Palm Springs International Airport Announces Executive Director to Depart in May

PALM SPRINGS (CNS) - Palm Springs International Airport Executive
Director Harry Barrett Jr. will leave his role later this year for a new
position in Sacramento, it was announced today.
  

``Harry has helped guide Palm Springs International Airport through an
important period of growth and progress,'' Palm Springs City Manager Scott
Stiles said in a statement. ``We appreciate his leadership and his commitment
to a thoughtful transition. PSP has a strong foundation, experienced leadership
throughout the organization, and important work already underway that will
continue without interruption.''
  

Barrett will stay on as executive director until May 21. He will
become assistant director of the Sacramento County Department of Airports on
May 26.
  

As executive director, he has seen the airport experience roughly 30%
passenger growth, helped expand the facility's nonstop route map to more than a
dozen destinations and helped strengthen airline partnerships, city officials
said.
  

``Harry has played an important role in PSP's recent success, helping
strengthen airline relationships, improve the passenger experience, and advance
critical planning efforts,'' Airport Commission Chairman Kevin Corcoran said.
  

Officials said the city will share updates about an interim executive
director at a later date, and airport operations will continue normal
operations.
  

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