Age, Biography and Wiki
David Barger is an American businessman who served as the President and CEO of JetBlue Airways from 2007 to 2015. He was born in 1958 in Newark, New Jersey. He attended Rutgers University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Barger began his career in the airline industry in 1979, working for Eastern Airlines. He then moved to Continental Airlines, where he held various positions in the marketing and operations departments. In 1998, he joined JetBlue Airways as the company's first Chief Operating Officer. He was promoted to President and CEO in 2007, and held the position until 2015. Barger is a member of the Board of Directors of the Air Transport Association of America, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Air Transport Association. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Air Transportation Association. As of 2021, David Barger's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.
| Popular As | David J. Barger |
| Occupation | Former President and CEO of JetBlue |
| Age | 65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | N/A |
| Born | , 1958 |
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| Birthplace | Newark, New Jersey, US |
| Nationality | New Jersey |
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David Barger Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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David Barger Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is David Barger worth at the age of 65 years old? David Barger’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from New Jersey. We have estimated David Barger's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
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Timeline
On September 18, 2014, Barger announced his resignation from the company effective February 16, 2015, following several reports that investors and the board were unhappy with the lagging stock price and Barger's performance. He was replaced on the board and as CEO by Robin Hayes. The stock price increased rapidly after Barger's removal was announced.
Barger has been a Non-Executive Director of AIM Aviation Ltd since February 2014. He has been a Director of gategroup Holding AG since April 2015, and serves as a Director at The Partnership for New York City, Inc. He also serves as a Member of the Board of Governors at International Air Transport Association (IATA). He joined the Boards of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. in May 2017, serving as a member of the Governance, Accountability and Nominating Committee, as well as the Finance Committee.
Barger was one of the first employees of JetBlue Airways in 1998, and served as the Chief Operating Officer until March 2007. Following a February 2007 incident in which the airline was forced to cancel nearly 1,700 flights due to winter storms, JetBlue's board of directors replaced founder and Chief Executive Officer David Neeleman with Barger. He had politicked the board, while Neeleman was busy publicly apologizing. Barger's ascendancy caused widespread demoralization in the ranks. He became JetBlue's new Chief Executive Officer on May 10, 2007. Neeleman, the company's founder and largest individual investor, became a nonexecutive chairman as a result of the change. On June 1, 2009, Barger became the president of JetBlue.
Dave Barger's interest in airlines came from his father, who was a United Airlines pilot for 37 years. From 1982 to 1988, Barger served in a number of positions with New York Air, such as the Director of Stations. In 1992 he joined with Continental Airlines and held various management positions including Vice President of Continental's Newark Liberty International Airport hub.
David J. Barger (born 1958) is one of the co-founders of JetBlue Airways. He also served as the airline's chief executive officer of the airline until his ouster in February 2015. He had been part of JetBlue's founding team and served on the corporation's board of directors. Barger is currently an Operating Partner at Connor Capital SB.
