PUBLIC INFORMATION:
May 4, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kaycee Lagarde
850-435-1623
klagarde@cityofpensacola.com

Pensacola International Airport Announces Two New Assistant Directors

Pensacola International Airport has selected two new assistant directors to organize, plan, implement and manage high-level operations and strategies for the City of Pensacola’s airport.

Roy Remington has been selected as the Assistant Airport Director for Planning and Engineering, and Jay Tusa has been selected as the Assistant Airport Director for Strategy and Development. The selection of the two assistant directors brings more than 40 years of combined experience and knowledge to Pensacola International Airport and the City of Pensacola.

"We are incredibly fortunate to acquire the talent and experience that both Mr. Remington and Mr. Tusa will afford Pensacola International Airport," Airport Director Matt Coughlin said. "As we embark on the most expansive period of growth in our history, their presence on the team will certainly help us to meet our vision of a first-rate airport facility."

The new assistant directors will both work under the direction of Matt Coughlin. 

Roy Remington

Roy Remington has been selected as the new Assistant Airport Director for Planning and Engineering for the City of Pensacola, bringing more than 18 years of aviation experience, including planning and directing strategic initiatives, research, stakeholder coordination, grant management, analysis, and financial planning. In his role as Assistant Airport Director for Planning and Engineering, Remington will be responsible for organizing, coordinating and directing airport project activities, including contract oversight, review of all airport design and construction, and overseeing project timelines while collaborating with stakeholders.

Remington recently served as the Executive Director of Millington-Memphis Airport, responsible for project management, program building and intergovernmental negotiations. He has also served as a Senior Planner for Crawford, Murphy & Tilly. 

Remington earned his Bachelor of Science in aeronautics from Saint Louis University and is certified by the American Association of Airport Executives. He was named Airport Business Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2022 while also being recognized by the Tennessee Department of Transportation as Airport Manager of the Year. His project oversight was also noted in both the Architectural and Airfield categories by the American Association of Airport Executives. 

Jay Tusa

Jay Tusa has been selected as the new Assistant Airport Director for Strategy and Development for the City of Pensacola, bringing 23 years of travel industry experience to the position. His experience includes staff management, policymaking, public-sector tourism development, operational leadership, marketing and relationship-building. In his role as the Assistant Airport Director for Strategy and Development, Tusa will be responsible for assisting with strategic planning, day-to-day air service development, and airport marketing. 

Tusa recently served as Director of Marketing for Explore Asheville, where he was responsible for leading an internal marketing team and agency partners, overseeing data-driven creative storytelling leading rebranding efforts. Prior to his tenure in Ashville, Tusa spent six years serving as Executive Director for Visit South Walton and Corporate Director of Hospitality Marketing for the St. Joe Company. He has also served as a board member of the Panama City – Bay County Airport and Industrial District.  

Tusa earned his Bachelor of Arts in communications from Loyola University New Orleans and has the following certifications: Certified Destination Management Executive, Travel Marketing Professional, and Certified Travel Industry Specialist. 

As the Assistant Airport Director for Strategy and Development, Tusa will lead in identifying opportunities for air service expansion, evaluating and crafting the customer service experience strategy, defining and implementing an integrated marketing strategy, and leveraging existing relationships to identify funding opportunities and partnerships that support airport growth.