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MARK GALE, A.A.E., Acting Director of Aviation

Mark Gale was appointed Philadelphia’s Acting Director of Aviation on January 29, 2009. In this capacity, he oversees the daily operations at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE). Prior to being named Acting Director, Mark served as Deputy Director of Aviation for Operations and Facilities since 2000. As Deputy Director, Mr. Gale led a group of managers directing the day-to-day critical airport functions, including all airport operations, safety/security, information technology, engineering design and construction, emergency plans, snow removal, and rules and regulations development. From 1996 to 2000, he served as the Airport’s Operations Manager before being appointed Deputy Director. Mr. Gale originally began his career at the Airport in 1985 as an intern. After graduation, he returned to the Airport in early 1989 and has held a variety of positions during his tenure.

In 2003, he was named Aviation Facility Manager of the Year by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Aviation. Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is an accredited member in the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), Additionally, Mark currently serves as an Officer on the Board of Directors for the Aviation Council of Pennsylvania, and also serves on AAAE’s Policy Review Committee.

EDWARD C. ANASTASI, Deputy Director of Aviation, Finance and Administration
Mr. Anastasi is responsible for Airport financial operations, capital program funding and administration, human resources, procurement, contract management and materials management. He joined the Division of Aviation in 1977 and became the Airport's Financial Services Manager in 1980. He was appointed Deputy Director in 1997. Mr. Anastasi holds a Bachelor's degree (B.S. Accounting, 1971) from LaSalle University. Prior to his joining the Division of Aviation, he served as Audit Supervisor for the Office of the City Controller, Philadelphia, where he oversaw financial and performance audits, then developed and managed the office's computer auditing division.
CALVIN M. DAVENGER, JR., C.M., P.E., Deputy Director of Aviation, Planning and Environmental Stewardship
Mr. Davenger started his aviation career at Philadelphia International Airport in 1991. He has been involved in the accelerated environmental review of the proposed Airport Master Plan Update involving runway construction. The project has resulted in two Environmental Impact Statements. Mr. Davenger was named 2007 Recycler of the Year by the Greater Philadelphia Commercial Recycling Council and was instrumental in the Airport acquiring from PECO Wind the largest renewable energy purchase of a U.S. airport. The estimated environmental benefit is equivalent to planting more than 970,000 trees or not driving more than 12 million miles. Mr. Davenger received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. He was licensed in 1976 as a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and is currently a certified member in the American Association of Airport Executives' Accreditation Program.
JAMES TYRRELL, Deputy Director of Aviation, Property/Business Development
Mr. Tyrrell is responsible for the Property Management and overall Business Development functions for the Airport System. He joined the Division of Aviation in 1987 and served as the Airport Properties Manager from 1993 to 2001. He obtained his undergraduate degree (B.S. Marketing/Management, 1982) from Saint Joseph's University. Prior to joining the Airport he worked in commercial real estate and as a site selector for a franchise company.
DENNIS A. WALLER, Deputy Director of Aviation, For Compliance
In accordance with the directives of City government and the Federal Aviation Administration, Mr. Waller is responsible for ensuring that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) participate in Airport contract opportunities including construction, capital projects, supplies, services, and professional and consulting contracts as well as concessions. Mr. Waller joined the Division of Aviation in 2007 after serving 13 years as the Deputy Director for Business Development at the Fairmount Park Commission. Prior to his service at Fairmount Park, Mr. Waller served as the Deputy and acting Director of the Minority Business Enterprise Council. Mr. Waller obtained his undergraduate degree (BsEd.) from Wilberforce University and holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania..

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