Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority

Mr. Garland is the Technical Advisor/Safety Officer with Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIAA). Having started his aviation career in 1971 as an Air Traffic Controller, he since has completed several overseas certification studies in various aspects of International Civil Aviation Operations and Management.

Mr. Garland, since 1982 has held various appointments within Civil Aviation Department and TCIAA. In recent years, however, his main professional activities have been in the areas of Aerodrome Safety and Management.

Kenneth worked with the Guyana Cooperative Agriculture and Industrial Development Bank for over six years, commencing in 1988, and rising to the position of Junior Assistant Manager in the Finance Department prior to his departure. In 1995, he joined the Privatization Unit, Ministry of Finance as a Financial Analyst and rose to the second highest position in that unit by the end of his tenure six years later.

In 2001, Kenneth took up the position of Chief Finance Officer of the Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Service Commission, where he served for five years. His portfolio there included the setting up the Accounting System for the Commission and he served as Secretary to the Financial Services Commission Board.

In 2006, Kenneth joined the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority as the Chief Finance Officer, a position he still holds today. He was responsible for establishing the Accounting and Network System within the Authority.

Through the years, he served as a Councillor for the City of Georgetown, Commissioner for the Guyana Sewerage and Water Commission, and director for several boards in Guyana.

Emmanuel is a 25+ year aviation veteran starting his career as an Air Traffic Control Assistant and working his way up the ranks. His extensive training and vast experience includes Air Traffic Control, Aeronautical Information Service, ATS Training and Airport Management. His career includes stints throughout the islands over the many years. His experience has prepared him for the role he now plays in directing the Air Traffic Services Operation which has seen a steady increase in air traffic over the last decade.

A 22 year veteran in the aviation industry, he has progressed through the ranks in a career which reflects the TCIAA focus on continuous personal improvement. He served in the industry as an air traffic controller, chief aeronautical information officer and a supervisor/trainer within the approach control unit, prior to his promotion to the post of Airport Manager at the Providenciales International Airport.

Floyd's responsibilities include ensuring airside safety compliance at all TCIAA aerodromes, which is necessary to maintain aerodrome certification. Since assuming the role as Executive Airports Manager, he was instrumental in achieving approval from the UK Regulators for the first edition of the aerodrome manual, which has laid the foundation for implementation of an aerodromes safety management system.

Luciano has been in the Aviation Business for 18 years having started at the age of 17 when he joined the Brazilian Air force back in 1993. In 1997 he graduated as a Mechanical Engineer. That same year he relocated to the United States where he enrolled in Counter Terrorism Training and became certified. He is a Close Combat Instructor and a Hand to Hand Combat Expert. In 2008 he relocated to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Mrs. Claudia Been Munnings is the Executive Manager for Human Resources, Training and Development at the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority.

She joined the TCIAA after ten years in the Hospitality industry as a Human Resources Manager and six years as a Secondary School teacher with the Turks and Caicos Islands Government.

A graduate of the University of the West Indies - Mona, Claudia is also a Certified Human Resources Specialist and an Aviation Security Instructor for X-ray Operations . She is responsible for all Human Resource functions as well as the coordination of all training for the TCIAA.

Ms. Lavern Skippings is the Terminal Manager responsible for ensuring that a proactive and integrated approach is adopted towards leading the Terminal Facility. Ms. Skippings excelled academically in Hospitality and Tourism Management studies not only at Barbados Community College but also in North Miami, Florida at Johnson & Wales University where she completed her Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degrees. In 2004 she returned to the United States where she pursued and obtained her MBA from Nova Southeastern University as well as a Certificate in Real Estate from Florida Gold Coast Schools.

As an Executive Member of the Airports Authority, Ms Skippings is currently the Chairman of the Airline Slot Management Committee and Secretary to the Air Operators Committee (AOC). With her extensive communication, organizational and developmental skills, Ms Skippings believes in giving back to her community, serving as the Director of Marketing for the Le Reve Gala Ball and conducting motivational speeches to youths in the local schools of Providenciales and North Caicos. Her focus to detail allows her to work in demanding atmospheres and adapt to changing environments such as the Airports Authority.