Jon Vaden

J Vaden, whose full name is Jon Vaden, is the Director of Marketing at Tampa International Airport (TPA).1 He joined TPA in 2019, bringing with him extensive experience in marketing, aviation, and media industries.23

Background and Education

Jon Vaden studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, TV & Motion Pictures and American Studies.1 He also attended Friends' Central School for his high school education.1

Professional Experience

With over two decades of experience, Vaden has held several notable positions throughout his career:

• Director of Marketing at Tampa International Airport (current role)
• Marketing Manager at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
• Partner/Producer at The Distillery
• Director of Business Development at Compass Rose Media
• Director of the Napa Valley Solar Partnership at Community Action of Napa Valley
• Executive Director at the Office of Creative Services, Kentucky State Government
• Coordinating Producer at Cowen Media, Inc.
• Athletics Media Relations Staff Assistant at the University of Florida

Role at Tampa International Airport

As the Director of Marketing at TPA, Vaden leads a 12-person department responsible for promoting the airport to airlines and the general public.1 His responsibilities include:

• Overall strategic planning and implementation of marketing initiatives3
• Enhancing customer experience3
• Coordinating with airline PR & marketing teams2
• Collaborating with Tampa Bay business leaders, tourism agencies, and community boosters2

Vaden's expertise in marketing, business development, and leadership has been instrumental in his success at TPA, where he has been involved in launching new airline services and promoting the airport's expansion initiatives.2