Leischner Elected to ACI-NA Board of Directors

August 31, 2026

WASHINGTON – Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., Executive Director of Quad Cities International Airport, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing airports in the United States and Canada.

“Ben is a respected airport leader who understands both the day-to-day demands of operating an airport and the important role airports play in driving economic growth and strengthening the communities they serve,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “His experience, perspective, and commitment to our industry will be tremendous assets to the ACI-NA Board as we continue working together to advance the priorities of airports across North America.”

“Airports of every size play a critical role in connecting people, supporting economic growth and strengthening the communities they serve,” said Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., executive director of the Quad Cities International Airport. “I’m honored to join the ACI-NA Board of Directors and look forward to working alongside airport leaders from across North America to advocate for our industry, share ideas and help ensure airports have the resources and support they need to serve their communities well.”

Leischner has served as executive director of Quad Cities International Airport since 2018. During his tenure, he has established an ambitious roadmap to enhance the passenger experience, add new amenities and advance a major terminal modernization effort, while renewing the airport’s focus on infrastructure, organizational accountability and its role as an economic engine for the Quad Cities region.

Prior to joining Quad Cities International Airport, Leischner spent seven years at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in positions of increasing responsibility, primarily focused on airline resource allocations and airline affairs. He previously held positions with the Port of Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport and DY Consultants.

Leischner earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and flight operations from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska.

A complete list of the ACI-NA Board of Directors and leadership is available on the ACI-NA website.

 

About ACI-NA

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) represents local, regional, and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. ACI-NA member airports enplane more than 95 percent of the domestic and virtually all the international airline passenger and cargo traffic in North America. Approximately 380 aviation-related businesses are also members of ACI-NA, providing goods and services to airports. Collectively, U.S. airports support more than 11.5 million jobs and account for $1.4 trillion in economic activity – or more than seven percent of the total U.S. GDP. Canadian airports support 405,000 jobs and contribute C$35 billion to Canada’s GDP. Learn more at www.airportscouncil.org.