Administration / Finance / HR / Operations

John T. Gearon III is an experienced professional with a strong background in office management, real estate development, procurement, and security operations, primarily at the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority. He demonstrates strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and coordinate across departments.

• Extensive administrative and supervisory experience: John currently serves as Admin to Senior Vice President at Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, overseeing tenant construction permits, travel arrangements, and ground transportation operations. 1 2

• Multifaceted roles in HR, finance, and advertising: He has assisted various departments including Human Resources, Finance, and Advertising, managing billing, contract procedures, and client relations, utilizing software such as Microsoft Great Plains, Word, and Excel. 3

• Security and procurement expertise: John coordinated airport security operations including badging and fingerprinting, managed procurement functions including inventory and asset tagging, and maintained safety data and vendor insurance documentation. 4 5

• Community involvement and leadership: He holds leadership roles in local organizations, including CFO for Knights of Columbus and board memberships at St. Martha Catholic School and Church, managing financial records, event planning, and governance committees. 6 7