ADK Recruits Senior Manager, Director of Information Technology for The Norfolk Airport Authority
October 6, 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 Dana Cline, CGCIO, as Senior Manager, Director of Information Technology for Norfolk International Airport (ORF). In this role, Mr. Cline will provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and management of technology systems, supporting the airport during a transformative $1 billion modernization program.
Mr. Cline brings more than 25 years of technology experience, including 15 years of airport IT leadership, with expertise in IT strategy, service delivery, technology modernization, budgeting, project management, and organizational support. Most recently, he served as Senior Manager, IT Service Strategy for the Lee County Port Authority at Southwest Florida International Airport, where he helped shape IT strategy and investment, led technical support teams, and oversaw service management, asset management, budgeting, procurement, and technology initiatives. Mr. Cline previously served as Service Desk Manager for the Lee County Port Authority and held progressively responsible technology leadership roles with IBM Global Services, Analysts International, and Computer Task Group.
“I’m thrilled to be joining ORF as the new Director of Information Technology,” said Mr. Cline. “ORF’s commitment to technology integration and innovation really aligns with how I approach technology—building smart, scalable solutions that make everyone’s work easier and more impactful. I can’t wait to partner with the team here and start driving our digital capabilities forward.”
Mr. Cline earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Florida Gulf Coast University. He is a Certified Government Chief Information Officer.
