Larry Cox – Memphis Flyer

Larry Cox, the former president and CEO of the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), passed away, according to airport officials.

Cox served in several leadership roles in his 41 years with the airport before taking the top job in 1985. He also served on numerous industry and community boards, including the Greater Memphis Chamber, Memphis Tourism, and the Mid-South Minority Business Council.

“Larry Cox had a profound impact on the success and growth of Memphis International Airport and was a respected leader in the aviation industry,” said current MSCAA president and chairman Terry Blue. “More importantly, he was deeply committed to the Memphis community. We mourn his loss, and our thoughts are with his family.”

Cox received the Federal Aviation Administration’s 1996 Kitty Hawk Award and American Association of Airport Executives 2001 Distinguished Service Award. He was awarded the FedEx Bravo Zulu Award in 2004 and was inducted into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame in 2005.

In remembrance, the family has asked that any charitable donations be made to the University of Memphis Larry Cox Scholarship Fund. Donations can be made here.

Larry Cox

Larry Cox, president and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, announced that he will leave his post on January 2nd.

Cox had previously announced that he’d retire in July of next year, and he will remain in an advisory position until then. But Cox, who has worked for the airport authority for 41 years, is stepping down a little earlier than originally planned. Scott Brockman, the airport authority’s chief operating officer, will take over Cox’s role as president after Cox steps down. In August, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority confirmed Brockman to succeed Cox.

“This is the logical culmination of years of succession planning. My departure will allow for a smooth transition for Scott Brockman into the CEO role, and will ensure that the airport authority continues to move forward in the most efficient and effective manner possible,” Cox said.