Elita McMillon Esq.

Elita McMillon, Esq. has a comprehensive work experience in the legal field. Elita currently holds the position of Vice President of Human Resources, Risk and Administration at Tampa International Airport (TPA) since May 2023. Prior to this role, Elita served as the Director of Ethics, Diversity and Administration at Tampa International Airport from August 2011 to May 2023. During their tenure, they successfully managed the agency's supplier diversity programs and exceeded targets for woman and minority-owned business participation in a significant facility expansion project.

Before joining Tampa International Airport, Elita worked as an Assistant General Counsel at the same organization from December 2002 to August 2011. In this capacity, they provided legal counsel on various matters, including contracts, disadvantaged business enterprise program requirements, ethics, public records, land acquisition, environmental issues, and liability. Elita also handled administrative appeals and bid protests while communicating policies, procedures, and legal opinions.

Prior to their role at Tampa International Airport, Elita worked as an Associate at Zimmet Unice Salzman & Felman from 2000 to 2002. Elita gained valuable experience in the legal field during this time. Elita also served as an Assistant County Attorney at the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office from 1998 to 2000, where they advised on contracts, public procurement, and policy formulation.

Overall, Elita McMillon, Esq. has accumulated significant expertise in the legal field, especially in areas such as ethics, diversity, administration, contracts, and public procurement.

Elita McMillon, Esq. obtained their B.A. in Politics from Wake Forest University, where they studied from 1988 to 1992. Elita further pursued their studies in Law, obtaining a J.D. degree from The University of Texas School of Law between 1992 and 1995.