NAPLES, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2021) – The Naples Airport Authority is pleased to announce Byron Gray as the new Director of FBO Services for the airport’s fixed base operator, Naples Aviation. In the newly created position, Byron will direct and plan all FBO activities, including customer relations, aircraft servicing, ground handling, office/flight support facilities and ramp management associated with flight activities.
Byron has more than two decades of success and experience in the general aviation industry. Most recently the National Sales Manager for a national fuel supplier, he has also held leadership positions in several internationally known FBO chains.
“We are delighted to add Byron to our team,” said Chris Rozansky, executive director of the Naples Airport Authority. “His experience directly overseeing individual fixed base operators as well as being part of national FBO chains will help him strategically guide Naples Aviation into future success and provide our customers with the exceptional airport experience they’ve come to expect from Naples Aviation.”
Byron stepped into the role in December, as the Naples Airport Authority completes its $7 million general aviation terminal remodel. Byron and his wife have lived in Naples since 2018 and he looks forward to serving the local aviation community at the Naples Airport.
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