Kissimmee, Fla. (September 14, 2015) – The City of Kissimmee is pleased to announce that Terry Lloyd, Director of the City’s Gateway Airport, has been recognized as a 2015 Veteran of Influence by the Orlando Business Journal.
Lloyd has led the City’s airport team since 2000, when he retired from Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Beach, Florida, after a 22 year career that literally took him all over the world.
“Being named a Veteran of Influence is a great honor, and I hope it reflects on all veterans who have transitioned back to civilian life to serve our communities and families.” said Lloyd. “I am eternally grateful for the opportunity given to me by the City of Kissimmee, and now retired City Manager Mark Durbin, to use my aviation expertise and leadership experience from the Air Force, to help develop the City’s airport for the economic benefit of our residents.”
“Terry has been a distinguished leader in our community for many years. He’s overseen growth and development at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport and has always been a team player with all our City Departments. Congratulations to him on this great honor” says City of Kissimmee Mayor Jim Swan.
Lloyd is a national member and past chairman of the American Military Retirees Association Legislative Committee, and is also an Airpower Advocate with the Air Force Association. The Veterans of Influence Award recognizes military veterans who have become successful members of the Orlando business community. Lloyd is among 26 awardees who served their country before returning home to improve their region’s economic vitality.
The Orlando Business Journal will honor this year’s Veterans of Influence during a reception on Monday, September 30th, at the Hilton Orlando.
About Kissimmee Gateway Airport
Owned and operated by the City of Kissimmee, the Kissimmee Gateway Airport is located just eight miles from Walt Disney World and 10 miles from the Orlando-Orange County Convention Center. The airport accommodates general aviation air service 24 hours a day with two paved airport runways. For more information, please visit www.KissimmeeAirport.com.
