For the first time in United Airlines’ 94-year history, an African American will sit at the helm of the company.

Before joining the airline company in 2010, the University of Michigan grad, who earned a juris doctorate from the University of Chicago Law School, held executive roles at Sara Lee Corporation, Sonnenschein Nath Rosenthal and the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Hart is excited to step into his new role and says he will focus on leading the company through the current pandemic.

A. Benjamin Spencer recently became the first Black dean in William Mary Law School’s 241-year history.

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