Gregory S. Phillips, A.A.E., MBA

Director of Aviation

Greg Phillips is the Director of Aviation for the Colorado Springs Airport. He is an instrument rated commercial pilot, holds an engineering degree from West Point, and an MBA from the University of Denver.

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 International Airport. He has filled executive positions at five airports, starting with the Bend Municipal Airport in Oregon, where he was named Oregon Airport Manager of the Year. He was Deputy Director at the Missoula International Airport, Director of the Wenatchee, Washington airport and Executive Director of the Vail/Eagle County Airport before assuming his current role in January, 2017.

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 a vast knowledge of aviation as he has served many functions over the past 23 years in the aviation industry, working in both general aviation and commercial airports.  As the Assistant Director of Aviation, Brett has a complete understanding of Airfield design, FAA regulations and community relations and has been able to bring all three of those functions together in order to operate a safe and efficient airport.  Brett is certified by the American Association of Airport Executives as an Airport Certified Employee, (Operations).  

 

Troy Stover

Director of Business Park Development

Troy Stover has been at the Colorado Springs Airport since March 2005 where he started as the Facilities Maintenance Manager. He was promoted to the Operations Manager position in October 2007, and since 2013 has held the position of Assistant Director over Administration and Finance. 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, and worked as a Maintenance Tech/Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) while he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management from Metro State College. After receiving his Bachelor 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