Alaska Airlines Pioneers

Over the years many people have helped build Alaska Airlines into the successful company that it is today. In the early days a few brave men risked their lives, and their livelihoods, opening up the "Great Land" from the air. Each of these people gave mightily of themselves to build Alaska Airlines.

Follow the links below to learn more about four key players in Alaska Airlines' development.

Mac McGee

Shell Simmons

Bob Ellis

"Mudhole" Smith