Wade Eyerly

Wade Eyerly is an accomplished entrepreneur and innovator, renowned for his trailblazing ventures in heavily regulated industries. As the CEO and Founder of Degree Insurance Co., Eyerly continues to make a significant impact in the realm of insurance. With an impressive background that spans diverse fields, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate complex challenges and pioneer groundbreaking solutions.

Eyerly first gained recognition for his role as the founder and CEO of Surf Air, where he revolutionized the airline industry with the introduction of the all-you-can-fly subscription model. This groundbreaking concept not only disrupted traditional air travel but also showcased Eyerly’s aptitude for driving innovation even within highly regulated spaces. He went on to be CEO of two airlines, Executive Chairman of a third and spent time as an executive at Wheels Up.

Before his entrepreneurial journey took off, Eyerly honed his skills and expertise in prominent positions. He served on the staff of then-Vice President Dick Cheney, contributing his insights as an economist at the Pentagon. Eyerly’s dedication to public service led him to serve as an intelligence officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency, where he completed a tour of duty in Iraq.

Eyerly’s involvement in the political landscape is also noteworthy. He served on the National Finance Committee for both of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaigns.  He also worked for Utah’s then-Governor Jon Huntsman while he was studying at Brigham Young University (BYU). He served as a Public Utilities Commissioner in New Canaan, CT, as well.  Eyerly holds degrees from the University of Central Missouri and BYU.