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.