Leadership
RICH CORRADO
President & CEO
Rich F. Corrado is CEO and President of ATSG and in this role he is responsible for goal-setting and oversight of all ATSG businesses.
Corrado joined ATSG as Chief Commercial Officer in April 2010 and was elected Chief Operating Officer in September 2017. Prior to joining ATSG, Corrado held leadership positions in the consulting and air express industry. He served as President of Transform Consulting Group (2006-2010). He served at DHL Express, as the Executive Vice President of Air Products & Services (2004-2006) and Executive Vice President of Business Development (2003-2004) after the DHL acquisition of Airborne Express. He was the only former Airborne executive named to the DHL US Management Board. At Airborne Express he held several positions over a 17 year period, most notably Senior Vice President of Marketing (2000-2003), and Vice President, Administration for ABX Air (1999-2000).
Corrado also held the position of Senior Manager at Ernst & Young, LLP. Corrado earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics cum laude from Harvard University, and an MBA from Boston College.
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MIKE BERGER
Chief Strategy Officer
Mike Berger is the Chief Strategy Officer for ATSG. He is responsible for all aspects of the global commercial marketing strategy, including marketing, direct sales, advertising, external communications, brand strategy, service/product development and portfolio marketing. Additionally, he is also President of Airborne Global Solutions, ATSG’s consulting and marketing subsidiary responsible for selling the bundled solutions of the ATSG portfolio of companies.
Berger joined ATSG in February 2018. Berger's most recent role prior to joining ATSG was Chief Commercial Officer for Dicom Transportation Group of Canada. Prior to that, he held senior management positions in major air express companies including TNT Europe, DHL, and Airborne Express.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing from Temple University.
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Paul Chase
Chief Commercial Officer
Paul Chase currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer of ATSG and President of Airborne Global Solutions. He joined us from Ameriflight, LLC where he served as CEO. He previously served from 2016 to 2018 in Amazon’s launch team for Amazon Air. During nearly a decade at Southern Air Inc., Chase rose to Chief Operating Officer after serving in a number of operational and global account-management roles, including responsibility for Southern’s contract with the Department of Defense’s Air Mobility Command. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and a graduate of Charter Oak State College in Connecticut. He also holds an MBA degree in aerospace and defense from the University of Tennessee.
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RICH CORRADO
President & CEO
Rich F. Corrado is CEO and President of ATSG and in this role he is responsible for goal-setting and oversight of all ATSG businesses.
Corrado joined ATSG as Chief Commercial Officer in April 2010 and was elected Chief Operating Officer in September 2017. Prior to joining ATSG, Corrado held leadership positions in the consulting and air express industry. He served as President of Transform Consulting Group (2006-2010). He served at DHL Express, as the Executive Vice President of Air Products & Services (2004-2006) and Executive Vice President of Business Development (2003-2004) after the DHL acquisition of Airborne Express. He was the only former Airborne executive named to the DHL US Management Board. At Airborne Express he held several positions over a 17 year period, most notably Senior Vice President of Marketing (2000-2003), and Vice President, Administration for ABX Air (1999-2000).
Corrado also held the position of Senior Manager at Ernst & Young, LLP. Corrado earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics cum laude from Harvard University, and an MBA from Boston College.
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MIKE BERGER
Chief Strategy Officer
Mike Berger is the Chief Strategy Officer for ATSG. He is responsible for all aspects of the global commercial marketing strategy, including marketing, direct sales, advertising, external communications, brand strategy, service/product development and portfolio marketing. Additionally, he is also President of Airborne Global Solutions, ATSG’s consulting and marketing subsidiary responsible for selling the bundled solutions of the ATSG portfolio of companies.
Berger joined ATSG in February 2018. Berger's most recent role prior to joining ATSG was Chief Commercial Officer for Dicom Transportation Group of Canada. Prior to that, he held senior management positions in major air express companies including TNT Europe, DHL, and Airborne Express.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing from Temple University.
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Paul Chase
Chief Commercial Officer
Paul Chase currently serves as Chief Commercial Officer of ATSG and President of Airborne Global Solutions. He joined us from Ameriflight, LLC where he served as CEO. He previously served from 2016 to 2018 in Amazon’s launch team for Amazon Air. During nearly a decade at Southern Air Inc., Chase rose to Chief Operating Officer after serving in a number of operational and global account-management roles, including responsibility for Southern’s contract with the Department of Defense’s Air Mobility Command. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and a graduate of Charter Oak State College in Connecticut. He also holds an MBA degree in aerospace and defense from the University of Tennessee.
Ed Koharik
Chief Operating Officer
Edward J. Koharik III was named Chief Operating Officer for ATSG in September 2019. He is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of ATSG's airlines, maintenance, and service businesses.
Prior to joining ATSG, Koharik was most recently senior vice president of FlightSafety International in New York City. Earlier, he was a director at the U.S. Transportation Command, working with more than 400 commercial providers of transportation services to supplement the federal government’s own transport resources.
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Koharik graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Resources and Information Management from Webster University and a Master’s in Military Operational Art and Science from Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama.
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Joe Payne
Chief Legal Officer
Joseph Payne is the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for ATSG. Payne is responsible for directing the Company’s legal and regulatory affairs, as well as overseeing corporate compliance, governance and security matters. He advises the Board of Directors and senior management on a variety of legal issues, including with respect to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, business transactions, corporate governance and compliance matters, and litigation. Payne also retains and oversees the work of outside counsel.
Payne joined ABX Air as a Contract Manager in April 1995 and held positions as Assistant Corporate Secretary and Corporate Secretary/Counsel from July 1996 to January 2004. He was promoted to Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of ABX Air in January 2004. In December 2007, ATSG was formed from the reorganization of ABX Air for the purpose of creating a holding company structure and Payne was named Senior Vice President, Corporate General Counsel and Secretary of ATSG. In May 2016, he was named Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
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Prior to joining ABX Air, Payne practiced law in the greater Cincinnati area from 1992 to 1995 and worked as an accountant for Hook-SuperX Drugs from 1987 to 1989, prior to attending law school.
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QUINT TURNER
Chief Financial Officer
Quint O. Turner is Chief Financial Officer of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. Turner is responsible for the company's finances, financial planning, financial risk management, record-keeping, and financial reporting.
Turner has held the role of Chief Financial Officer for the company since 2004. His prior roles with ABX Air included Vice President of Administration, Corporate Director of Financial Planning and Accounting, Director of Financial Planning, and Manager of Planning. Turner joined ABX Air in 1988 as a Staff Auditor. Prior to joining the company, he was an Auditor for Touche Ross & Co.
Turner is a Certified Public Accountant and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University (Ohio).
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Ed Koharik
Chief Operating Officer
Edward J. Koharik III was named Chief Operating Officer for ATSG in September 2019. He is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations of ATSG's airlines, maintenance, and service businesses.
Prior to joining ATSG, Koharik was most recently senior vice president of FlightSafety International in New York City. Earlier, he was a director at the U.S. Transportation Command, working with more than 400 commercial providers of transportation services to supplement the federal government’s own transport resources.
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Koharik graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Resources and Information Management from Webster University and a Master’s in Military Operational Art and Science from Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama.
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Joe Payne
Chief Legal Officer
Joseph Payne is the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for ATSG. Payne is responsible for directing the Company’s legal and regulatory affairs, as well as overseeing corporate compliance, governance and security matters. He advises the Board of Directors and senior management on a variety of legal issues, including with respect to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, business transactions, corporate governance and compliance matters, and litigation. Payne also retains and oversees the work of outside counsel.
Payne joined ABX Air as a Contract Manager in April 1995 and held positions as Assistant Corporate Secretary and Corporate Secretary/Counsel from July 1996 to January 2004. He was promoted to Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of ABX Air in January 2004. In December 2007, ATSG was formed from the reorganization of ABX Air for the purpose of creating a holding company structure and Payne was named Senior Vice President, Corporate General Counsel and Secretary of ATSG. In May 2016, he was named Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.
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Prior to joining ABX Air, Payne practiced law in the greater Cincinnati area from 1992 to 1995 and worked as an accountant for Hook-SuperX Drugs from 1987 to 1989, prior to attending law school.
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QUINT TURNER
Chief Financial Officer
Quint O. Turner is Chief Financial Officer of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. Turner is responsible for the company's finances, financial planning, financial risk management, record-keeping, and financial reporting.
Turner has held the role of Chief Financial Officer for the company since 2004. His prior roles with ABX Air included Vice President of Administration, Corporate Director of Financial Planning and Accounting, Director of Financial Planning, and Manager of Planning. Turner joined ABX Air in 1988 as a Staff Auditor. Prior to joining the company, he was an Auditor for Touche Ross & Co.
Turner is a Certified Public Accountant and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University (Ohio).
MATT FEDDERS
Vice President & Controller
Matt Fedders was named to his current position with ATSG in May 2013. He has been Corporate Controller since June 2008. Prior to this he held the role of Director of Financial Reporting/Controller for ABX Air, Inc. since October 2003. Before then Matt worked in various financial management and controllership positions at GE Capital and Structural Dynamics Research Corporation (now part of Siemens PLM Solutions) from 1995 to 2003, and worked for Ernst & Young’s audit practice from 1989 to 1995.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Miami University (Ohio) and a master’s degree in business administration from Xavier University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
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Trisha Frank
Vice President, Government Programs
Trisha Frank was appointed to her current position with ATSG in July of 2021. Trisha also serves as Vice President of Government Programs for Omni Air International, overseeing the airline’s charter sales and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. In 2011, she became the Team Lead for the Patriot Team, which comprises nine commercial airlines committed to augment the military’s own air transport capabilities. She will continue to focus on this important management responsibility. She also serves as the Public Affairs Coordinator for the Airlift/Tanker Association. Frank holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University.
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Paul Harding
Vice President, Information Technology
Paul Harding is Vice President of Information Technology at ATSG. Since joining ATSG as a manager in 2017, Paul has been instrumental in advancing the company’s customer-focused mission by applying new technology to ensure that we operate more efficiently and with more flexibility than ever before. He has assembled a talented team of IT personnel who understand the importance of providing reliable customer service while adapting to new technologies and business changes. He and his team have modernized key systems, upgraded our infrastructure, improved our stance on cyber security, and broadened our capabilities through strategic partnerships with technology vendors. Prior to joining ATSG, Paul worked in technology implementation and team management roles at Sungard, IBM, and EDS.
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MATT FEDDERS
Vice President & Controller
Matt Fedders was named to his current position with ATSG in May 2013. He has been Corporate Controller since June 2008. Prior to this he held the role of Director of Financial Reporting/Controller for ABX Air, Inc. since October 2003. Before then Matt worked in various financial management and controllership positions at GE Capital and Structural Dynamics Research Corporation (now part of Siemens PLM Solutions) from 1995 to 2003, and worked for Ernst & Young’s audit practice from 1989 to 1995.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Miami University (Ohio) and a master’s degree in business administration from Xavier University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
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Trisha Frank
Vice President, Government Programs
Trisha Frank was appointed to her current position with ATSG in July of 2021. Trisha also serves as Vice President of Government Programs for Omni Air International, overseeing the airline’s charter sales and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. In 2011, she became the Team Lead for the Patriot Team, which comprises nine commercial airlines committed to augment the military’s own air transport capabilities. She will continue to focus on this important management responsibility. She also serves as the Public Affairs Coordinator for the Airlift/Tanker Association. Frank holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University.
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Paul Harding
Vice President, Information Technology
Paul Harding is Vice President of Information Technology at ATSG. Since joining ATSG as a manager in 2017, Paul has been instrumental in advancing the company’s customer-focused mission by applying new technology to ensure that we operate more efficiently and with more flexibility than ever before. He has assembled a talented team of IT personnel who understand the importance of providing reliable customer service while adapting to new technologies and business changes. He and his team have modernized key systems, upgraded our infrastructure, improved our stance on cyber security, and broadened our capabilities through strategic partnerships with technology vendors. Prior to joining ATSG, Paul worked in technology implementation and team management roles at Sungard, IBM, and EDS.
DEBBIE LOVELESS
Vice President, Human Capital
Debbie Loveless was appointed to her current position with ATSG in April of 2020. Debbie served as Director of Human Resources for Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services since its inception in 2009. Prior to that she held a series of management positions of increasing responsibility at ABX Air, which she joined in 1981.
She earned a Master of Science in Administration degree in Human Resources from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University. She holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certificate and is a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) in the Society for Human Resources Management.
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RUSS SMETHWICK
Vice President, Corporate Development
Russ Smethwick is Vice President of Corporate Development for ATSG. Prior he was the Director of Strategic Planning, a role he held since joining the organization in April 2007. He also has served as Controller for ATSG subsidiary Air Transport International, Inc. (ATI) since September 2015. Prior to joining ATSG, he held positions overseeing mergers and acquisitions at First Group and as a member of the commercial banking group at Provident Financial.
He holds a bachelor's of business administration degree in accounting from Ohio University and a master's of business administration from Xavier University.
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DEBBIE LOVELESS
Vice President, Human Capital
Debbie Loveless was appointed to her current position with ATSG in April of 2020. Debbie served as Director of Human Resources for Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services since its inception in 2009. Prior to that she held a series of management positions of increasing responsibility at ABX Air, which she joined in 1981.
She earned a Master of Science in Administration degree in Human Resources from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University. She holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certificate and is a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) in the Society for Human Resources Management.
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RUSS SMETHWICK
Vice President, Corporate Development
Russ Smethwick is Vice President of Corporate Development for ATSG. Prior he was the Director of Strategic Planning, a role he held since joining the organization in April 2007. He also has served as Controller for ATSG subsidiary Air Transport International, Inc. (ATI) since September 2015. Prior to joining ATSG, he held positions overseeing mergers and acquisitions at First Group and as a member of the commercial banking group at Provident Financial.
He holds a bachelor's of business administration degree in accounting from Ohio University and a master's of business administration from Xavier University.