Port of Seattle executive director Steve Metruck has appointed Wendy Reiter as the new managing director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Reiter, who will begin her role on January 7, will manage a department of 1,200 airport employees as well as serve as the chair of the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (START) and as a representative of the Highline Forum, a group designed to connect the Port with local governing bodies. Reiter previously served as the airport’s director of security and emergency preparedness; interim labor relations director; and as the senior manager of airport terminal operations.
“Wendy Reiter brings an exceptional combination of leadership, industry knowledge, and genuine commitment to the people who work at, live near, and rely upon SEA,” said Metruck. “Reiter will guide a leadership team tasked with completing our current Upgrade SEA program, in time for the FIFA World Cup. She will also be responsible for launching a new phase of development on our airport master plan and continuing to pursue excellence in our service and our facilities to ensure a safe and accessible travel experience for all.”
“The SEA community of workers, partners, and neighbors has been my highest priority for 20 years,” added Reiter. “We have a great responsibility to our community to meet the aviation demand in the region through excellent service, improved sustainability, and with an eye toward continually expanding opportunities equitably. Our leadership team and employees are ready to meet these challenges, and I am honored by the opportunity to lead SEA.”
