Gregory S. Phillips, A.A.E., MBA
Director of Aviation
Following military service, Greg worked as a project manager for Boeing and the FAA, serving as Deputy Program Manager during the construction of the Denver
In 2019, COS was recognized as Colorado Airport of the Year by the Colorado DOT. COS was the 2020 recipient of the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s award for economic partnerships, the 2020 national brand identity marketing awardee from the Airports Council International, the 2021 Balchen/Post national awardee from the American Association of Airport Executives for their snow removal program, and the 2023 ACI Best Marketing Program award, as well as numerous awards for various construction projects. COS has been recognized for the past three years as one of Colorado Springs’ Best Workplaces.
Greg serves on the National Board of Directors for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), Past President of the Northwest Chapter Board of Directors for AAAE and currently serves on a number of national aviation committees. He serves as a member of the VisitCOS Board of Directors, the Colorado Springs Chamber Board of Governors, the city’s Economic Development Advisory Council, the Colorado Springs Police Foundation Board and is an Honorary Commander at the United States Air Force Academy. Greg is an Accredited Airport Executive, a member of the Order of Daedalians, a Senior Fellow in the Council for Excellence in Government, and serves on CU Boulder’s Customer Experience Advisory Committee. He is an active member of the Colorado Airport Operators’ Association. In 2020, Greg was named Airport Executive of the Year by the NW Chapter of AAAE.
Brett Miller
Assistant Director of Aviation of Operations
Brett has vast aviation knowledge as he has served many functions over the past 23 years in the aviation industry, working in general and commercial airports. As the Assistant Director of Aviation of Operations, Brett has a complete understanding of Airfield design, FAA regulations, and community relations and has brought all three of those functions together to operate a safe and efficient airport. Brett is certified by the American Association of Airport Executives as an Airport Certified Employee (Operations).
Jim Lovewell
Assistant Director of Airline Affairs, Marketing & Communications
Jim Lovewell joins COS from the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and EDC, where he served as the Chief Operating Officer. Lovewell retired from the Air Force after 24 years of service and has managed a broad spectrum of aviation projects and operations.
Alex Kovacs MBA, C.M., C.A.E.
Assistant Director of Construction and Finance
Alex Kovacs has a wealth of aviation experience, having served in various roles at Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority for the past 16 years, where he was responsible for finance, budget, and risk management. He is a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
Troy Stover
Director of Business Park Development
Troy Stover has been at the Colorado Springs Airport since March 2005, when he started as the Facilities Maintenance Manager. He was promoted to the Operations Manager position in October 2007, and from 2013 to 2022 held the position of Assistant Director of Administration and Finance. Troy is currently the Director of Business Park Development for Peak Innovation Park. Before working at the Colorado Springs Airport, Troy managed the Jefferson County Airport (now known as Rocky Mountain Metro). He began working there after high school as a Maintenance Tech/Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management from Metro State College. After receiving his Bachelor's degree, Troy also served as a Board Member and President of the Colorado Airport Operator’s Association (CAOA) for 10 years and remains an active member in the State Aviation Community.
All correspondence should be directed to the Airport Administrative offices
Colorado Springs Airport
7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway, Suite 50
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 550-1900