Sanford Airport Authority

The Sanford Airport Authority is comprised of nine members appointed by the Sanford City Commission. The Authority Elects its own chairman, vice chairman, and treasurer. The airport is operated by the President/CEO, who is appointed by the Authority, and his staff of 50 full-time employees.

Mission

It is the mission of the Sanford Airport Authority to operate, maintain, improve, expand and professionally manage the Orlando Sanford Airport for the convenience and benefit of the air traveling public and economic development of the Central Florida community.

In furtherance of this mission, the Authority shall seek both aviation and non-aviation business and industry to utilize the land, services and facilities located at the airport, and shall manage the airport resources in a prudent, lawful, community-conscious and fiscally responsible manner.

Airport Authority Members

Tim Donihi, Chairman
Stephen P. Smith, Vice Chairman
U. Henry Bowlin, Secretary/Treasurer
Tom Ball, Board Member
David L. Cattell, Board Member
Whitey Eckstein, Board Member
William R. Miller, Board Member
Clayton D. Simmons,  Board Member
Tim M. Slattery, Board Member
A.K. Shoemaker, Chairman Emeritus
Kenneth W. Wright, Counsel 
 
Airport Authority Staff                      407-585-4000

Larry A. Dale, C.M., President and CEO, Commander - Airport Police Dept.
Bryant Garrett, A.A.E., Vice President, Finance/CFO, Chief of Police - Airport Police Dept.
Diane Crews, C.M., Vice President, Administration
George Speake, C.M., Vice President, Operations & Maintenance
Frank Liberatore, Construction Manager
 
Public/Private Venture

Orlando Sanford International Airport benefits from a unique blend of local government and private investment that makes for a very customer focused airport. SFB is operated through a public/private partnership between the Sanford Airport Authority and TBI Airport Management, Inc. TBI Airport Management, Inc. has been contracted by the Sanford Airport Authority to manage both the international and domestic terminals, develop additional air service, and provide ground handling and cargo services. This public/private partnership has created service benefits for SFB airline customers and passengers.
 
TBI Airport Management, Inc. forms part of abertis, an international group which manages mobility and telecommunications infrastructures across three business areas: toll roads, telecommunications infrastructures and airports. As a result of continuous international expansion in the company's activities the Group now operates in 15 countries on three continents.  abertis airports holds stakes in 30 airports in 9 countries with a global traffic in excess of 80 million passengers a year and is one of the largest operators in the world with a notable presence in Europe and America.
 
TBI Staff                                               407-585-4500
 
Larry D. Gouldthorpe, A.A.E.- President
R. Keith Robinson - Vice President, Director of Finance
Gregory A. Dull - Vice President, Director of Marketing
David W. Logan - Director of Operations and Maintenance
Michael D. Damico - ISS Manager
Michael J. Caires - Public Relations Manager