And speaking of TIA connections, is that sweet irony or what for Louis Miller, the airport’s former executive director who stepped down earlier this year. Recall that after 14 years, he was given the “What have you done for us lately?” treatment by some members of TIA’s board of directors.
On balance, Miller, 62, was well-regarded for his body of work at award-winning TIA. That record was, in effect, validated by his new position: in charge of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
His exit from Tampa was abrupt and awkward. But his credentials were deemed good enough to run the world’s busiest airport. He starts later this month.