Director of Airports, City of San Antonio
Jesus H. Saenz Jr. serves as the Director of Airports for the City of San Antonio, overseeing the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Stinson Municipal Airport. Appointed in January 2020, Saenz manages daily operations, strategic planning, and capital improvement projects for the airport system, which supports an economic impact of over $5 billion annually and approximately 46,000 jobs in the region.
Prior to his role in San Antonio, Saenz held various leadership positions within the Houston Airport System, including Chief Operating Officer and General Manager for William P. Hobby Airport. With nearly 20 years of experience in aviation, he is accredited as an International Airport Professional and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Houston-Downtown.
This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown takes you behind the scenes of one of San Antonio’s most critical infrastructure hubs: the San Antonio International Airport (SAT). We’re joined by Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports for the San Antonio...