As Director of Commercial Management, I oversee commercial strategy, lease negotiations, business development, airline/air carrier affairs, real estate, and revenue generation activities at CVG. As one of the fastest-growing Air Cargo Airports in the world, we attract investment in CVG by offering bespoke solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and delivering results at the speed of a private business. We focus on relationships and community involvement in all we offer.With $361 million invested in the last three years alone at CVG, the future for air cargo, MRO, and all things aviation is at CVG. Previously at Southwest, I oversaw business and political relationships, contracts, complex lease negotiations, finance, and consortium leadership at 14 airports (domestic & international) with an annual budget of $250 Million+. In addition, my role included oversight and management of capital projects valued at over $5 billion.Prior to Southwest, I was Station Manager III/General Manager at Virgin America with director-level responsibilities. As a seasoned leader, I thrive in dynamic environments and eagerly accept any and all challenges/opportunities to learn and grow. My background includes leading efficient and high-performing airports, operations, and teams. I hold the record for opening the highest volume of airline operations/stations of any Virgin America employee.I was among the first employees hired by Virgin America and worked with a small team to launch the award-winning airline. Working in this capacity, I was exposed to all aspects of the business, from launching daily operations for the busiest stations in the US to cultivating important relationships both political and business, designing manuals, policies, and procedures. Earlier in my career, I launched Virgin Nigeria in Lagos, Nigeria and held multiple roles with Virgin Atlantic Airways.Key Highlights/Projects: Multibillion and multimillion-dollar budget oversight responsibility including leading complex financial negotiations. Led teams through merger integration activities while maintaining a strong safety and engagement cultureSince 2008 mentored and developed 25+ leaders (65% internal promotion rate) and hired and groomed 300+ front-line team members that exceeded all goals in multiple stations.Led teams through 24+ FAA audits and avoided all adverse rulings, fines, citations, and potential detriments to airline’s operating certificate and/or repudiation.MBA with focus on Aviation Business & Finance.