Thomas Kinton has been named a senior aviation advisor at Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, planning, engineering and program/construction management organization.
In his new position, Kinton will serve as Parsons Brinckerhoff's senior advisor for pursuit and delivery of aviation projects nationwide. He will also represent Parsons Brinckerhoff in the aviation industry and contribute to the firm's strategic planning for aviation.
Kinton served as CEO and executive director of the Mass. Port Authority (Massport) from August 2006 until June 2011, culminating a 35-year career at Massport. He served as director of aviation from 1993 to 2006, during which time he was responsible for the operation of Boston Logan International Airport, Bedford's Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport. As CEO and executive director, he had additional responsibility for the public cruise, cargo and container terminals of the Port of Boston, and the development of Massport-owned property in Boston.
Kinton holds a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering and a doctor of commercial science degree from Merrimack College.