Dan Mchugh

Dan McHugh was a member of the Board of Directors at Mesa Air Group, Inc. (Mesa Airlines) from 2020 until his passing on January 12, 2024.12 During his tenure, he served on the Compensation Committee of the Board.14

Professional Background

Dan McHugh had a diverse background in leadership roles:

• CEO of Orca East, LLC5
• Compensation Committee Chairman at American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL)36
• Chair at BoxLock3

Role at Mesa Airlines

As a member of the Compensation Committee at Mesa Airlines, McHugh was involved in several key responsibilities:

• Reviewing and approving executive officer compensation
• Recommending director compensation to the Board
• Overseeing compensatory arrangements with executive officers
• Administering incentive compensation and equity plans
• Selecting independent compensation consultants
• Reviewing and recommending approval of incentive compensation, equity plans, and severance agreements1

Board Service

McHugh joined the Mesa Air Group Board in 2020.5 His qualifications for serving on the Board were attributed to his experience in the industry.7 As a non-employee director, he was eligible for certain benefits, including free or reduced-fare travel on flights flown by Mesa's partners.1

Compensation

For the fiscal year 2023, McHugh's compensation as a board member included:

• Fees earned or paid in cash: $83,000
• Stock awards: $89,700
• Total compensation: $172,7001

Dan McHugh's contributions to Mesa Airlines' board ended with his passing on January 12, 2024, leaving a vacancy on the Compensation Committee.24