Jose Ruiz

Jose Ruiz, MBA, C.M. serves as the Airport Deputy Director of Development and Security at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport since June 2023, showcasing expertise in airport operations and security. Prior to this role, Jose owned Flying SoCal, offering information services to Southern California airports from January to June 2023, and worked as an Airport Operations Specialist at the City of Santa Barbara, where substantial experience in security operations was gained. Jose's background includes a position as Security Specialist I at the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, responsible for creating security plans and managing access control. Jose started as a Security Officer with ACTS-Aviation Security Inc., overseeing daily inspections for major airlines, and possesses comprehensive security experience gained from various roles since 2015. Prior work experience includes a sales and logistics internship at Boeing Distribution Services Inc. Jose holds an MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a BA in Business Administration from Wilkes University.