Port of Oakland names Acting Assistant Director of Aviation Doug Mansel

July 18, 2024

Mansel to lead San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’s operations sections

Oakland, Calif. – July 18, 2024: The Port of Oakland names Doug Mansel as the Port’s new Acting Assistant Director of Aviation of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). As Acting Assistant Director of Aviation, Mr. Mansel will be responsible for the Aviation Security, Terminal Services, Airside Operations, and Parking and Ground Transportation departments at OAK.

“The promotion of Doug to Acting Assistant Director of Aviation is a well-deserved testament to over two decades of his dedication and service to the Port of Oakland and OAK,” says Craig Simon, Director of Aviation at the Port of Oakland. “I have full confidence in Doug’s leadership of the airport’s key operational departments in his new role.”

Mr. Mansel has been with the Port of Oakland since 2000, beginning in the Aviation Planning and Development Department as Aviation Planner. He was promoted to Airside Operations Superintendent in 2006 and oversaw day-to-day operations of the airport, including the Airport Emergency Plan. Mr. Mansel has served as OAK’s Aviation Security Manager since 2010. During his tenure as Aviation Security Manager, he was responsible for overseeing compliance with Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Regulations, the ID Badging Office, and contract law enforcement services.

Mr. Mansel is a past chair of the ACI-NA Operations and Technical Affairs Committee and Public Safety and Security Committee. He holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He is also a professional flight instructor.

About San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all the region’s business, entertainment, and tourism venues. The vision of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.

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