David Perley Named Director of Capital Improvements at Orlando Melbourne Int’l Airport

By  //  February 9, 2016

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Chosen from more than 40 qualified applicants, David W. Perley, AIC, of Cocoa, Florida, is the new director of capital improvements at Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) and is immediately responsible for $80 Million in ongoing capital projects. (MIB Image)

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Chosen from more than 40 qualified applicants, David W. Perley, AIC, of Cocoa, Florida, is the new director of capital improvements at Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) and is immediately responsible for $80 Million in ongoing capital projects.

Prior to joining MLB, Perley was in key management positions at A.D. Morgan Corporation, H.J. High and, for the past 5 years, served as senior director of port construction and infrastructure at Port Canaveral.

While working at the Canaveral Port Authority, David led pivotal capital projects including the gleaming new Exploration Tower, the massive channel widening and deepening project, as well as multiple cruise terminal constructions and upgrades.

At Orlando Melbourne International Airport, he will oversee the construction of Embraer’s Legacy 450/500 assembly facilities, renovations and upgrades to the airport’s runways, taxiways, terminal and air traffic control tower, among other major initiatives.

Greg Donovan
Greg Donovan

“Our nationwide search brought us some incredibly talented candidates,” said Greg Donovan, AAE, airport executive director.

“We feel very fortunate that David Perley was interested in leading our upcoming initiatives. He is an experienced man of integrity who shares my commitment to accessibility and transparency. The airport will benefit significantly from the many talents he brings to our management team.”

Mr. Perley holds three related degrees from the University of Florida: a Master of Science in building construction, a Master of Arts in urban and regional planning and a Bachelor of Design in architecture.

ABOUT ORLANDO MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Orlando Melbourne International Airport serves as the Atlantic coast’s gateway to Florida’s beaches, cruises and attractions. With nearly 500,000 passengers annually, it is credited with generating more than a billion dollars in economic activity for the Space Coast region.

Known as “America’s fastest growing Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing Center”, MLB boasts tenants such as aviation giants Harris Corp. (world HQ), Embraer, Northrop Grumman, L3, General Dynamics, GE Transportation, Thales Group and Rockwell Collins. It is the closest airport to Port Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center/NASA and the surfing capital of Cocoa Beach.

Currently served by Delta Airlines, Porter Airlines, American Airlines, Baer Air and Elite Airways, the facility features three runways, a 200,000 square-foot terminal, with a 40,000 square-foot fully-outfitted customs facility and is part of Foreign Trade Zone 136.

For more information, visit www.MLBair.com.