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On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority’s Board of Directors selected Michael Stephens to serve as the new CEO of Tampa International Airport.
Stephens currently serves as the airport’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel. He will be the airport’s fourth CEO and its first African American leader.
Stephens’ selection comes after a nine-month process to select a new leader to replace longtime CEO Joe Lopano, who announced in February that he would be retiring at the end of his contract in April 2025.
The vote to select Stephens was 4-1, allowing the Aviation Authority to begin contract negotiations with Stephens.
– Janelle Irwin, Florida Politics