Curt Berchtold named Pinnacle Airlines CFO
Pinnacle Airlines named (07-Sep-2012) Curtis J Berchtold as senior VP and CFO. Mr Berchtold was previously CFO at Silver Airways. His start date has yet to be determined. Mr Berchtold succeeds Ted Christie, who resigned as Pinnacle's CFO in Mar-2012. Prior to his previous role as CFO for Silver Airways, Berchtold served as CFO at Corsair Aviation, as well as interim VP planning for Mesa Air Group during its restructuring. Mr Berchtold, as per the carrier's management compensation agreement, will have an initial annual base salary of USD250,000, subject to review on an annual basis. Mr Berchtold is eligible to participate in the Company's Annual Incentive Plan, and will participate in the Company's Long-Term Incentive Program. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - SEC Filing]