Georgetown County Airport Manager appointed to State Aviation Board
March 17, 2026
Jim Taylor, Georgetown County Airports Manager, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA). Taylor fills a vacated term and will serve on the board through 2027.
The Association recently announced several updates regarding its Executive Committee and Board of Directors, recognizing aviation leaders from across South Carolina who will help guide the organization’s mission to strengthen the state’s aviation system.
Taylor’s appointment reflects his leadership at Georgetown County’s two airports – in Georgetown and Andrews – and his commitment to advancing aviation as a driver of economic growth and connectivity in the region.
“Jim brings a depth of experience and a genuine passion for aviation that makes him an ideal voice for South Carolina’s airports at the state level,” said Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Director of Economic Development for Georgetown County Government. “The Georgetown County Airport is a real economic asset for this region, and Jim’s work to grow and improve it speaks for itself. We’re glad to see that work recognized.”
Taylor said he is honored to represent Georgetown County and its airport on the statewide board.
“I’ve spent my career in and around aviation, and I know firsthand how much a strong airport can mean to a community,” Taylor said. “The Georgetown County Airport punches well above its weight in terms of activity and economic impact. I’m looking forward to bringing that perspective to the SCAA board and working with aviation leaders across the state to keep South Carolina’s airports well-positioned for the future.”
Georgetown County leaders also highlighted the importance of the airport to the local economy and transportation network.
“The Georgetown County Airport is a community asset that a lot of people don’t fully appreciate until they see how busy it is and how much activity it generates,” said Georgetown County Council Chairman Clint Elliott. “Jim has been a strong steward of that asset, and this appointment is a well-earned recognition of the work he’s put in. Georgetown County is well-represented.”
The Georgetown County Airport supports corporate and general aviation, emergency response operations, and provides access for visitors traveling to the county’s tourism destinations and business community. Despite serving small to mid-sized corporate and private aircraft rather than commercial airlines, the airport is among the busiest of its kind in the region. Under Taylor’s leadership since May 2018, the airport has advanced improvements aimed at strengthening safety, enhancing facilities, and positioning the airport for future growth and expanded aviation activity.
Taylor brings extensive aviation industry experience to the role. Before joining Georgetown County in May 2018, he served as general manager at Energy Aviation and IPT 135, manager of the Selinsgrove Penn Valley Airport, and as general manager at Heritage Aviation and as president of Penn Valley Airshows Inc., all in Pennsylvania. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, Taylor’s passion for flight traces back to childhood, when he could be found watching planes through the fence of his local airport.
The SCAA advocates for aviation infrastructure, supports airport development, and works to promote the economic importance of aviation across South Carolina.
Georgetown County congratulates Taylor on his appointment and looks forward to his continued leadership on behalf of the county, the region and the state.
