Henrietta Brown, A.A.E.
Assistant Director, Administration

Henrietta Brown, A.A.E., joined the City of Cleveland Department of Port Control as Assistant Director, Administration in July 2025. She is currently responsible for overseeing the Human Resources, Legislative Affairs, Legal, and Information Technology departments.
Assistant Director (AD) Brown is a graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she earned a BS in Accounting, Webster University, where she earned her MBA, and Eden Theological Seminary, where she earned her Master of Divinity. AD Brown is also a 2016 Leadership Columbus Alumna, recently attained her Executive Scholars Certificate from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and is completing a Doctorate in Ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
AD Brown brings over 14 years of experience in finance and administration at mid-sized airports across the country. Most recently, she served as Deputy Director of Aviation – Finance and Administration at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). AD Brown has also served in various roles at San Antonio International Airport, Columbus Regional Airport Authority, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport.