Biography

Michael Boland, a vice president at Ricondo, offers strategic consulting and advisory services across a broad set of airport issues as well as leading the firm’s business development initiatives at airports throughout North America. Previously, Mr. Boland served as the chief operations officer for MAG USA, a subsidiary of Manchester Airports Group, where he focused on offering commercial services to airport operators. Prior to his time at MAG USA, Mr. Boland worked in various roles for the City of Chicago, including positions at the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the Office of the Mayor, where he was instrumental in developing and implementing the $8.5 billion O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP). For the CDA, Mr. Boland oversaw policy and regulatory matters, including issues ranging from the high-density rule to passenger facility charges. He also led the City of Chicago’s effort to complete a multi-runway environmental impact statement and secure a significant letter of intent from the Federal Aviation Administration to fund portions of the OMP. Mr. Boland started his career working on Capitol Hill and his collective experience gives him a strong understanding of airport policy and governmental issues facing airports. His time working directly for both a US airport and a commercial UK airport company has provided him with a varied and valuable perspective to the airport consulting industry.