Harry Barrett Jr, A.A.E.
Cathedral City,CA
Summary
Visionary and collaborative leader with extensive experience in business and organizational strategy, leading culture change, and capital infrastructure delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Palm Springs International Airport
Palm Springs, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Leads and establishes strategic vision for critical regional airport boasting 9 percent growth
- Partners with legislators and boards/commissions to drive policies; facilitated work toward Foreign Trade Zone expansion and FIS integration, boosting economic development
- Developed 20-year master plan resulting in $2.2 billion modernization framework; secured $59 million in discretionary grant funding for capital development
- Transformed dining and retail program; curated 10-year agreement resulting in an 18% increase in commercial revenues, and highlighting local brands
- Negotiated new Airport Use Agreement across 14 airlines, replaced and improved 20-year legacy agreement, boosting aeronautical revenues by 29%
- Reimagined PSP brand; created new logo, marketing strategy, and strategic business verticals; implemented customer focused mission of Unforgettable Hospitality
- Pioneered first in the U.S. naming rights partnership, securing concourse passenger amenities
- Negotiated and secured a 10-acre land acquisition, positioning the airport for future expansion.
Interim Executive Director
Palm Springs International Airport
Palm Springs, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned baggage systems optimization; remedied flawed design to meet requirements thru CY 2045 significantly reducing “missed” bags
- Spearheaded public parking and rental car facility design; secured $6.5 million in increased CFC capacity to fund capital improvements
- Partnered with tourism stakeholders, successfully secured two new airline entrants to market
- Implemented Safety Management Systems program, mitigated workplace incidents by 9%
- Planned airport reorg; realigned talent/workflows and implemented succession plan
- Created jobs for people with developmental disabilities; partnered with Desert Arc human services org
Assistant Airport Director
Palm Springs International Airport
Palm Springs, CA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Established employee development and PSP CARES programs; ensured readiness for upward mobility and org transition
- Optimized airline gate utilization and resource management thru campus-wide deployment of Common Use Passenger Processing (CUPPS)
- Led $14 million passenger loading bridge replacement project, minimized airline impacts
- Automated aviation security badging and credentialing office, optimized workflows
Deputy Director of Operations & Maintenance
Palm Springs International Airport
Palm Springs, CA
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Led operations, security, maintenance, and control center divisions ensuring coordinated and efficient operations
- Project managed phasing and operational transitions thru multi-year $34 million ticketing wing expansion. Increased passenger processing capacity
- Designed Covid-19 response protocol and implemented IT based facility hygiene solution
- Administered $14.9 million annual budget; achieved $700K in costs reduction thru contract and operational changes improving sustainable cash flow
- Implemented security checkpoint improvements; led partnership to advance frictionless passenger processing resulting in 8% gain in throughput
Airport Manager
City Of Renton
Renton, WA
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Administered all activities surrounding the operation of Washington State's third busiest airport; negotiated multi-year use agreement with commercial aircraft manufacturer
- Co-created noise and shoreline mitigation improvements; collaborated with community and stakeholders to enhance quality of life
- Secured $4.3M in funding for Federal Contract Tower program through federal advocacy
- Revived stalled Master Plan, securing funding for runway safety improvements
- Collaborated with Puget Sound Regional Council as Subject Matter Expert on aviation demand and cargo studies; set 2050 growth strategy
Education
MBA - Global Management
Thunderbird School of Mgmt, Arizona State Univ.
05.2016
Master of Arts - Public Administration (Disaster & Emergency Mgmt.)
Park University
05.2014
Bachelor of Science Aeronautics -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
04.2010
Skills
- People first inclusive philosophy
- 140 direct and indirect reports
- $115 Million budget planning & oversight
- Economic development
- Strategic planning & organizational change
- Demonstrated innovation mindset
Additional Related Experience
Operations Supervisor, Landside (Aug 2012 - Feb 2014)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Airport Operations & Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (Aug 2012 - Feb 2014)
Bellingham International Airport
Section Chief, Aviation Management (Dec 2008 - Aug 2012)
United States Air Force
Lead Flight Examiner, E-3 AWACS & AC-130 (May 2001 - Dec 2008)
United States Air Force
Activities
American Association of Airport Executives
Board of Directors, National Director
Committee Chair, Inclusion In Aviation
Southwest Chapter, American Association of Airport Executives
Committee Chair, Legislative
Transportation Research Board - Airports Cooperative Research Program
Synthesis Panel Member
Timeline
Executive Director
Palm Springs International Airport
05.2022 - Current
Interim Executive Director
Palm Springs International Airport
11.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Airport Director
Palm Springs International Airport
07.2021 - 11.2021
Deputy Director of Operations & Maintenance
Palm Springs International Airport
04.2020 - 07.2021
Airport Manager
City Of Renton
07.2015 - 03.2020
MBA - Global Management
Thunderbird School of Mgmt, Arizona State Univ.
Master of Arts - Public Administration (Disaster & Emergency Mgmt.)
Park University
Bachelor of Science Aeronautics -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University