June 20, 2018
Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) today announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Grossman will retire at the end of 2018. Grossman became JAA CEO in September 2009, and oversees the operation, maintenance,development and marketing of all Authority assets, including Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Cecil Airport/Spaceport, Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (JAXEX) and Herlong Recreational Airport. He also provides policy recommendations to the JAA Board of Directors and serves as the primary JAA representative to the community.
Under Grossman’s leadership, JAA achieved operating profit margins of at least 30 percent each year.
“I want to thank Steve for his tireless and inspiredleadership over the past over 9 years,” said JAA Chair Giselle Carson. “UnderSteve’s leadership, JAX saw a recovery in passenger traffic after the greatrecession, celebrated its 50th anniversary, launched our Aviation Hall of Fame,developed Cecil Airport bringing over a thousand new jobs to the area andwatched Cecil Spaceport bring in new technology that will take us into thefuture.”
“It’s been an honor to be a part of the team at JAA and seethe establishment of a new positive and professional culture throughout theorganization. As part of the consolidated government, we have built bridges tothe city and other organizations that we work with and support,” said Grossman.“Receiving the award for the best airport for customer satisfaction in NorthAmerica is proof that customer service is what we’ve always been about, and I’mpleased to see recognition for JAX’s exceptional service come to fruitionduring my time as CEO.”
Grossman has been a member of the Airports Council International World Governing Board and is a past chairman of Airports Council International-North America, the association which represents airports across North America. He currently is a member of the City of Jacksonville Tourist Development Council, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees, and the University of North Florida Transportation and Logistics Advisory Council.
