GSP Appoints New VP and Chief Commercial Officer

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has appointed Deven Judd, A.A.E., IAP, PMP as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer following a national search led by Steven Baldwin Associates (SBA).

Judd brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in the airport industry. Most recently, he served as Director of Concessions Development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), where he was also Acting Vice President for Marketing & Consumer Strategy. His career includes leadership positions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Jacksonville Aviation Authority, and Jacobsen/Daniels Associates.

Throughout his career, Judd has overseen concessions programs generating more than $100 million in annual revenues, directed strategic business development, and managed capital improvement planning and contract negotiations. He holds a B.S. in Aviation Management from Hampton University and an MBA from the University of North Florida.

On his new role, Judd shared: “I am honored and excited to join the award-winning team at the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District. I look forward to meeting and working with all of the tenants, stakeholders, and partners to contribute to the continued growth of the Airport and exceed expectations.”

GSP President and CEO David Edwards added: “Deven’s extensive background in airport commercial business will be a tremendous asset for the District. His leadership and passion for the industry will help take our commercial programs to the next level.”

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SBA at the ACI-NA Annual Conference

In September, SBA President Steven Baldwin and Senior Project Manager Spencer Gillette attended the 2022 ACI-NA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event, hosted by the Metropolitan Airports Commission and Meet Minneapolis, brought together aviation leaders from across North America.

The SBA team connected with clients, partners, and colleagues while attending workshops on legal, financial, environmental, and operational trends shaping the airport industry. These sessions offered valuable insights into emerging issues and reinforced SBA’s expertise in governance, operations, and strategic planning.

Reflecting on the event, Gillette noted: “By attending the ACI-NA conference we bolstered our expertise and gained valuable insights into emerging airport trends, which will prove invaluable to our clients.”

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About Steven Baldwin Associates

Steven Baldwin Associates focuses exclusively on airport management consulting for airport owners, operators, and policymakers. With decades of hands-on experience, SBA provides services in governance, executive recruitment, organizational assessments, and strategic planning, helping airports nationwide adopt best practices and strengthen leadership.

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FAQs

1. Who was appointed VP and Chief Commercial Officer at GSP?
Deven Judd, A.A.E., IAP, PMP, was appointed following a national search managed by SBA.

2. What is Judd’s professional background?
He has over 20 years of leadership experience at MWAA, ATL, JAA, and Jacobsen/Daniels Associates.

3. What will Judd’s responsibilities include?
Overseeing commercial business, concessions, customer strategy, and supporting GSP’s long-term growth.

4. What is the ACI-NA Annual Conference?
The premier gathering for airport executives across North America, covering trends in governance, operations, and policy.

5. Who represented SBA at ACI-NA 2022?
Steven Baldwin and Spencer Gillette attended on behalf of SBA.

6. How does SBA support airports?
By providing consulting in governance, recruitment, finance, and organizational strategy.

Conclusion

From the successful appointment of Deven Judd as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at GSP to participating in the ACI-NA Annual Conference, Steven Baldwin Associates continues to strengthen leadership and support innovation across the aviation industry.

Through governance consulting, executive recruitment, and strategic expertise, SBA remains committed to helping airports nationwide achieve operational excellence and long-term growth.