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2024
March
18,
2024
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19:04 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Growing up in the small town of Winchester, Indiana, Stacey Nance never dreamed she'd fight for her life against cancer, or one day move to Florida and work at an airport. With a degree in marketing and business management from Ball State …
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January
02,
2024
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17:57 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
When Amy Van Orden was a little girl, her father would bring her along to Tampa International Airport any time he had to drop off a package.“I was like, ‘Show me the planes,’” Van Orden recalled. Little did she know, one day she’d grow up to have a …
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2023
November
27,
2023
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21:51 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
There are not many people who know more about Tampa International Airport than Scott Loper. In fact, longtime TPA operations and maintenance employees often call him “Mr. Airport” for his vast institutional knowledge. He’s had a front row seat to …
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October
10,
2023
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16:51 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
After Hurricane Idalia swept across the region in August, dropping torrential rain and pushing storm surge up into Tampa Bay, the first person out onto the airfield to inspect Tampa International Airport for damage was Airport Operations Manager …
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August
01,
2023
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14:48 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
With a broad worldview and a passion for community activism, Ilana Goldenberg finds herself right at home at Tampa International Airport, making a unique difference for both her organization and TPA’s passengers. As the Airport's Senior Manager of …
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July
03,
2023
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19:55 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Hailing all the way from Nepal, Bikesh has had a long journey in the coffee industry that led him to his role at TPA. Growing up in a country with a strong tea culture, Bikesh's introduction to the world of coffee came during his time in …
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May
15,
2023
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21:15 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Nick Desiano's career has followed a winding path, from the steady hum of tattoo needles to the thunderous roar of airplanes. That journey began as a child growing up in Tampa, where he spent many of his early years visiting TPA to watch planes take …
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April
25,
2023
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16:24 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
James Duncan knows he's lucky to work up close with large aircraft. The north and south hangars leased by Airborne on Tampa International Airport's east side, where James works, serve as a home to aircraft undergoing repair or a refresh. These …
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March
21,
2023
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16:11 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
From her roots on Long Island to the shores of the Gulf Coast, Teresa Wilson's career has been a buzz of activity.Now, as TPA's Projects Maintenance Supervisor, Teresa brings a wealth of experience in the electrical world and a can-do attitude to …
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February
13,
2023
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21:44 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Since arriving at TPA last year, Shari Collins has felt like someone pushed a fast-forward button. “I’m coming up on a year already, which is crazy,” Shari said.In fact, Shari was just promoted from her role as a Learning and Development …
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January
10,
2023
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17:04 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
From parked cars to passenger pickup, Roop Johal’s role at Tampa International Airport touches millions of passengers every year. Overseeing all operations that impact the customer's experience getting to and from the airport is a huge …
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2022
December
05,
2022
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18:48 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Growing up in Jamaica, Jennifer Orr's life took quite a turn when her family relocated to Ohio during her teenage years. “I distinctly remember the first day I saw snow,” she said. “I was indoors at my high school and I was so afraid of …
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November
01,
2022
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14:01 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Travelers looking for information at Tampa International Airport might stumble upon the Airport's Guest Experience Team, and Guest Experience Supervisor Tihani Anderson is often one of the first people travelers meet when looking for …
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July
14,
2022
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22:16 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
From the coast of Havana to the Airport’s runway, Javier Ortega’s story is a tribute to perseverance.The Tampa International Airport firefighter was born in Cuba but emigrated with his family to the United States when he was 20. His journey to the …
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June
27,
2022
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21:28 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
From the North Pole to the Sunshine State, TPA Equipment Manager II Dale Amberger has been repairing equipment and solving problems all over the nation.Growing up in a small town near the Kentucky/Illinois border, Dale went from high school straight …
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February
01,
2022
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15:48 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
“It’s about everyone who has worked with me. We’re all a team here. Everything I’ve done and succeeded at—it was a team effort. I’m blessed to work with the people I work with.”
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January
04,
2022
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16:11 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
He’s the senior manager of IT in charge of the airport’s entire computer and phone network, overseeing a team of seven engineers. He’s the man in charge of helping orchestrate the transition of hundreds of employees and millions of dollars in …
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2021
December
06,
2021
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18:31 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
A self-proclaimed foodie, Fred Blaylock can be found in Tampa International Airport’s Human Resources Department handling anything and everything to do with payroll and finances. His official title is Payroll Coordinator, however, he calls …
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October
12,
2021
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03:47 AM
Europe/Amsterdam
Jeff Phillips spends most hours in his day alone, working in solitude as a one-man repair shop at Plant City Airport. He’s never bored, though.“I take a lot of pride in this airport,” he said. “It’s always interesting …
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August
03,
2021
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14:18 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
For someone who has an intense love of travel and adventure, Maria Cook has arguably one of the more fun jobs an event planner could have. As the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority’s Events Manager, she gets to create new and fun ways to …
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August
02,
2021
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20:48 PM
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Two Hillsborough County Aviation Authority leaders were recently selected to play a big part in shaping important community and industry organizations this upcoming year.TPA Assistant General Counsel Scott Knight was nominated and confirmed to the …
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June
15,
2021
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16:46 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Bruce Fuller has been working in the oversized baggage area at TPA for more than 12 years. And while that the job can sometimes be routine, he said, the variety of bags that come through the system are anything but predictable.“You never know …
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May
17,
2021
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18:40 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
As you approach the Wendy’s counter at Tampa International Airport, you see the smile on Kim Holden’s face and feel welcome before she ever says hello. Even a face mask can’t hide her cheery personality.And while Kim says that she …
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April
23,
2021
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22:06 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
When the Tampa International Airport Police Chief initially broke the good news, Officer Jean Tremblay thought the Chief was kidding.“We’re always joking around with each other,” Officer Tremblay said. “I couldn’t …
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April
12,
2021
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20:57 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
She’s part of a team that works quietly in the background, often only seen about once a year or so by most. And her work is critical in ensuring top safety and security standards at Tampa International Airport.Meet Amy Puyo, one of four …
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March
22,
2021
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20:30 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
For Michael Mitchell, describing his general aviation maintenance job duties is fairly straightforward.“Anything and everything,” he laughs.He’s not really joking.While a big part of the job is maintaining the airfield with routine …
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March
08,
2021
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20:20 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Ever since Tampa native Veronica Hamilton was a sophomore in high school, she dreamed of a career in law enforcement.“I just knew it was for me,” says Hamilton. “A job where there was constant activity and excitement, while at the …
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February
16,
2021
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14:05 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
The tweets and Instagram posts bring surprising breaks in the day, unexpected nuggets of comedy coming from an airport, of all places.Be it a play off the Art Basel Banana, a brilliant spin off of a popular meme or a poem about the Tampa Bay …
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2020
December
22,
2020
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15:41 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Andrew Fizell has enjoyed working at TPA at his position as an airport traffic specialist for nearly two years. The satisfaction of assisting guests and meeting new people makes every day unique, he said.So when he was asked by Traffic Manager …
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December
07,
2020
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22:17 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
Chris Giokas has held many roles throughout his 15-year career at Tampa International Airport, but all seem to share a common theme: helping people.He got his start at the Airport as a Public Safety Dispatcher in the Airport Operations …
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