The National Air Transportation Association has reappointed Chris Rozansky, Executive Director of the Naples Airport Authority, to a three-year term on the NATA Board of Directors.
NATA has been the voice of aviation businesses since 1940 and represents nearly 3,700 aviation businesses that provide services to general aviation, commercial airlines and the military. NATA serves as the public policy group representing interests of aviation businesses before Congress and federal agencies. NATA board members represent various facets of the general aviation community and respond proactively to legislative and regulatory issues impacting the industry.
Chris was initially appointed to the NATA board in 2019 and reappointed in 2022. The new appointment runs through 2028.
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Chris was appointed Executive Director of the Naples Airport Authority in March 2016 after serving as Director of Venice Municipal Airport for six years. In his current role, Chris oversees a dynamic community asset that generates an economic impact of $781 million annually. Naples Airport Authority has 146 employees and has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Southwest Florida” for three consecutive years.
Over the past 20 years, Chris’ career has included leadership positions at both commercial service and general aviation airports in five states: Florida, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In addition to his role on the NATA board, Chris holds another national leadership role as Vice Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives’ General Aviation Committee.
Since moving to Collier County, Chris has been an active member of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. He is a 2018 graduate of Leadership Collier and has been selected as a 40 Under 40 honoree by Airport Business Magazine, Gulfshore Business and Business Observer. Chris is a two-time Florida Department of Transportation Aviation Professional of the Year honoree, having won the award in 2012 and 2023.
Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management from The Ohio State University.
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