Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) owns and operates Memphis International Airport (MEM), as well as two general aviation airports, General DeWitt Spain airport near downtown and Charles W. Baker airport in Millington. MSCAA is responsible for the operation and maintenance of runways and airport buildings and facilities. The Memphis Airport Police Department is also part of MSCAA. The Airport Authority is self-funded and receives no local tax revenue. MSCAA’s annual budget is approximately $118 million.
There are approximately 300 full-time and 35 seasonal employees of MSCAA.
MSCAA is governed by a seven-member board of commissioners. Five are appointed by the Mayor of Memphis and two are appointed by the Shelby County Mayor. All MSCAA board member nominations must be approved by the Memphis City Council, and the commissioners serve seven-year terms.
Board of CommissionersMichael Keeney, Chair Jack Sammons, Vice Chair Belinda Anderson, Secretary Pamela Clary Pace Cooper Gregory Fletcher Albert Glenn |
Staff LeadershipTerry S. Blue, A.A.E. – President & Chief Executive Officer Marshall Stevens – A.A.E. Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer Sylvester Lavender – Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer Nathan Luce P.E., A.A.E. – Director of Airside Operations and Public Safety Lori Morris – Director of Terminal Operations Kenneth Parrish – Director of Procurement Jeffrey W. Hanley, C.M. – Director of Finance Brian A. Tenkhoff, P.E., C.M. – Director of Development James A. Hay II, C.M. – Senior Director, Terminal Modernization Zach Shaw, PE, PMP – Director of Maintenance David Ritter C.M. ACE – Director of Information Technology Glen Thomas, C.M. – Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications/Public Information Officer Jason McBride, C.M. – Director of Properties Wes Blair – Chief of Public Safety Michael Fulton – Director of Government Affairs and Business Diversity Development (BDD) Amber Floyd – General Counsel Regina Armstrong – Senior Manager of Business Diversity Development Julie Stewart, P.H.R. – Director of Human Resources |