Hollis Loyd Harris

Background

Harris, Hollis Loyd was born on November 25, 1931 in Carrollton, Georgia, United States. Son of Clarence L. and Nellie Ruth (Hardegree) Harris.

Education

B.Aero. Engineering, Georgia Institute Technology, 1961.

Career

With, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, 1954-1990; assistant vice president facilities, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, 1968-1971; assistant vice president engineering, Delta Air Lines, Inc., Atlanta, 1971-1972; assistant vice president in-flight service department, Delta Air Lines, Inc., 1972-1973; senior vice president passenger service, Delta Air Lines, Inc., 1973-1985; senior vice president operations, Delta Air Lines, Inc., 1985-1987; president, chief operating officer, Delta Air Lines, Inc., 1987-1990; retired, Delta Air Lines, Inc., 1990; president, chief Executive officer, Continental Airline Holdings and Continental Airlines, 1990-1991; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Air Eagle Holdings Inc., 1991-1992; vice chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada, 1992-1993; chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada, since 1993; also director, Air Canada. Board directors American Business Products, Air Canada, Continential Airlines.

Achievements

• Hollis Loyd Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Airline executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member national advisory county National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Board of Governors International Air Transport Association With Army of the United States, 1951-1954. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Georgia Architectural and Engineering Society, International Air Transport Association (Board of Governors).

Connections

Married Joyce Entrekin, July 30, 1955. Children— Patricia S., David L., Michael J.

Father:

Clarence L. Harris

Mother:

Nellie Ruth (Hardegree) Harris

Spouse:

Joyce Entrekin