BTR Governance Transition Milestone

Steven Baldwin Associates (SBA) is proud to announce a major milestone in the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) governance transition.

On June 8, 2025, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Act No. 118, enabling the creation of the Baton Rouge Regional Airport Authority. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Franklin Foil, provides the framework and powers for the new authority to operate BTR as a public body politic and corporate.

The next steps include the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge adopting articles of incorporation to officially form the authority. SBA is also preparing the Part 139 application for a new airport operating certificate and managing the change of airport sponsorship to the authority.

👉 Follow updates on BTR’s transition

SFB Recruitment: Final Call for CFO Applicants

SBA is also conducting the national executive search for the Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB).

This senior leadership role is critical to shaping the airport’s financial planning, reporting, and long-term fiscal strategy. With SFB regaining pre-pandemic traffic levels and investing in passenger amenities, the CFO will play a vital part in guiding financial sustainability and growth.

Today is the final day to apply for this opportunity.

👉 View the SFB CFO Solicitation Brochure
👉 Learn more about SFB

About Steven Baldwin Associates

Steven Baldwin Associates is a national consulting firm focused exclusively on airport management consulting. With decades of experience, SBA provides expertise in:

• Governance transitions and authority creation

• Executive recruitment and HR services

• Organizational assessments and compensation analysis

• Strategic planning and policy development

📧 Contact SBA at info@baldwinllc.com or visit baldwinllc.com.

FAQs

1. What milestone did BTR achieve?
The signing of Act No. 118, enabling the creation of the Baton Rouge Regional Airport Authority.

2. What happens next in the transition?
Adoption of articles of incorporation and FAA Part 139 certification for the new authority.

3. What role is open at SFB?
Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer.

4. Why is this recruitment significant?
SFB is growing rapidly and needs strong financial leadership for long-term stability.

5. When is the SFB application deadline?
Today is the final day to apply.

6. Who manages both projects?
Steven Baldwin Associates, experts in airport governance and executive recruitment.

Conclusion

June marks a pivotal month for SBA and its partner airports. With BTR’s governance transition milestone achieved and the SFB CFO recruitment reaching its final day, Steven Baldwin Associates continues to guide airports through transformative leadership and governance projects.

By providing governance expertise and connecting airports with top executives, SBA helps ensure operational excellence and long-term success.