Tucson Airport Authority
Bruce Goetz is currently the VP & COO at Tucson Airport Authority. Bruce has held this position since January 2020. Prior to that, they were the Board Of Directors at AAAE from May 2016 to January 2020. Bruce was also the Director Of Operations at Denver International Airport from October 2014 to January 2020. From January 2006 to December 2014, they were a Board Member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Board of Examiners. Prior to that, they were the Director of Operations at Paine Field Airport from January 1993 to September 2014. In this role, they managed the airport operations department including security and access control, tenant oversight, noise abatement, technology infrastructure, AIP construction and airport planning.
Bruce Goetz attended the University of North Dakota (UND) and obtained their bachelor's degree in airport business administration.
They are on a team with Cathy Borders - Executive Assistant, Mike Smejkal - VP, Planning & Engineering, and Christopher Schmaltz - VP & General Counsel. Some individuals on their team include Scott Bader - Chief of Police, Jerry Brasher - Director of Maintenance & Custodial Services, and Tom Tucker - Chief of Fire. Their manager is Danette Bewley, President & CEO.
Tucson Airport Authority
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is an independent, non-profit organization operating Tucson International Airport and general aviation reliever Ryan Airfield. TAA has sustained its operations since its origin in 1948 from airport generated revenues without the use of local taxes, and continues to invest millions of dollars each year in safety, security and facility infrastructure that drives job creation and economic activity for the benefit of Tucson and southern Arizona. The two airports currently support 17,000 jobs and house more than 100 tenants, and serve a diverse mix of both aviation and non-aviation related businesses, as well as military and government operations.