University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Tom Harris currently directs Hillwood Properties’ operations and administration in the development of AllianceTexas, the 15,000-acre mixed-use, master-planned community in North Texas. He also directs the development and growth of Alliance Operating Services, which offers property management, land management, business development, community relations, office administration, security, and special events to AllianceTexas’ 100+ corporate residents.

Mr. Harris played a key role in the development of Fort Worth Alliance Airport, the world’s first industrial airport. Before joining Hillwood, Mr. Harris served as manager of operations and maintenance for the City of Austin Aviation Department. He has also worked for airports in Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin. He earned valuable management experience in overseeing LSG/SkyChefs airline catering activities for several major airlines.

He is a member of the American Association of Airport Executives and has served on the Airports Council International North American Cargo Committee. He is past chairman of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce North Area Council Board of Directors. Mr. Harris serves on the advisory boards of the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center and the Automation and Robotics Research Institute.