ADK Completes Director of Aviation Recruitment for The County of Humboldt

January 12, 2026

ADK Consulting & Executive Search, a retained recruitment firm known for its expertise in senior executive searches in the aviation industry, announced the successful placement of Justin Hopman as Director of Aviation for The County of Humboldt. In this role, Mr. Hopman, C.M., will oversee the management and development of Humboldt County’s six airports. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, leading capital improvement projects and guiding long-term planning to improve safety and service. He will also work to strengthen airline partnerships, support general aviation and collaborate with key aviation partners to enhance airport services and regional connectivity.

Mr. Hopman brings over 15 years of aviation experience to his new role as Humboldt County’s Director of Aviation. Most recently, he served as the Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance for the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority on Florida’s Space Coast, where he oversaw the management, operations and development of a multi-airport system and licensed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spaceport. He led major improvement projects, including runway rehabilitations, new hangar construction and navigational system upgrades, and he is currently completing a new air traffic control tower project. Before his work on the Space Coast, Hopman held operations roles at Orlando International and Orlando Executive airports. 

“I am thrilled to join Humboldt County as the new Director of Aviation,” said Mr. Hopman. “As the heart of regional economies and the front door to the world, airports generate economic growth, sustain livelihoods and open endless opportunities for trade, tourism and human connection. Across my professional career, I’ve focused on creating and maintaining safe, efficient, community-centered airport operations. I look forward to bringing the same commitment to Humboldt County’s system of airports.”

Mr. Hopman holds a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Commercial Aviation from Delta State University. He is a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives.

Source: Humboldt County Airport