Alex Kovacs MBA, C.M., C.A.E.
Acting Director of Aviation
Alex Kovacs serves as the Acting Director of Aviation at Colorado Springs Airport (COS), effective February 10, 2025 . In his prior role as Assistant Director of Aviation, he led the Finance, Properties, and Design and Construction Teams.
Prior to joining Colorado Springs Airport, Alex spent 16 years at the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, most recently as the Director of Finance, leading the Accounting, Budget, Finance, and Risk Management areas. He also served as the Treasurer of the Nevada Aviation Association and on the Board of the Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE).
Alex has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University Nevada. He is a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and currently pursuing the Accredited Airport Executive designation.
Brett Miller
Assistant Director of Aviation of Operations
Brett has vast aviation knowledge as he has served many functions over the past 23 years in the aviation industry, working in general and commercial airports. As the Assistant Director of Aviation of Operations, Brett has a complete understanding of Airfield design, FAA regulations, and community relations and has brought all three of those functions together to operate a safe and efficient airport. Brett is certified by the American Association of Airport Executives as an Airport Certified Employee (Operations).
Jim Lovewell
Assistant Director of Airline Affairs, Marketing & Communications
Jim Lovewell joins COS from the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and EDC, where he served as the Chief Operating Officer. Lovewell retired from the Air Force after 24 years of service and has managed a broad spectrum of aviation projects and operations.
Troy Stover
Director of Business Park Development
Troy Stover has been at the Colorado Springs Airport since March 2005, when he started as the Facilities Maintenance Manager. He was promoted to the Operations Manager position in October 2007, and from 2013 to 2022 held the position of Assistant Director of Administration and Finance. Troy is currently the Director of Business Park Development for Peak Innovation Park. Before working at the Colorado Springs Airport, Troy managed the Jefferson County Airport (now known as Rocky Mountain Metro). He began working there after high school as a Maintenance Tech/Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management from Metro State College. After receiving his Bachelor's degree, Troy also served as a Board Member and President of the Colorado Airport Operator’s Association (CAOA) for 10 years and remains an active member in the State Aviation Community.
All correspondence should be directed to the Airport Administrative offices
Colorado Springs Airport
7770 Milton E. Proby Parkway, Suite 50
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 550-1900