Tucson Airport Authority

Posted by Tom Andrews

on Aug 06, 2015

Dick Gruentzel will give an update about the latest news at Tucson International Airport. Among other things, hear about new air service and efforts to attract more flights, the impact of airline mergers, the impact of Phoenix Sky Harbor on TIA, major terminal and airfield projects and the new air traffic control tower.

Biography

Richard “Dick” Gruentzel, Vice President Administration and Finance and CFO, Tucson Airport Authority

Dick joined TAA in November of 2004. In addition to finance and accounting, Dick is responsible for Procurement, Human Resources, Information Technology and Business Development. He also oversees airline relations, air service development, property leasing, ground transportation and concessions.

Dick is a CPA and has over 30 years of experience in both public accounting and private industry. Prior to joining TAA he was Chief Financial Officer for Lisa Frank, Inc.

A native of Wisconsin, he attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. He moved to Tucson in 1997 with his wife and two children.

Dick is also Treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Visit Tucson.