(Photo provided by GSP Airport District)
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has announced that President and CEO David N. Edwards Jr., A.A.E., will retire on January 9, 2026.
Edwards, who has spent 38 years in the aviation industry, has served as president and CEO of the GSP Airport District since July 2009.
He began his career in aviation with the Dade County Aviation Department in Miami, Florida. During the course of his career, Edwards has served as airport director for Asheville Regional Airport and executive director of the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority, and has held leadership positions with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
Edwards has been actively involved in the community throughout his long career, including stints as chairman of the board of Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA), a board member for ACI World, and as chairman of the Small Airports Committee for ACI-NA.
He has served as president of the North Carolina Airports Association and is a past president of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). He has also served on boards of the Greer Development Corporation, Gibbs Cancer Center, Upstate SC Alliance, Greenville Chamber, VisitGreenvilleSC, and One Spartanburg. He is an Accredited Airport Executive by AAAE.
“Dave has dedicated 16 years and countless hours to GSP, and his achievements will not be forgotten,” said Minor Shaw, chair of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission.
“He has assembled a dedicated team of aviation professionals and has been an exceptional leader for the Airport District. Together, we have navigated numerous challenges, celebrated countless successes and worked diligently to enhance the travel experience for all who pass through our facility. Dave has laid a solid foundation for the future of our organization.”