Steven Gleason
Provo,UT
Summary
I took a sleepy municipal airport and turned it into the second busiest airport in Utah. I brought Provo its first commercial air service and recruited more than 1000 new jobs. I am a skilled communicator and a creative thinker. I love a challenge and I find a way to succeed. I have great vision and love working with visionaries who share my passion to chase what could be. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships. Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of business production writing, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Airport Director
Renton City
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Directed arbitration with Boeing Corp. and doubled of airport revenue.
- Reorganized Airport Department for maximum efficiency.
Airport Manager
Provo City
03.1999 - 11.2021
- Managed all aspects of airport operations
- Obtained a part 139 Certification
- Lobbied congress and funded the construction of an Air Traffic Control Tower
- Lobbied congress and oversaw installation of RADAR installed at Provo Airport
- Developed 2 airport master plans
- Developed an interim passenger terminal at no cost to the city through a public private partnership
- Recruited 2 airlines serving 14 destinations as the first ever airline service out of Provo
- Obtained federalization
- Created the TSA Airport Security Plan
- Created the part 139 Airport Certification Manual
- Developed and funded the 65,000 square foot permanent terminal and oversaw the $72 million project
- Recruited Duncan Aviation to locate in Provo bringing 400 new jobs
- Created space and recruited users for seventeen 15,000 sqft corporate hangars.
Business Development Manager
Provo City
03.1994 - 03.1999
- Recruited businesses to Provo
- Created the Downtown Action committee
- Created the Mayor to business visits program
- Created the Economic and Demographic profileMarketing
- Studied marketing and public relations
- Minor in English
- Created the business roundtable series
- Designed all city advertising
- Represented the business community to the city.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Economics
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.1994
Bachelor of Arts -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.1992
Skills
- Recruit airlines and businesses
- Train all airport users for part 139 regulations
- Train 139 airfield inspectors
- Train Airport Security Coordinators (ASC)
- Oversee all ASC activities
- Oversee all construction including two passenger terminals
- Conduct all public outreach and PR
- Wrote TSA Airport Security Plan
- Wrote FAA Part 139 Airport Certifications Manual
- Manage all aspects for regional commercial airport
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
Languages
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Airport Director
Renton City
06.2022 - 12.2023
Airport Manager
Provo City
03.1999 - 11.2021
Business Development Manager
Provo City
03.1994 - 03.1999
Master of Public Administration - Economics
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts -
Brigham Young University
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