Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz, IACE, currently serves as the Airport Director for the City of Renton since February 2024. Prior to this role, Manuel held the position of Airport Duty Manager at King County, WA, from November 2022 to February 2024, and was the Business Coordinator at Renton Municipal Airport from January 2021 to November 2022, focusing on airport leasing policies and property usage analysis. Manuel's extensive background in aviation sales includes significant roles such as Regional Sales Director for Cirrus Aircraft and Textron Aviation, as well as Regional Sales Manager for CAMP Systems. Manuel's career also features experience as a Line Service Technician at Jet Aviation and an International Account Executive at Aerocontroller.com. Educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations from Dowling College.