Kevin Howell tapped to succeed Dave Edwards as GSP airport president, CEO
Kevin Howell has been chosen to succeed Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District President and CEO Dave Edwards upon his retirement in January 2026, the airport district commission announced May 15.
Howell will continue to serve in his current role of executive vice president, which he assumed in January of this year, during the remainder of Edwards’ tenure.
He joined the airport district in 2010 as deputy director of properties and development and became the chief operating officer in 2011. Howell oversees operations, capital development, public safety, maintenance, and the airport’s Cerulean Aviation division.
“I’ve worked alongside Kevin for almost two decades, and I’m confident he will build on the momentum we’ve created and continue leading the District with the same vision and values that have guided us to date,” Edwards said in a statement announcing Howell’s new role. “I’m looking forward to continuing to lead the organization in the months ahead and working closely with Kevin and the team to ensure a smooth and successful transition.”
Howell has more than 25 years of airport leadership experience and is an accredited international airport professional through Airports Council International and a certified manager with the American Association of Airport Executives. Before joining GSP, he served as the director of properties and development at Asheville Regional Airport and previously worked at Little Rock National Airport and Nashville International Airport.
In addition to his leadership at GSP, Howell is active in the aviation industry and the local community. He served as the president of the South Carolina Aviation Association in 2023 and 2024 and has served on several local boards and organizations across the Upstate.
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