Kevin R. Bumen, A.A.E., C.A.E.

Kevin Bumen has been leading airports and their communities to economic success for nearly two decades. He has overseen critical capital improvement projects, delivered record-breaking enplanement growth, and helped create aviation policies at local, state, and federal levels. Mr. Bumen currently serves as the Chief Finance and Commercial Officer at San Francisco International Airport. He leads the airport’s: finance; accounting; aviation and marketing development; aviation management; revenue development; parking; hotel (Grand Hyatt); and special projects teams.

Previously, he served as the Director of Airports for San Luis Obispo County from 2013-2019. While in San Luis Obispo, he directed the design, funding, and construction of 58,000 sq. ft replacement terminal for SBP. Mr. Bumen also dramatically increased air service to the region, with the addition of 6 new routes, 8 daily flights, and 2 new airlines. These efforts resulted in a 20 percent year-over-year enplanement growth and marked SBP as one of the 10 fastest-growing airports in North America.

Prior to his tenure in San Luis Obispo, Mr. Bumen spent more than 10 years serving the Truckee Tahoe Airport (TRK). As the Director of Aviation and Business Services for the California Special District airport, Mr. Bumen oversaw aspects of the airport’s finances and operations, including airport properties, aviation services, marketing, and public relations. Mr. Bumen has extensive experience serving on nonprofit, civic, and industry boards. He is Past President of the California Airports Council and is currently serving on the Board of the American Association of Airport Executives and Airports Council International – North America. He has previously served on Boards for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and the Salvation Army. Mr. Bumen developed a love of aviation from his father, an Air Force pilot.

He is an instrument-rated private pilot with more than 25 years of aviation experience. Mr. Bumen earned his Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is an Accredited Member of the American Association of Airport Executives. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, gardening, and spending time with his family in the pool.