FYI Friday: Dave Edwards, Jr.
Join us for our March FYI Friday at the Marriott, presented by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. Guest Speaker Dave Edwards, Jr. will be discussing a general overview of the airport, commercial air service -passenger and cargo, the terminal development project, land development, general aviation services, and upcoming capital development projects. We hope to see you there!
DAVID N. EDWARDS, JR. has over twenty-five years’ experience in airport management with strong credentials in the areas of business development, properties, governmental affairs, operations, and international marketing.
Mr. Edwards has served as the President/CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District since July 2009. He is responsible for the overall administration and development of the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Under his leadership, the airport was successful in securing air service with Southwest Airlines. He has also been responsible for establishing and implementing a Terminal Renovation/Modernization Program for GSP which will result in the investment of $125 million in the terminal between 2012 and 2017.
Immediately prior to relocating to Greenville-Spartanburg, Mr. Edwards served as the Airport Director of the Asheville Regional Airport Authority for almost six years. Under his leadership, the Airport Authority successfully implemented and/or completed over $60 million in capital improvements, improved air service, including securing the airport’s first low fare carrier.
Mr. Edwards also served as the Executive Director of the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority. He spent twelve years with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and started his aviation career with the Dade County Aviation Department.
Mr. Edwards is a Past Chairman of the Board for Airports Council International- North America (ACI-NA), is a past Board of Director for ACI World, and is past Chairman of the Small Airports Committee for ACI-NA. He has served as President of the North Carolina Airports Association and is a past President of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. He also serves on Boards of the Greer Development Corporation, Gibbs Cancer Center, Upstate SC Alliance, Greenville Chamber, VisitGreenvilleSC, and Spartanburg CVB.
He is an Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives. Mr. Edwards holds a bachelor's degree in Aviation Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Mr. Edwards has served as the President/CEO of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District since July 2009. He is responsible for the overall administration and development of the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). Under his leadership, the airport was successful in securing air service with Southwest Airlines. He has also been responsible for establishing and implementing a Terminal Renovation/Modernization Program for GSP which will result in the investment of $125 million in the terminal between 2012 and 2017.
Immediately prior to relocating to Greenville-Spartanburg, Mr. Edwards served as the Airport Director of the Asheville Regional Airport Authority for almost six years. Under his leadership, the Airport Authority successfully implemented and/or completed over $60 million in capital improvements, improved air service, including securing the airport’s first low fare carrier.
Mr. Edwards also served as the Executive Director of the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority. He spent twelve years with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and started his aviation career with the Dade County Aviation Department.
Mr. Edwards is a Past Chairman of the Board for Airports Council International- North America (ACI-NA), is a past Board of Director for ACI World, and is past Chairman of the Small Airports Committee for ACI-NA. He has served as President of the North Carolina Airports Association and is a past President of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. He also serves on Boards of the Greer Development Corporation, Gibbs Cancer Center, Upstate SC Alliance, Greenville Chamber, VisitGreenvilleSC, and Spartanburg CVB.
He is an Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives. Mr. Edwards holds a bachelor's degree in Aviation Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Date and Time
Friday Mar 24, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location
Spartanburg Marriott
299 N. Church St
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Fees/Admission
$15 for Members
$25 for Non-Members
