Feel good story—for anyone wondering what the future might hold in an airline air cargo career, it would be heartening to learn that Jason Berry, the President of Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines Group Executive Vice President of Cargo, has been named Alaska Air Group Chief Operating Officer (COO ) and will assume that post November 3.
     Aside from the fact that Jason, for more than 30 years, is a very smart, approachable and well-liked individual, he also delivers a track record as a consummate team player and leader.
     Why is all of this such good news for people in air cargo?
     Here are some words from the man himself, Jason Berry:
     “I'm humbled to have the opportunity to be leading Alaska's operation and also thrilled that Cargo will continue to report up to me.
     “I'm still taking it all in and so proud to have started my airline career as a cargo ramp agent,” Jason Berry revealed.
     Wishing everyone best of luck and business success, some words of Abraham Lincoln come to mind here:
     “The best way to predict your future is to create it.”