Former Tampa International Airport Aviation CEO Brings More
Than 30 Years Experience
Atlanta Mayor Mayor Kasim Reed
announced September 13 that Louis Miller, former Executive Director
and CEO of Tampa International Airport, will be the new Aviation
General Manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Airport.
“I am pleased that Louis Miller has agreed to partner with
me and the City of Atlanta in our efforts to maintain
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the
world’s busiest passenger airport and enhance its role as the
primary economic engine for the region,” said Mayor Reed in
an official press statement. “Under the experienced
leadership of Louis Miller, I am confident that the airport’s
safety, security and amenities for passengers will improve
dramatically. I look forward to working with him to grow the
airport’s international cargo operations and to complete the
construction of the International Terminal.”
Mayor Reed added that “Louis brings more than 30 years of
experience to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and
the City of Atlanta. His leadership at other major airports in
Tampa and Salt Lake City will help us develop and maintain aviation
operations that are second to none. Atlanta is a leading
international city, and I am pleased to bring this level of talent
and management acumen to the city.”
As Executive Director and CEO of Tampa International Airport
from 1996 to April 2010, Miller oversaw, managed and developed the
airport system, which included three general aviation facilities:
Peter O. Knight, Plant City and Tampa Executive Airports.
During his tenure at Tampa International, he oversaw $1.1 billion
in capital improvements, recruited competitive airline services to
achieve below average domestic airfares and doubled passengers to
more than 19 million a year, before the recent recession dropped
2009’s total to 17.2 million.
Prior to Tampa, Miller held several positions with the Salt Lake
City Department of Airports from 1976 to 1996, serving as the Chief
Accountant, Deputy Director of Finance and Administration and
Executive Director, respectively.
“It is an honor and privilege for me to be selected by
Mayor Kasim Reed to serve as the General Manager of
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,” Miller
said. “I have a great deal of respect for Mayor Reed and the
transparent process he used by involving the business and civic
community in the search process for this important position. It is
obvious to me that that he is committed to the citizens of the City
of Atlanta and to all of the passengers and employees who depend on
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.”
“My goal as the Aviation General Manager of the
world’s busiest passenger airport is to exceed Mayor
Reed’s expectations and those of the community at
large,” Miller added.
The primary responsibilities for the Aviation
General Manager include developing and implementing a
strategic plan to further the goals of Mayor Reed and the City of
Atlanta, while ensuring the airport’s continued success as
the region’s leading economic generator, spawning $32.5
billion in direct business revenue.
The general manager also is tasked with ensuring efficient
operations and maintaining safe and secure passenger
accommodations, while delivering world-class customer service for
almost 90 million travelers annually. In addition, the Aviation
General Manager oversees Hartsfield-Jackson’s $6 billion-plus
Capital Improvement Program, including the new $1.4 billion
International Terminal, expected to open in 2012.