Bryant L. Francis, C.M.
Director of Port Control
Bryant L. Francis, C.M., joined the City of Cleveland Department of Port Control as Director in May 2023.
Director Francis is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned a BS in Aviation Management. He is passionate about aviation and has spent his entire professional career within U.S. Airports, with 12+ years of his 27 years in aviation spent at the Director level. Most recently, he served as Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland.
Director Francis is active with several large industry associations, including the Board of Directors of Airports Council International - North America and the American Association of Airport Executives Policy Review Council, where he serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for Airport Magazine. Director Francis also serves on the Aerozone Alliance Board of Directors, which was established to create the conditions for an “airport city” to form around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. He currently resides in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood.