Professional Experience
Lynn Smith has over 30 years of experience in commercial real, including airport/aviation property administration, real estate operations, and commercial development projects. She has demonstrated expertise in leading strategic oversight and management, implementing process methodologies, enhancing portfolio efficiency, and stimulating job growth and community enhancements. With a focus on revenue management, Lynn has secured significant increases in rental payments and achieved substantial cost savings through strategic acquisitions.
Throughout her career, Lynn has held notable positions such as LaGuardia Airport Manager of Properties and Commercial Development at the Port Authority of NY/NJ, where she led a team overseeing airlines and airport infrastructure property management. As the Director of Commercial Management of Real Estate and Development at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, she managed the real estate capital program, achieving consistent expense reductions and maintaining high financial compliance.
Lynn's experience also extends to the private sector, where she served as a Real Estate Broker and Consultant at Cushman and Wakefield, and an Executive Marketing Manager at Paradigm Asset Management, significantly increasing government sector contracts.
She is actively involved in leadership and community activities, holding memberships in organizations such as the American Association of Airport Execs (AAAE), Airport Council International (ACI), and the Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW). Her contributions to the field and community are recognized through awards and honors, including the SIOR Leadership Award and participation in the CREW Leadership Program.
Education
Masters of Corporate Real Estate, CoreNet Global
Master of Science Technical/Professional Communications, Southern Polytechnic/Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Arts Communications & Business Management, Columbia College
Airport Executive Leadership Program (AELP), Concordia University
Airport Management Professional Accreditation
AAAE Certified Member