By Steve Huettel, Times Staff Writer
Monday, September 13, 2010
Former Tampa International Airport executive director Louis Miller will run Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, the world's busiest airport. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed made the announcement Monday afternoon.
He will replace longtime director Ben DeCosta, who retired in June after the mayor did not offer a new contract.
"I am confident that the airport's safety, security and amenities will improve dramatically,'' said Reed. "I look forward to working with him to grow the airport's international cargo operations and to complete the construction of the international terminal.
He cited Miller's two decades of experience of running major airports, first in Salt Lake City then for nearly 14 years at Tampa International Miller, 62, resigned Tampa International's top job after nearly 14 years in February after clashing publicly with members of the airport's governing board.
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