C. David Cush (born Shreveport, Louisiana) is the CEO of Service King, an auto repair company. Cush was the CEO of

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from December 2007 to December 2016. He was named CEO on November 26, 2007, effective December 10, 2007, replacing Fred Reid. Prior to joining Virgin America, Cush held a number of positions at

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in his 20 years with the airline, including

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of International Planning and Alliances and Chief of Sales. He also oversaw the re-organization of American Airlines'

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hub at

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following American's acquisition of

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, Cush earned his MBA from the

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Southern Methodist University , mottoeng = "The truth will make you free" , established = , type = Private research university , accreditation = SACS , academic_affiliations = , religious_affiliation = United Methodist Church , president = R. Gerald Turner , ...

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Bio at Virgin America
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