Bill Pal-Freeman was named senior vice president of Administration in April 2012 with responsibility over information technology, human resources, purchasing and contracts, and airline integration. He was previously vice president of Integration.

From 2005 to 2011, he was vice president of Technology and Services for Mesaba Airlines where he was responsible for overseeing the airline’s human resources, information systems, communications and labor relations groups.

Pal-Freeman has more than 30 years of experience in business and consulting roles across a variety of industries. He assisted Mesaba in multiple projects before joining the airline.

Pal-Freeman is a veteran of the airline industry, serving as a senior director at Northwest Airlines. His background also includes positions at ING, Allianz North America and the United States Air Force. He is an adjunct faculty member at Capella University, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in business and technology. He earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Dakota and a bachelor’s degree from Park College.