More than 100 employees joined the Houston Airport System during the first six months of 2024. Houston Airports employs more than 1,200 people.
Houston Airports celebrated its new employees who joined the organization between January and June 2024.
Dawn Hoffman, Terminal Manager at Hobby Airport, socializes with the newest members of the Houston Airports team.
Houston Airports officially welcomed 110 new employees to the organization during a Havana Nights-themed luncheon hosted by the Workforce Innovation and Development Division. The new team members were hired between January and June 2024.
The event aimed to integrate new team members across all 10 divisions of the airport system while providing new employees an opportunity to mix, mingle, and learn from their more experienced colleagues, including those in leadership roles.
"Welcome Freshman Class of 2024. Look to your left and right. One of these people could have an impact on your future career advancement at Houston Airports," said Trai Hicks, Senior Staff Analyst for Employee Engagement at Houston Airports. "Your fresh eyes are essential to the continuous growth of Houston Airports. You have fresh perspective and a high level of enthusiasm."
Hicks, a six-year Houston Airports veteran, is among the Houston Airports Employee Engagement team that oversees employee lifecycle initiatives including onboarding and retention. The luncheon is designed to introduce new hires to the organization’s culture and leadership while fostering camaraderie.
“We want our new colleagues to feel welcomed and excited about their roles,” said Samantha Barnes, Staff Analyst with Employee Engagement for Houston Airports. “This event is a great way to kickstart their journey with our award-winning organization.”
In addition to networking and enjoying Cuban-inspired cuisine, attendees participated in interactive games that highlighted the airport’s history, programs, and values. Senior leadership, including Houston Airports Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak, shared insights and answer questions.
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