GREER, SC – The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District welcomes Thomas Brooks as its new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Mr. Brooks will be responsible for developing and executing the District’s fiscal strategy, as well as overseeing the Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Disadvantaged Business Programs, and Procurement departments. Mr. Brooks will assume his new role on August 21, 2023.
“We are thrilled to welcome Thomas to the GSP team as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,” said Dave Edwards, President and CEO of GSP. “Thomas’ expertise in financial management and unwavering commitment to excellence fits perfectly with our mission and values. I am confident that Thomas will be an asset to our team and that he will help us achieve our goals of advancing the economic prosperity of the region.”
Mr. Brooks brings over ten years of financial experience to GSP. As Controller at Renewable Water Resources, Thomas oversaw finance and customer service functions. He was also responsible for managing the implementation of a cloud-based ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, delivering monthly financial and customer service updates to the Board of Commissioners, and administering excess cash investments in compliance with South Carolina law. Prior to his time at Renewable Water Resources, Thomas managed accounting for key areas at Delta Air Lines, including airport construction projects and leases as well as leading audit teams at Ernst & Young, LLP.
“I am excited to join the team at GSP and look forward to serving our passengers and stakeholders in the region,” said Mr. Brooks. “The sustained growth in the surrounding areas has positioned GSP for continued expansion, and I look forward to joining the team in continuing to provide best-in-class infrastructure and service through collaborative and innovative solutions.”
Mr. Brooks earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Clemson University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.