Sun Country Airlines names new CFO and head of operations

MINNEAPOLIS - Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ:SNCY) has appointed D. Torque Zubeck as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective September 2, the company announced Wednesday in a press release. The airline, currently valued at $668 million, has demonstrated strong financial health with a perfect Piotroski Score of 9 according to InvestingPro data, suggesting robust operational efficiency and financial stability.

Zubeck brings over 30 years of finance experience, including more than 22 years in airline leadership roles. He previously served as CFO of Mesa Airlines from 2021 to 2023 and spent 20 years at Alaska Airlines in various management positions. The appointment comes as Sun Country maintains healthy profit margins, with InvestingPro analysis showing a gross profit margin of 32% and annual revenue of $1.1 billion.

"We’re excited that Torque has agreed to join Sun Country, bringing his extensive experience in finance, commercial, and operational leadership from both Alaska Airlines and Mesa Airlines," said Jude Bricker, Sun Country President and Chief Executive Officer.

Additionally, Stephen Coley has been permanently named Senior Vice President and Head of Operations effective August 13. Coley has been serving as Interim Head of Operations since late April after joining the airline as Vice President of Tech Ops in January 2025.

Prior to Sun Country, Coley was Director of Base Maintenance for United Airlines and has over 22 years of operational experience in the aviation industry.

Bill Trousdale, who served as Interim CFO, will continue as Sun Country’s Vice President of FP&A and Treasurer, a position he has held for nearly eight years.

Sun Country Airlines describes itself as a hybrid low-cost air carrier that provides passenger service, charter flights, and cargo service to Amazon. The company’s financial metrics indicate strong cash generation with a free cash flow yield of 20%, while trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 11.2. Discover more insights about Sun Country’s performance and potential in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Sun Country Airlines Holdings reported its Q2 2025 earnings, exceeding analyst expectations. The airline achieved an earnings per share of $0.14, surpassing the forecasted $0.11, which represents a 27.27% surprise. Total revenue for the quarter reached $263.6 million, slightly higher than the anticipated $255.98 million. Additionally, TD Cowen has maintained its Buy rating on Sun Country Airlines, with a price target of $20. The firm pointed out the airline’s strong positioning among low-cost carriers and noted that about one-third of its revenue is derived from long-term contracts. These developments highlight Sun Country Airlines’ financial performance and strategic positioning in the industry.

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