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. She is responsible for:
- Executing the strategic initiatives of Houston Airports
- Ensuring a 5-Star system performance at Bush and Hobby airports
- Enhancing efficiency within all divisions of Houston Airports
- Collaborating with airport stakeholders
- Maintaining operational excellence throughout the airport system
Most recently, Woodward served as a Managing Director with AvAirPros in Houston, overseeing operational readiness, terminal systems integration, move sequence teams, and baggage handling systems teams for the IAH Terminal B Transformation.
She previously worked for Houston Airports from 2002 to 2023. During that time, Woodward worked in various leadership roles, such as Operations, Contract Services, Custodial Services, Interim General Manager of Bush Airport and most recently as the Assistant Director of the Operational Readiness Division.
Woodward holds a Master of Science Degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree, both in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She also possesses an FAA Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor Certificate and is a Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
Beyond her professional achievements, Woodward is a wife and mother of three. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
