Mark Z always was open and very engaging with the pilot group. He had high expectations, but if you did your job, he would go out on a limb for you. He had a great vision for PSA. After he took over the job, schedules got a tad bit better (no long 3-4 hour sits), and schedulers started acting a little more polite. I think things were going to progress for the better. It is very sad to hear of his passing. I hope that once the mourning has passed, his position is replaced with someone that can engage and earn the respect of the pilot group and be a barrier to those above him that have the goal of making our life miserable.