 fueling planes in SRQ, then as a customer service agent at Continental Airlines. During that period, Jay completed his BS in Accounting and left the aviation industry in 1997 to work as an auditor for the public accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Jay returned to the aviation industry in 2000, holding a variety of leadership roles in finance and operations at Comair and Delta Private Jets prior to joining Endeavor.
Kevin Kyro was named Vice President of Technical Operations in September 2023. In this position, he oversees aircraft maintenance and technical services, including quality, engineering, repair, and supply chain management. Prior to his current role, Kyro served as Managing Director, Technical Operations Support Services at Endeavor Air. He has also held key leadership positions at Southwest Airlines, Delta Air lines, and Northwest Airlines in the areas of quality, compliance, engineering, and maintenance programs. Kyro holds a BS in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Ginny Zarras was named Vice President, Human Resources, in December 2023. In this position, Ginny oversees all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement and satisfaction, benefits, compensation, leadership development and learning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, compliance and internal and external communications.
Ginny brings to her role more than 25 years of experience in aviation. Previously, Ginny served as Managing Director, Human Resources at Endeavor Air.
Prior to joining Endeavor Air in 2015, Ginny held key leadership positions in human resources in local government, higher education and at Northwest Airlines. Ginny holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Organizational Management.
Russ Elander was named Vice President of Flight Operations for Endeavor Air in May 2013. He is responsible for all flight operations and the System Operation Control Center. Russ joined Endeavor Air in October 2004 as Vice President of Ground Operations. Prior to joining Endeavor, he was in senior management positions with Midway Airlines Corp. from 1998 to 2002, serving as Vice President, Customer Service Operations. In 1996, he played a key role in the certification and startup of Corporate Airlines, where he remained as the managing director until joining Midway Airlines. From 1987 to 1996, he was employed by American Eagle Airlines where he held leadership positions, including multiple managing director assignments. He began his aviation career at Air Midwest in 1987.
Patty Allen was named Vice President, Inflight Services, in January 2019. In this role, Patty is responsible for providing strategic leadership to Endeavor's flight attendant team with a focus on continually improving the experience of our customers and flight attendants alike. Patty started her aviation career in 2003 as a flight attendant and has since held various corporate and leadership roles at the company, including HR Recruiter, IFS Quality Assurance Manager, and Director of Inflight Operations. Most recently, Patty served as Director, Inflight Services.
Dave Driscoll was named Vice President - Labor Relations, Legal & Compliance in December 2023. In this role, Dave is responsible for managing all labor/union contract administration matters, including grievances, arbitration, and collective bargaining. He will also lead Endeavor’s employee relations team for all other work groups, as well as HR administrative functions, including Endeavor’s Pass Travel and Drug and Alcohol Programs. Dave will also be responsible for ensuring Endeavor’s compliance with all local, state and federal employment laws including the OFCCP, EEOC and various state Departments of Human Rights. Previously, Dave served as Managing Director, Labor Relations and Legal Affairs.
Dave joined Endeavor Air in 2013 and brings more than 23 years of experience in airline labor relations and legal matters, including 10 years at Northwest Airlines, as well three years as a shareholder at Ford & Harrison, LLP, where he represented both main line and regional carriers in a wide variety of labor and collective bargaining matters. He holds a JD from William Mitchell Law School and a BA in Communication and Broadcast Journalism from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.