Chief Operations Officer, Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Casey is the Chief Operations Officer for the Columbus Regional Airport
Authority which operates John Glenn International, Rickenbacker International
and Bolton Field airports in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Casey’s leadership of many CRAA divisions ensures that the airport facilities and other assets function
safely and efficiently while presenting a positive image of the community. He provides strategic direction
for CRAA-owned and operated assets including facilities, grounds, pavement and equipment, and also
oversees CRAA operations, the custodial department and public safety.
Casey is a distinguished aviation professional with three decades of experience ranging from airport
operations to asset management. Prior to joining CRAA, Casey was Deputy Director of the Phoenix-Mesa
Gateway Airport and started his career at the Arizona Department of Transportation and San Francisco
International Airport.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Arizona State University and holds a private pilot’s license.
An Accredited Airport Executive with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), he is a past
president of both state and regional airport associations and serves on AAAE’s Board of Examiners.
He enjoys building positive relationships with employees across the organization, connecting his in-depth
personal experience with operating and maintaining an airport. He believes that employees are the
foundation to operating a safe and successful airport.
Casey and his wife are proud parents of three sons.