Accountable for all functions required to provide exemplary performance in Membership and Economic Development. This includes: establishing goals, setting strategic direction and achieving quantifiable objectives; designing and implementing organizational structure; talent recruitment, people development and performance management; operating policies and procedures; resource acquisition; disciplined financial management; job growth, expansion, retention and new capital investment for Memphis and Shelby County; membership growth, development and maintenance; public policy favorable to the community's business environment.• 8+ years experience as Chief Executive Officer providing fiscal, strategic and operations leadership in uniquely challenging situations• 27+ years experience in the Airline Industry• 25+ years experience in leading and managing people• Highly successful at P/L management, cost control, performance improvement and delivering mission critical results• Strong background and extensive experience in strategic planning, developing goals and achieving measurable objectives• Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex issues• Proven consensus builder and developer of enduring collaboration among many diverse groups and partner organizations• Dynamic leader in developing organizational culture and motivating staff to peak performance• Accomplished negotiator; skilled at networking and building long-term relationships• Extensive experience in government affairs, public relations, media relations, operations, training, marketing and sales