Christopher Minner

Christopher Minner is the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Tampa International Airport (TPA).2 He has been in this role since March 2017, following his previous position as Vice President at TPA from March 2011 to March 2017.2

Professional Background

Chris Minner has extensive experience in the aviation industry:

• He leads a team responsible for air service development, airline real estate, commercial real estate, concessions, commercial parking, communications, advertising, marketing, and consumer research activities for Tampa International Airport and three reliever airports.2
• Prior to joining TPA, he worked as Assistant Vice President of Air Service Development at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from April 2008 to March 2011.2
• Earlier in his career, he served as Marketing and Communications Manager at the Port of Oakland from June 1999 to April 2008.2

Achievements at Tampa International Airport

During his tenure at TPA, Chris has:

• Implemented growth strategies and helped recruit new air services to Switzerland, Panama, Germany, and Iceland.2
• Introduced ongoing customer satisfaction surveys, helping TPA achieve top rankings in its size category.2
• Led his marketing team to win global recognition, including the prestigious Routes Americas Airport Marketing Award.2

Education and Professional Development

• Bachelor of Arts in Applied Economics from California State University, Bakersfield2
• Completed the Executive Leadership Program at Concordia University in 20062
• Pursued additional studies at the University of California at Berkeley2

Personal Life

Chris lives in Safety Harbor, Florida, with his wife Andrea and their two sons, Michael and Ernie.1