Eric R. Potts is the Deputy Director of Aviation for Planning, Design and Construction. He served as the Interim Director of Aviation for nearly a year, responsible for the overall management of the Houston Airport System’s three aviation facilities -- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport.

Since 2000, as deputy director of Planning, Design and Construction, Potts has been responsible for overseeing all administration of design and construction contracts, managing long-term and short-term airport projects, analyzing operations and implementing best practice policies and procedures at the Houston Airport System. In addition, Mr. Potts is a retired and decorated Colonel of the United States Army.

After serving in the United States Army for more than 27 years, Mr. Potts joined the Houston Airport System in November of 2000. The expertise he brought with him included serving as the executive director of civil works for the Army Corps of Engineers, assisting with the oversight of the Corps emergency response mission and of the many engineering and construction activities that were carried out by the Corps during his tenure. Additionally, prior to retiring with the rank of colonel from the military, Mr. Potts supervised Civil Works activities for 38 districts across the country and assisted with the implementation of a $4 billion program that provided flood damage reduction and environmental restoration to the nation.