Sylvester Lavender joins MSCAA
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has hired Sylvester Lavender as its new vice president finance and administration and CFO. Lavender’s previous position was CFO for Denver international airport (DEN).
In his new role, he will manage MSCAA’s strategic business, prepare and monitor the airport’s budget, manage airline use and lease agreements, negotiate rates and charges, issue revenue bond debt, and oversee risk management. He will also oversee MSCAA’s procurement, properties, human resources, finance and IT departments.
Lavender has more than 21 years of experience in the finance industry in both the public and private sectors. He has also served as interim CEO at Birmingham Shuttlesworth international airport. (cj)