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Punta Gorda Airport/ Charlotte County Airport Authority
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James Parish
Chief Executive Officer
Punta Gorda Airport/ Charlotte County Airport Authority
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Punta Gorda Airport/ Charlotte County Airport Authority
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Calusa
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Cornerstone Class 39
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Punta Gorda Airport
Biography
James is a licensed professional engineer and the CEO of the Punta Gorda Airport (PGD). James has led the transformation of PGD into a successful, small-hub commercial airport that served nearly 1.6 million passengers in 2019 - and is dedicated to continuing a low-cost model while retaining a strong general aviation and business community.
Before becoming CEO James served as PGD's Assistant Executive Director, and before that, he was the Lead Engineer and Construction Manager for the airport's reconstruction after Hurricane Charley.
James is a University of Florida graduate also served several years of active duty in the U.S. Navy as part of the Naval Special Warfare Group. He currently serves on the boards of the Florida Airports Council, Tonny Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society, Charlotte County Economic Development Partnership, Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce and Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce.
Before becoming CEO James served as PGD's Assistant Executive Director, and before that, he was the Lead Engineer and Construction Manager for the airport's reconstruction after Hurricane Charley.
James is a University of Florida graduate also served several years of active duty in the U.S. Navy as part of the Naval Special Warfare Group. He currently serves on the boards of the Florida Airports Council, Tonny Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society, Charlotte County Economic Development Partnership, Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce and Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce.