Terry Blue – 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.

Terry Blue

Terry Blue has been named vice-president of operations for the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA). He replaces former vice-president John Greaud, who retired from MSCAA after 25 years in January 2015. Blue will start on April 27th.

Blue most recently served as the deputy airport director for General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a position he maintained since 2008. Blue was one of 49 candidates for the MSCAA position.

Blue has 18 years of experience in the airport industry. Before holding his last position in Wisconsin, he worked as an aviation operations manager at the Denver International Airport. Blue is also a licensed private pilot.

“We are excited to add Terry Blue to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority team,” said Scott Brockman, MSCAA President and CEO. “During this process we interviewed a number of internal external candidates, each of whom brought a unique combination of experience and qualifications. In the end, Terry’s breadth of leadership skills and industry experience made him the best candidate for this position.”

Blue’s hire comes at a time of shake-up for the airport authority. Earlier this week, MSCAA Board President Jack Sammons announced plans to leave the airport authority to work as the city’s chief administration officer, but that will depend on whether or not the Memphis City Council approves the hire later this month.