New Tallahassee International Airport Director Named

June 14, 2019

Today, Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad announced the appointment of David Pollard as director of the City of Tallahassee’s Aviation Department.

Pollard previously served as interim director and brings more than 26 years of experience in aviation to the permanent position, which provides administrative oversight of the Tallahassee International Airport (TLH). In addition to his aviation operation experience, Pollard served this country through 22 years of honorable active duty and reserve military service in the United States Marine Corps.

“David has the experience and knowledge to lead Tallahassee International Airport into the future,” City Manager Reese Goad said. “Most recently, he was recognized as the Air Carrier Airport Manager of the Year for the Federal Aviation Administration's Southern Region. Under his leadership, TLH was named the Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation and passenger traffic reached a 10-year high. It is my expectation that with steady leadership in place, TLH will continue to grow as an economic engine for our community.”

Pollard holds a bachelor’s degree in aviation business administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla.

The Tallahassee International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Tallahassee with a staff of 54 and a $13.3 million budget. The future of TLH includes the development of an international passenger processing facility and foreign trade zone designation. TLH provides air service for the greater Big Bend region, drawing passengers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama and beyond. Commercial air carriers include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Silver Airways.

View David Pollard's Resume here.