Allegiant Board to Expand to 11 with Three Sun Country Executives
Allegiant will expand its board from eight to eleven directors after closing the Sun Country Airlines acquisition by adding Jude Bricker, Jennifer Vogel and Thomas Kennedy. The deal, expected to close May 13, 2026, will create over 650 combined routes and provide access to 18 international destinations.
1. Board Expansion Details
Upon closing the Sun Country Airlines acquisition, Allegiant’s board will increase from eight to eleven members, with current Sun Country directors Jude Bricker, Jennifer Vogel and Thomas Kennedy joining. The transaction is slated to close as early as May 13, 2026, with no immediate changes to ticketing or schedules until FAA certification.
2. New Director Profiles
Jude Bricker has served as Sun Country’s President and CEO since 2017 and previously held leadership roles at Allegiant, including COO. Jennifer Vogel brings legal and compliance expertise from her tenure at Continental Airlines and board roles at AAR and Telluride Regional Airport Authority, while Thomas Kennedy offers finance leadership experience as former CFO of Hertz and North America President at SIXT.
3. Strategic Network Impact
The combined airline will operate over 650 routes—551 Allegiant and 105 Sun Country—and expand Allegiant’s reach to 18 international destinations across Mexico, Central America, Canada and the Caribbean. The consolidated operations under the Allegiant name aim to leverage complementary route networks, connecting small and mid-sized markets with larger cities and leisure destinations.