The Montgomery County Revenue Authority has appointed Mr. John G. Luke III, CM to fill the role of Airport Manager. Mr. Luke will have an office on the first floor off the main lobby in the terminal building at the airport. Mr. Luke has been involved in a broad range of activities relative to the Revenue Authority’s ownership and sponsorship of the airport over the last seven years. Mr. Luke has been a pilot for 40 years and holds type ratings of private, instrument, and multi-engine. Mr. Luke is a member of the Montgomery County Airpark Association (MCAA), the Maryland Airport Managers Association (MAMA), and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). In addition, Mr. Luke is a Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), having demonstrated his competence in a rigorous program of study and examination conducted by the AAAE.

Prior to joining the Revenue Authority, Mr. Luke spent over 30 years in the private sector, including 22 years with a Fortune 500 company and 8 years in commercial real estate. He received his Bachelors Degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland.

*The CM (Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives) designation indicates that a person is competent in a broad range of subjects related to airport management, including: the Federal Aviation Administration, airport capital development and funding; airport fees, rates and charges; financial management and accounting; air traffic control, airspace and navigational aids; airport layout plans; airport operations; environmental regulations; airport noise and land use compatibility; airport system planning and airport master planning; airport capacity and delay; terminal planning, design, and operation; and response to emergencies and airport security.