ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for SkyCity
October 13, 2026 – ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Basil O. Dosunmu as the new CFO of SkyCity, a purpose-built consortium for the transformative U.S. Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) Airports. Linda Frankl, director, senior practice leader, led the assignment.
Mr. Dosunmu brings more than 30 years of financial and executive leadership experience, with extensive expertise in airport finance, administration, revenue development and strategic growth. Most recently, he served as CFO and interim chief growth officer for the Capital Region Airport Commission at Richmond International Airport, where he provided executive oversight of finance, accounting, information technology, procurement, revenue development, air service development and marketing.
Previously, Mr. Dosunmu served as senior vice president of administration and finance/chief financial officer for the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District and held several leadership positions with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, including interim CFO and assistant vice president of finance. He also brings senior-level public-sector financial and administrative leadership experience with the State of Tennessee.
“I am excited to be part of a transformative project for the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Mr. Dosunmu. “This is a transformational investment in the future of the region, one that will redefine the passenger experience in and out of St. Thomas and St. Croix. Through visionary leadership and the combined strength of our team, I am confident we can deliver this not as outsiders, but as partners working alongside the community to elevate the entire region, strengthen connectivity, and showcase the Virgin Islands like never before.”
As a key executive, Mr. Dosunmu will drive the financial strategy, infrastructure development, and compliance for this airport redevelopment, ensuring the consortium’s business and financial objectives.
Founded in 2003, Atlantic Beach, FL-based ADK specializes exclusively in talent searches for the airport management community. The firm is led by founder and president Doug Kuelpman, who has a history of over 40 years in aviation. ADK’s services include retained executive search, interim management, organizational consulting, and leadership development.
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A member of the senior management team, Ms. Frankl has experience and talent in working with strategic planning/management, airport operations, organizational development, performance measurement and management implementation of balanced scorecard, operational effectiveness and efficiency, project management, staff and board retreats. Prior to ADK, Ms. Frankl was with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority for 21 years.
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Search
ADK Consulting & Executive Search recently assisted in the recruitment of Cris Jensen as the new president and CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA). Rod Dinger led the assignment. “It is my honor to announce the board has chosen Cris Jensen to serve as the next president and CEO, and his contract negotiations are currently underway,” said Shaun Carey, chair of the RTAA board of trustees. “Jensen is a native Nevadan and long-standing airport leader who has served our community exceptionally well in his current role as interim president and CEO of RTAA and before that as the chief operations and public safety officer. After conducting a national search, the board is confident he is the right choice to position the organization for continued success in the years ahead.”
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“I look forward to continuing to lead RTAA and further strengthening the air service we provide for travelers and our region’s expanding businesses,” Mr. Jensen said. “Having returned to the airport where I started my career, I’ve seen our community grow into a dynamic and exciting place to be. It is an immense privilege to be selected for this leadership role where I’ll work alongside employees and community partners to help shape the future of aviation for our region.”
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority owns and operates two regional airports: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), a commercial airport, and Reno-Stead Airport (RTS), a general aviation facility. The authority is responsible for managing airport infrastructure, operations, safety, and development, and operates similarly to a municipal organization with services such as security, maintenance, engineering, and customer support.
Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
