Columbus Airport Commission: Women Moving Forward with Focus at Columbus Airport

January 19, 2023

Press Release
From: Sonya Overton, Marketing Manager
Submitted On: 27 March 2019

 March 27, 2019—As the country celebrates Women’s History Month in celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society it comes as no surprise that the Columbus Airport Commission announced Amber Clark, C.M. as the first woman in Columbus Airport History, Airport Director of the Columbus Airport (CSG) on November 13, 2018. 

 Under the new leadership of Clark who has over 10 years’ experience in the airport industry and currently acts as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for the overall administration at the Columbus Airport, she also oversees a dynamic management team that is 67% women who come with 94 years of combined experience, all providing a great contribution to the Airport. 

Lorrie Brewer, Chief Accountant oversees Budgeting Operations and Input, maintaining Airport Construction Projects Financial Data, Payroll, Accounts Receivables and Payables. Lorrie is currently working on Financial Planning for the upcoming Terminal Rehabilitation Project. 

Brandy Burkett, Human Resource Manager maintains and enhances the organization’s Human Resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and Human Resource policies, programs, and practices. Brandy is currently working on improving Payroll Practices, Building New Platforms, Training Analysis and Software Updates. 

Sonya Overton, Marketing Manager budgets, plans, develops and implements all marketing activities internally and externally. She handles all duties from Community and Media Relations, Advertising and Sales, Market Campaigns, Communications, Marketing Strategies and Air Service Development. Sonya is currently working on Air Service Development, 75th Columbus Airport Anniversary Campaign, 10th Anniversary Flightways Columbus Campaign and Community Involvement. 

Michele Renfroe, FBO Manager manages an FBO staff of fifteen personnel. She monitors FBO accounting software programs, budgets, Capital Improvement Projects, manages hangars and leases for all General Aviation customers. Michele is currently working on future focused projects to include Hangar Rehab, Nata Safety, Quality Control and Customer Service training. 

The Columbus Airport Commission employs over 50 employees, 35% female. The team is committed to meeting the air transportation and economic development needs of the community, its customers and partners. 

POC for this release:
Sonya L. Overton, Marketing Manager-Columbus Airport
Columbus, GA 31909
www.flycolumbusga.com
706-324-2449