The Port of Seattle has hired Jeffrey Brown as its new Director of Aviation Facilities and Capital Programs. Brown will be responsible for leading the long-term capital development program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. For the last two years, Brown has held positions at the Houston Airport System in the Project Management Office and most recently as Chief Infrastructure Officer.
“With the number of mega-projects coming online here at Sea-Tac, Jeffrey’s knowledge and experience will be crucial to our success”, said Lance Lyttle, Managing Director of Aviation.
Brown holds a master’s degree in construction management from Columbia University and a master’s degree in business administration from City University of New York – Baruch College. He is a licensed professional engineer and certified project management professional. Prior to his time in the Houston Airport System, Brown worked for KBR as the Director of Engineering. He also oversaw capital improvement projects at JFK International and LaGuardia Airports in New York City.
“Jeffrey represents the importance of our talent development initiatives in attracting the best and brightest,” said CEO Ted Fick. “We looked worldwide and found someone whose ideas and experience will ensure our airport will continue to support our regional economy.”
Brown will have responsibility for capital projects and facilities worth $5 billion, including such projects as the International Arrivals Facility, the North Satellite Renovation, the Baggage Optimization Project, and the South Satellite Renovation.
About the Port of Seattle
Founded in 1911, The Port owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, two cruise ship terminals, one grain terminal, a public cargo terminal, four public marinas, and manages a number of real estate assets for financial return and economic advantage. The port’s operations currently help create nearly 200,000 jobs and $7 billion in wages throughout the region. Over the next 21 years, the port’s “Century Agenda” seeks to create an additional 100,000 jobs through economic growth while becoming the nation’s leading green and energy-efficient port. Learn more at www.portseattle.org.
