Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
About ATL
ATL is Atlanta's global gateway, connecting people, business, and opportunity through one of the world's busiest and most efficient airport operations.
$66B+
Annual economic impact
ATL is a major economic driver for Atlanta, Georgia, and the Southeast.
Aviation, commerce, and community in motion
Modernized terminals, high-volume operations, and a customer-first team keep ATL moving for passengers and partners every day.
About ATL
A world-class airport built for Atlanta and beyond
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a Department of Aviation operation owned by the City of Atlanta. The airport anchors regional mobility, supports thousands of jobs, and connects metro Atlanta with destinations across the country and around the world.
ATL's scale is matched by its responsibility: safe operations, efficient passenger flow, strong financial stewardship, and a welcoming experience for every traveler.
ATL at a glance
Global reach
Service across domestic and international markets.
Operational scale
High-volume passenger and aircraft operations supported by coordinated teams.
Economic engine
Billions in regional impact through jobs, travel, trade, and tourism.
22,000+
Airport employees
A large on-site workforce keeps ATL operating across departments, tenants, and partners.
100+
Years of service
ATL's history reflects Atlanta's growth as a transportation and business capital.
$66B+
Economic impact
The airport is one of the region's strongest engines for commerce and tourism.
2,700+
Daily flights
A dense flight network keeps passengers and cargo moving throughout the day.
What makes ATL special
A high-performing airport with a distinctly Atlanta welcome
The strongest parts of ATL are operational and human: reliable movement, modern amenities, accessible service, and teams who help travelers navigate one of the world's most active airport environments.
Efficient Connections
A strong air-service network and coordinated terminal operations help passengers move through ATL with confidence.
Passenger Experience
Dining, retail, art, accessibility services, and guest support create a more complete airport experience.
Regional Impact
ATL supports jobs, business travel, tourism, cargo movement, and Georgia's competitive position.
Future Focus
Capital planning, infrastructure investment, and continuous improvement guide how ATL prepares for demand.
ATL and our team
People keep the airport moving
ATL's work is carried out by airport employees, city teams, airlines, concessionaires, contractors, public-safety partners, and service providers. Together, they support safe operations and a better traveler experience.
How we work
Built around safety, service, and stewardship
The About and Leadership pages emphasize an airport operation that is accountable to passengers, partners, employees, and the region. The redesign presents those responsibilities as clear working principles.
Safety and Security
Coordinate across aviation, public safety, and operating teams to keep the airport reliable and secure.
Passenger Focus
Improve wayfinding, accessibility, amenities, and communication so travelers can move with less friction.
Operational Excellence
Use planning, maintenance, technology, and financial discipline to support a high-volume airport.
Leadership
Meet the leaders guiding ATL
Every current ATL leadership profile is listed in the official order, with portraits and full biographies available without leaving this page.
Ricky Smith
Airport General Manager
As the Airport general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—the world’s busiest and most efficient airport—Ricky Smith leads one of the most c…
Jan Lennon
Airport Executive Deputy General Manager
Jan Lennon is the Airport executive deputy general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Bryan Benefiel
Airport Deputy General Manager, Sr. | Chief Financial Officer
Bryan Benefiel is the senior deputy general manager and chief financial officer of Hartsfield-Jackson.
Chris Crist
Airport Deputy General Manager, Sr. | Chief Information Officer
Chris Crist is the senior deputy general manager and chief technology officer at ATL.
Augustus “Gus” Hudson
Airport Deputy General Manager, Sr., Operations
Augustus “Gus” Hudson is the senior deputy general manager of Operations at Hartsfield-Jackson.
Frank Rucker
Airport Deputy General Manager, Sr., Infrastructure
Frank Rucker is the senior deputy general manager of Infrastructure. He oversees hundreds of Department of Aviation, program management and construction management p…
Tyronia Smith
Airport Deputy General Manager, Sr. | Chief Revenue Officer
Tyronia Smith is the senior deputy general manager and chief revenue officer. In this role, she oversees Parking, Concessions, Customer Experience, Ground Transporta…
Diana Léon Brown
Airport Deputy General Manager, Marketing and Air Service Development
Diana Léon Brown is the deputy general manager of Marketing and Air Service Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where she oversees Inter…
Michael L. Smith
Business Advisor
Michael L. Smith serves as business advisor to the Airport general manager. Prior to his appointment, he served as senior deputy general manager for Administration a…
Wesley Almeida
Assistant General Manager, Technology & Digital Experience | Chief Technology Officer
Wesley Almeida is the assistant general manager of Technology & Digital Experience and chief technology officer at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Adrienne Ayers
Assistant General Manager, Planning and Development
Adrienne Ayers is an assistant general manager for Planning and Development. In this role, she oversees the Central Passenger Terminal Complex, Aviation Information…
April Broaders
Assistant General Manager, Administration and People Strategy
April Broaders is the assistant general manager for Administration and People Strategy.
Sharon Heard-Brown
Assistant General Manager, IT Operations
Sharon Heard-Brown is the assistant general manager of IT Operations. She is responsible for implementing and integrating technologies to support the Department of A…
Ashraf Demian
Assistant General Manager, Planning and Development
Ashraf Demian is an assistant general manager for Planning and Development. He is responsible for overseeing design management for all projects, as well as the Asset…
Karen Ellis
Assistant General Manager, Chief Customer Experience Officer
Karen Ellis serves as the Assistant General Manager and Chief Customer Experience Officer.
Nidia Farnum
Assistant General Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting
Nidia Farnum is the assistant general manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting at Hartsfield-Jackson.
Christopher Jackman
Assistant General Manager, Facilities Maintenance
Christopher Jackman is the assistant general manager for Facilities Maintenance. He oversees maintenance of the airfield, adjacent and surrounding land, and 30 Airpo…
Tom Nissalke
Assistant General Manager, Planning and Development
Thomas Nissalke is the assistant general manager of Planning and Development. In this role, he oversees the planning, design and construction of ATLNext, the Airport…
Neville Randeria
Assistant General Manager, Capital and Financial Planning
Neville Randeria is the assistant general manager of Capital and Financial Planning.
Bob Scalise
Assistant General Manager, Chief Information Security Officer
Bob Scalise is an assistant general manager and Chief Information Security Officer at ATL.
Ana Maria Taroco
Assistant General Manager, Planning and Development
Ana Maria Taroco is an Assistant General Manager of Planning and Development. In her role, Ana is responsible for overseeing project delivery with a focus on ATLNext…
Walter Vinson
Assistant General Manager, Government Affairs
Walter Vinson is the assistant general manager of Government Affairs. In this role, Walter manages the integration and inclusion of small, minority and female-owned…
Anita Williams
Airport Director, Sr. Legislation Research and Policy
Anita Williams is the legislative research and policy analyst. She manages the legislative process to ensure the timely development, processing and passage of the De…
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