Rosemary Vassiliadis

Rosemary A. Vassiliadis is a prominent figure in the aviation industry, serving as the Director of Aviation for Clark County, Nevada, which includes overseeing operations at Harry Reid International Airport (formerly known as McCarran International Airport) in Las Vegas.12

Career Highlights

Vassiliadis was appointed as Clark County Director of Aviation in March 2013, making history as the first woman to hold this position.1 Prior to this role, she served as Deputy Director of Aviation since December 1997.1

Her responsibilities include:

• Overseeing operations at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
• Managing general aviation airports in North Las Vegas, Henderson, Jean, and Overton, Nevada
• Leading a staff of nearly 1,500 employees
• Ensuring efficient implementation of operational plans for an airport system employing over 16,000 people1

Professional Achievements

Under Vassiliadis' leadership, Harry Reid International Airport has:

• Developed an industry-leading security program
• Maintained a strong commitment to world-class customer service
• Ranked third in the J.D. Power 2015 North America Airport Satisfaction Study1

Industry Involvement

Vassiliadis is actively involved in several national organizations crucial to the U.S. and global travel industries:

• Executive Board Member of the American Association of Airport Executives
• Executive Board Member of the U.S. Travel Association since February 2011
• Advisory Board Member for the International Aviation Law Institute at DePaul University College of Law1

Local Contributions

In addition to her national roles, Vassiliadis contributes significantly to local initiatives:

• Technical advisor to the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee
• Member of the Nevada Homeland Security Commission (appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval)
• Member of the Las Vegas Advisory Council of the United Service Organization (USO)1

Background and Education

• Native of Chicago
• Earned a bachelor's degree in Accountancy from DePaul University
• Prior experience includes roles in the Clark County Department of Finance and the City of Las Vegas Finance Department1

Rosemary Vassiliadis continues to play a crucial role in shaping the future of aviation in Las Vegas, including plans for a potential new airport in the Ivanpah Valley.2