Frank Rucker is the Airport Deputy General Manager of Infrastructure at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). He oversees hundreds of Department of Aviation, program management and construction management personnel to ensure that all aviation facilities meet or exceed industry standards. He has more than 40 years of experience in civil engineering design and project management, with more than 20 years of progressive experience in the aviation facilities industry, directing sophisticated, sustainable design and construction projects.

Mr. Rucker has a rich history with Hartsfield-Jackson, having served as Assistant General Manager for Planning and Development. He also served previously as Director of Engineering, Planning and Development, where he was responsible for implementing the capital development program at ATL. He oversaw the construction of ATL’s fifth runway, innovative hold baggage screening system and a multitude of other complex projects.

Prior to his return to Hartsfield-Jackson, Mr. Rucker served as Chief of Capital Programs, Planning and Innovation for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). There, he was responsible for the facilitation, execution and implementation of its capital program and transit expansion initiatives. Prior to MARTA, Mr. Rucker served in the International Division of Jacobs Engineering, managing a multidisciplinary team in pursuing and implementing worldwide aviation capital development programs, including major programs in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Qatar.

A strategic thinker, Mr. Rucker brings sound technical, analytical and engineering skills to deliver multimillion-dollar projects on schedule and within budget. His knowledge of full cycle program management builds on his considerable experience in consultant selection, contract development and working with multidisciplinary teams.

An Atlanta native, Mr. Rucker received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition, he is certified as a Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional (PMP), and is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.