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Walker holds a Masters of Public Administration from NOVA Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Airport Management from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL. He is a Certified Member (C.M.) in the American Association of Airport Executives (A.A.A.E.)
and is an instrument-rated private pilot with over 2500 PIC hours logged.
He has held management positions with the Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT), the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) and the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). He is actively involved with the industry and his community, serving on numerous boards and committees including ACI-NA’s Public Safety and Security committee.
Currently, Walker manages and maintains the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and directs all airport functions. He is responsible for developing airport policies, negotiating with airlines, and establishing the airport budget. Additionally, he researches and formulates long range goals for the organization, and develops policy and position papers for city management and elected officials.
The City of Brownsville City Managers's office just got a little bigger.
City Manager Noel Bernal has added Bryant Walker - the director of the Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport - to his staff consisting of Assistant City Manager/Aviation Administrator, Helen Ramirez Deputy City Manager, Elizabeth Walker assistant City Manager, Marina Zolezzi, Assistant to the City Manager, Ramiro Gonzalez, Director of Government and Community Affairs, and Rachel Figueroa, Executive Assistant
Walker holds a Masters of Public Administration from NOVA Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Airport Management from Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL. He is a Certified Member (C.M.) in the American Association of Airport Executives (A.A.A.E.)and is an instrument-rated private pilot with over 2500 PIC hours logged.
He has held management positions with the Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT), the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) and the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). He is actively involved with the industry and his community, serving on numerous boards and committees including ACI-NA’s Public Safety and Security committee.
Currently, Walker manages and maintains the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and directs all airport functions. He is responsible for developing airport policies, negotiating with airlines, and establishing the airport budget. Additionally, he researches and formulates long range goals for the organization, and develops policy and position papers for city management and elected officials.