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Mr. Mallette joined Alpine Air in 1979 as Sales Manager. After successfully guiding the company to profitability as its General Manager Mr Mallette subsequently acquired all of the outstanding shares of the company in 1986. As its Senior Executive Mr. Mallette continues to have hands-on operational control and is actively engaged in day to day operations of each of the Companies divisions. His duties include coordinating flight maintenance and ground operations and directing aircraft acquisition business development and long range planning. Mr. Mallette oversees operations of the Company from its base in Provo Utah with frequent visits to all out-stations.
With a background in finance and accounting Mr. Mallette is uniquely prepared to lead the Company's continued growth. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Carroll College in 1971 Mr. Mallette practiced accounting and worked as a staff auditor for the state of Montana. Armed with skills acquired in the practice of accounting Mr. Mallette connected his intuitive business acumen and sound understanding of aviation and built a company that today remains safe efficient debt free and continues stable growth and profitability.
In addition to providing direction to the Company as its Chief Executive and Chairman Mr. Mallette is an accomplished aviator. He enjoys sport flying and has the distinction of owning and being certified to pilot the North American P-51 Mustang a vintage World War II fighter aircraft. Mr. Mallette's P-51 is appropriately named "Sweet Mary Lou" for his wife of more than 20 years.
Mr. Mallette is active in numerous civic municipal and religious causes including a term as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau of Utah County and past services to Provo City Chamber of Commerce as its Vice President. Mr. Mallette is philanthropic to a number of local and national charities including the Provo Utah Boys and Girls Club. He has attained a fourth degree in the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Mallette is married has three daughters. | 