Michael J. Boyd

Mike Boyd is President of The Boyd Group, an aviation consulting firm he co-founded in 1984. Boyd had been an airline executive and, as a consultant, has completed hundreds of projects for airlines, airports and suppliers. Airports, especially, have hired Mike for his expertise in air service development.

He has often been interviewed and quoted in the media on the topic of transportation. His firm is based in Denver, Colorado.

Jerrold A. Glass

Jerry Glass is a consultant with Ford & Harrison, the preeminent labor and employment law firm. Mr. Glass is a highly recognized HR executive stemming from his work in restructuring US Airways. He has negotiated over 70 labor agreements in the airline, transportation and manufacturing industries.
Ford & Harrison has now tapped Glass to head up a new subsidiary, F&H Solutions Group. Glass, his wife, and two children, reside in Northern Virginia.

Richard Eastman

Richard Eastman is a travel-industry technology expert with his own firm, The Eastman Group (TEG). This Travel Technologist is a prolific writer who freely expresses his often unique perspectives. Richard is a frequent public speaker and columnist who doesn’t shy away from controversy.
We can count on Richard Eastman to spot new trends and to point out flaws in travel distribution. And, he is likely to be quoted publicly.

Jared Harckham

Jared Harckham is a consultant with SH&E having spent over 20 years as an airline executive with TWA and Aeromexico. Mr. Harckham is a proven authority on airline scheduling and emerging markets. He recently completed a review of the US Airways restructuring plan.

Harckham has particular expertise in the subject of airline global alliances, being instrumental in the formation of SkyTeam. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Michael Miller

Michael Miller is the former Editor in Chief of Aviation Daily. He is now a partner in a Washington, DC, airline consulting organization, The Velocity Group.
Appearing on CNN over 100 times, he is recognized as a leading authority on the aviation industry. Mr. Miller has recently been quoted on the subject of airline bankruptcy and reorganization.

Terry Trippler

Terry Trippler is considered a foremost authority on airline rules and operations from the travelers’ perspective. With almost 40 years of industry experience, he has accumulated a vast knowledge of fares and destinations. Many publications have quoted Terry in articles ranging from dream trips to airport security.

Mr. Trippler began his career as an airline ticketing agent and now consults and acts as an advisor around the world.

Robert W. Mann, Jr.

Airline industry analyst Robert W. Mann, Jr. is the principle consultant at his firm, R.W. Mann & Company, Inc. He is frequently quoted on the topic of airlines. Bob Mann began his career right out of MIT with top firms like America Airlines, Pan American, and TWA and later rose to VP at SH&E before going independent in 1993.

Mr. Mann has been a pilot, a darling of the media for his industry analysis, and an advisor to many airline executives. In addition to board memberships, he is a current member of The Wings Club in New York.