Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is pleased to announce that Samuel Sales has been named its new Chief of Public Safety.
Chief Sales has been a member of the public safety team at the airport for eight years, beginning as a Public Safety Officer (PSO) after six years as a law enforcement officer with Buncombe County’s Sheriff’s office. His leadership abilities in law enforcement and fire fighting were recognized quickly, and Sales was promoted to the department’s Captain in 2016.
He has been in the role of Interim Public Safety Chief since January, following the retirement of his predecessor. During these few months, he has led the department with confidence, a collaborative focus, and the utmost professionalism.
On April 7, 2021, Sales was officially promoted to Chief of Public Safety at AVL, which is a dual role of both Chief of Police and Fire Chief.