The Houston Airport System has named Tanya Acevedo as its new Chief Technology Officer.  She will oversee the strategic planning and operational activities for a variety of technology systems and applications at George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Ellington airports.  

Acevedo will lead a dynamic team that plays a key role in ensuring the successful execution of the Houston Airport System’s mission through innovative and enabling technology. She will oversee the strategic planning and operational activities for a variety of technology systems and applications at Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, and Ellington Airports.   Key areas of focus will highlight technologies delivering way finding, passenger flow/tracking, a stronger cyber security posture and a renewed commitment to service level agreements.  

Acevedo brings over 25 years of public and private sector experience in strategic planning, technology transformation, digital government and commerce. She has a proven track record of successfully implementing innovative solutions that increase efficiency and automate processes resulting in revenue generation and cost savings.

Previously, Acevedo was the Chief Information Officer for Travis County in Austin, Texas where she was responsible for the technology strategic direction of an operational budget of $35 million and 6,000 employees. She's also held various technology roles within County of Orange in Santa Ana, California as well as Toyota Financial Services, Edmunds.com and Answerthink consulting. 

Acevedo holds a Master's of Business Administration from Central Michigan University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Michigan State University.