Freeman Degboe has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication to veterans and their families through his work with Allegiant Air’s military programs. As a leader and advocate, Freeman has played an instrumental role in launching and advancing initiatives that support the transition of military personnel into careers at Allegiant. Through these efforts, Freeman has helped countless veterans find meaningful employment, providing them with opportunities to thrive in a dynamic industry.
His contributions have been recognized internally at Allegiant Air, where Freeman received accolades for his innovation in veteran recruitment strategies and his commitment to creating a supportive workplace culture for military personnel. He has earned multiple recognition and awards such as the the Military Friendly Award, the DAV patriot employer award, Vets Indexes award etc. on behalf of the company.
As an immigrant to the U.S. in 2006, I was awed by the endless opportunities before me; far beyond anything I had ever imagined in life. I ran through every open door: interning at the Brooklyn Zoo, attending the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, volunteering with Global Potential in NYC and the Dominican Republic, and earning a Seinfeld Family Foundation scholarship to fully fund my college education; all before graduating high school in 3 years. From there, I launched into aviation, joining the Green Mountain Boys of the Vermont Air Guard, where I rose from F-16 crew chief to recruiting and much more. In parallel, I advanced from ramp agent to Performance Manager at Delta, and later became a Program Manager and Talent Acquisition Manager at Allegiant Air. There were moments of failure and doubt, but a few key people kept me going; and still do. Their belief in me helped shape my path.
With over a decade of cross-sector experience in aviation, military, and corporate environments, I merge frontline operational expertise with strategic HR leadership. My background includes F-16 / F-35 maintenance, operations management, and HR business partnering; shaped by service in the Air Force and leadership roles at Allegiant Air and Delta. I’ve launched competency-based hiring systems, built pathway programs, and spearheaded microcredentialing efforts to enhance internal mobility. From C&E and talent acquisition to learning systems and change management, I empower teams to drive measurable results. I’ve coached HR teams, led contact center modernization projects, and managed routing strategies to support enterprise performance. I make HR a business driver focused on safety, culture, and continuous improvement.
