Mr. Buchanan is responsible for the Airport's strategic direction to maximize non"æaviation revenues and increase customer satisfaction. He oversees and directs the Airport's concession, commercial development, and parking business units. Also, included are two (2) Hyatt Hotels and two (2) 18-hole golf courses on property.  Negotiations of real estate"æground leases and natural gas exploration; and acquisition and property management of the Airport's industrial, office, and air cargo facilities.  His responsibility is to continue to grow and enhance non-airline revenue in all aspects of his business units. He is also responsible for implementation of the Corporate Strategic Plan through all business units.

During his career, Mr. Buchanan has acquired more than 20 years of industry experience in revenue management, sales, merchandising technology, sales planning and marketing.   Prior to joining the Airport, he served as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Sales Planning for Coors, Inc. He has also held executive level positions at Kmart Corp., Pepsi, Information Resources, Inc., and Kroger Corp.  Mr. Buchanan attended Memphis State University, earning a B.A. in Business, and earned an MBA from Jackson State University. He has also completed the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) and received the AIP designation through Joint ACI-ICAO.