Braniff International Staff Bios
EXECUTIVE GROUP
Our commitment, whether in a museum, hotel, or virtual experience is to provide you with a touch of modern elegance that only the style and luxury Braniff International can provide.
Richard Ben Cass, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ben has been leading the charge to restore the Braniff brand to its legendary heights for years, starting with his book Braniff Flying Colors and continuing in his work with Braniff International, Braniff Airways, Inc., Braniff Airways Foundation, and Braniff International Hotels. Ben is an FAA Airline Transport Pilot and FAA Certified Ground Instructor. Ben’s love for aviation and all things Braniff started at Braniff’s Love Field facility when he was 7 years old, a day that started Ben on a life-long passion. He’s not only Braniff’s Historian, his love for mid- century design can be seen in his participation in the Lincoln and Continental Owners Club and his incredible car collection, as well as his frequent contributions to Continental Comments Magazine.
Collin L. Ice, Chief Operating Officer
Collin is a dedicated and experienced technology and operations professional, with a special emphasis on customer service and program management. He’s headed numerous roles in his 25 year career, with positions including planning, implementation, post-implementation support, project management, continuous improvement and data center management. Collin’s vision for blending the human touch with technological sophistication sets Braniff International into the 21st Century and beyond.
Chloe Wareham-Gordon, Social Media Director & Grant Specialist
As a way to supplement her income as a professional dancer, Chloe Wareham-Gordon began managing social media accounts and writing grants in 2019 to great success. One of her first social media clients have exceeded 1 million across all platforms. Since then, she has helped clients ranging from a wildlife rescue featured in a Sundance award-winning documentary to Bollywood actors, in addition to small businesses, nonprofits/artists, and million-dollar corporations/tech startups—with increasing their organic reach and engagement. Likewise, her grant proposals have resulted in tens of thousands of dollars injected into the coffers of nonprofits. Simultaneously, she has performed a eclectic mix of ensemble and soloist roles with Ballet des Amériques/Carole Alexis Ballet Theatre since 2019. She holds a BFA in Dance from UNC School of the Arts, and she graduated with high honors from Professional Performing Arts School, where she was gifted their highest honor, The Crystal Stair Award for Courage, Character and Endurance.
Chloe loves working for Braniff International! As a “Braniff Brat,” an affinity for the iconic corporation was imbued within her at a young age, with her late father, former Braniff advertising exec, George Gordon, speaking with reverence about the airline. He was most proud of the Braniff chapter of his life: when he famously recruited Alexander Calder—to paint commercial jets—and Halston—to craft sophisticated and classy crew uniforms.