Bruce R. Kennedy
Bruce R. Kennedy | |
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| Born | October 11, 1938 |
| Died | June 28, 2007 (aged 68) Cashmere, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska, 1963 |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | CEO, Alaska Airlines |
| Spouse(s) | Karleen (Isaacson) Kennedy (m. 1965) |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1963–1965 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Artillery, Fort Wainwright |
| Battles / wars | Cold War |
Bruce R. Kennedy (October 11, 1938 – June 28, 2007) was an American businessman best known for his work as chief executive officer of Alaska Airlines between 1979 and 1991, where he presided over the expansion of the airline. He retired in the early 1990s to do humanitarian work before his death in 2007; he also served as a national leader in his church.