Mobile Airport Authority Announces Selection of New Executive Director

Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) is proud to announce and welcome Thomas “Chris” Curry as the new Executive Director. Mr. Curry will be responsible for management of the Mobile Downtown Airport, Mobile Regional, and the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley.

He joins the MAA team from the Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) located in Tallahassee, Florida. During his successful tenure at TLH he led the transition of the Airport from a Regional to an International facility, rehabilitated the primary runway, ushered in new concessions, and significantly improved the aesthetics of the airport terminal while maintaining a debt free airport.

The Florida Department of Transportation named Curry its 2016 Aviation Professional of the year.

Curry comes to MAA with 35 plus years’ experience in the industry serving as an Air Traffic Controller in the United States Air Force, also working as an Airspace and Procedure designer for Boeing/Jeppesen Corporation. He has also held executive management positions at three previous airports. Mr. Curry holds a BS in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle University and an AA from Community College of the Air Force. 

He is an Honorary Tuskegee Airman.  He serves on Airports Council International, as well the Airport Minority Advisory Council. 

“I am honored and excited to have this opportunity. We will work hard to ensure these assets provide an economic benefit to the region,” said Chris Curry, Mobile Airport Authority, Executive Director.

“We’re excited to bring Chris Curry to Mobile to help lead our organization into the future at the Mobile Downtown Airport and Mobile Regional,” stated Elliot Maisel, Chairman of the Mobile Airport Authority Board. Mr. Maisel continued “We have big plans in the coming months and years. The Airport Authority Board Members feel that Chris is well suited for this important position on our team.”