On September 18, 2006, Kenny Johns began work as Airport Manager for the City of San Marcos. Johns assumes the responsibilities and duties of Airport Manager vacated by Jack Doughty who retired at the end of 2005. Before coming to San Marcos, Johns worked nine years in airfield operations for the Houston Airport System at Bush Intercontinental Airport and most recently at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport. Johns’ wife, Kelly, along with their children, ages nine and seven, will be relocating to San Marcos from Spring, Texas in the near future. Johns will stay busy for the next several years managing multiple Capital Improvement Projects including the overlay RW 17-35, design and construction of an Air Traffic Control Tower, and installation of new security and perimeter fencing.
Daniel Benson, Aviation Division Planner