LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT TO THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF MATT COUGHLIN AS AIRPORT DIRECTOR AT THE PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council consent to the Mayor’s appointment of Matt Coughlin as Airport Director at the Pensacola International Airport in accordance with City Charter Section 4.01(a)(7).
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
City Charter Section 4.01(a)(7) - Powers and Duties of the Mayor states:
(7) To appoint the head of each department, with the consent of the City Council by an affirmative vote of a majority of City Council Members.
Mr. Coughlin has been Deputy Airport Director at the Pensacola International Airport with the City of Pensacola for 10 months. In this position, he has been a capital project advocate with oversight in nearly $100M of capital improvements. He has also served as a team member in the supervision of a $210M program collaborating with local, national, and international partners, which will result in the expansion of an internationally recognized aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Pensacola, FL. Matt has also handled project oversight of numerous near-term airport projects to include a new construction Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Facility and a Remain Over-Night (RON) Commercial Service Ramp for expanded airport capacity.
Mr. Coughlin holds Master’s degrees in National Resource Strategy and Management, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering alongside being an FAA Commercial Rated Pilot of Fixed and Rotary Wing aircraft. He is also recognized by the American Association of Airports Executives as a Certified Member (C.M.). Before joining the City of Pensacola, Matt held management positions with Escambia County serving as the Interim County Administrator/Assistant County Administrator. He previously served as Assistant Airport Director for Operations at the Pensacola International Airport (2014-2017) where he oversaw the Cargo Expansion project, a ten phase, $7.7M facility allowing Pensacola International to triple its cargo capacity. He was also instrumental in the design and construction phases for the Project STALLION MRO effort. Additionally, he was charged with all day to day responsibilities associated with Airport Operations and Facilities leadership.
Mr. Coughlin experienced a diverse profession of leadership excellence during his US Navy career spanning more than 24 years. He served as, a Naval Officer and Aviator (1990-2014), Presidential Nuclear/Global Strike Advisor for the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2003-2005), Commanding Officer/Executive Officer of a Naval squadron (2005-2008), an Aircraft Carrier Air Officer (2008-2010) and the Base Commanding Officer at NAS Whiting Field (2011-2014).
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
5/26/2020
STAFF CONTACT:
Keith Wilkins, City Administrator
Richard Barker, Jr., Deputy City Administrator - Administration & Enterprise
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Coughlin - Resume
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