Sun Country Airlines appoints Wendy Schoppert to board of directors

MINNEAPOLIS - Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ:SNCY), a $653 million market cap airline generating over $1.1 billion in annual revenue, announced the appointment of Wendy Schoppert to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2025.

Schoppert currently serves as Chair of the Board of The ODP Corporation/Office Depot and holds board positions at Davita, Inc. and Fossil Inc. Her previous board experience includes The Hershey Company, Bremer Financial Group, and Big Lots, Inc. According to InvestingPro data, Sun Country maintains strong financial health with a perfect Piotroski Score of 9, suggesting excellent operational efficiency and financial stability. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 10 more key insights about SNCY’s performance and prospects.

Her executive career includes nine years at Sleep Number Corporation, where she held several senior leadership roles including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Schoppert also worked in senior positions at U.S. Bank and began her career in the airline industry with roles at American Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and America West Airlines.

"Wendy brings an exceptional combination of financial and governance expertise to our Board," said Jennifer Vogel, Sun Country Board Chair, according to the company’s press release.

Sun Country Airlines President and CEO Jude Bricker noted that Schoppert’s background, including her early career in the airline industry, positions her to contribute to the company’s operations.

Schoppert holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and operations research and an MBA from Cornell University.

Sun Country Airlines describes itself as a hybrid low-cost air carrier that provides passenger service, including scheduled and charter flights, as well as cargo service. The Minnesota-based airline operates flights throughout the United States and to destinations in Mexico, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean. Trading at a P/E ratio of 11.6 and currently showing signals of being undervalued according to InvestingPro’s comprehensive Fair Value analysis, the company maintains healthy profitability with $58.9 million in net income over the last twelve months. Access the full SNCY research report and detailed financial metrics by subscribing to InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Sun Country Airlines has reported its Q2 2025 earnings, which exceeded analyst expectations. The airline achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.14, surpassing the forecasted $0.11, marking a 27.27% surprise. The company’s total revenue reached $263.6 million, slightly above the anticipated $255.98 million. Additionally, Sun Country Airlines has appointed D. Torque Zubeck as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2, 2025. Zubeck brings over 30 years of finance experience, with significant roles at Mesa Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Furthermore, TD Cowen has maintained its Buy rating and a $20 price target for Sun Country Airlines, citing the airline’s resilient business model. The firm noted the carrier’s strong positioning among low-cost airlines, with about one-third of its revenue derived from long-term contracts.

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