Leadership

Mayor John Whitmire serves as the Executive Officer of the City.

Jim Szczesniak, A.A.E., Director of Aviation for Houston Airport System, has 20+ years of management experience.

Kelly Woodward is the Chief Operating Officer for the Houston Airport System (HAS). Woodward brings over two decades of aviation management experience in the public and private sectors.

As Deputy Director and Chief External Affairs Officer at the Houston Airport System, Saba Abashawl oversees Global Industry Relations, Government Affairs, Business Development, and Community Engagement

With a career in the aviation industry spanning more than 20 years, Francisco Cuellar has participated in airport bids in countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Mexico. Some bids involved forming a consortium to invest in large infrastructure investments ranging from $100 million to $2.5 billion.

Darryl Daniel is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Houston Airports.

Gary High is the Deputy Director of Large Capital Projects at Houston Airports.

Scott Hill is the Deputy Director of Infrastructure for Houston Airports, overseeing critical operations to ensure the smooth functioning of airport facilities. He reports to the Chief Operating Officer, Kelly Woodward.

Julie Landry leads the Workforce Innovation and Development (WID) division, which is dedicated to supporting the operations and 1,200 employees of Houston Airports.

As the Director of Ellington Airport and Houston Spaceport, Arturo Machuca is a tireless advocate of commercial space and a dedicated leader in the aerospace and aviation community.

Liliana Rambo, CM, CAPP, is the Houston Airport System’s (HAS) Chief Terminal Management Officer.

Steve Runge provides the vision, strategy, and direction supporting the daily operations of at George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airport.

Clint Stephen is responsible for monitoring the overall financial health of the Houston Airport System.

Molly Waits leads Houston Airports' Marketing, Air Service Development and Communications, MAC, division. She's a passionate aviation professional with 22 years in the industry, including 16 years with Houston Airports