WASHINGTON – On January 1, 2026, Cindy Nichol,  Director of Airports for the Sacramento International Airport, became Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada. Nichol was elected to the position in October 2025 and succeeds outgoing Chair Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

“As airports respond to growing demand, the industry remains focused on building for the future,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “Airports across North America are investing in infrastructure, workforce development, and new technologies to better serve travelers and the communities that rely on them. As Chair, Cindy Nichol’s leadership and understanding of airport policy will be critical to strengthening the collective voice of airports and advancing key industry priorities.”

“ACI-NA plays a vital role in advancing our industry, and I am honored to serve as Chair at such an important moment for our industry,” said ACI-NA Chair Cindy Nichol, Director of Airports for the Sacramento International Airport. “I look forward to working collaboratively with our board, members, professional staff, and industry partners to advance key airport industry priorities in order to strengthen our airports, support our workforce, and deliver safe, innovative, and welcoming experiences for the passengers and customers we serve.”

In her role as Director of Airports with the Sacramento County Department of Airports since 2018, Nichol oversees the operation and development of four airports across the county. She previously held executive leadership positions at the Port of Portland and San Francisco International Airport, bringing more than 30 years of aviation industry experience.

A longtime and active member of ACI-NA, Nichol most recently served three years as Chair of the Board Finance Committee and as a member of the U.S. Policy Council, providing critical guidance on the organization’s strategic priorities. In her new role, she will help strengthen the collective voice of North American airports and support the industry as it navigates evolving policy, infrastructure, and passenger demand.

Additionally, Jason Terreri, Executive Director of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority, was elected ACI-NA Vice Chair and Kevin Dolliole will become the organization’s Immediate Past Chair. In addition to welcoming Nichol, ACI-NA announced the election of several new Board Members and Policy Council leadership.

 

ACI-NA Board of Directors

ACI-NA is pleased to welcome eight executives to its Board of Directors, including Danette Bewley, President and CEO of Tucson Airport Authority; Jim Elwood, Executive Director of the Jackson Hole Airport; Nick Hays, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Airport Authority; Jeff Mulder, Director of Airports at the Oklahoma City Airport Trust; Jeff Roach, Director of Aviation and Transit at Billings Logan International Airport; R.J. Steenstra, President and CEO of the Billy Bishop City Airport; Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of the Vancouver International Airport; and Solomon Wong, CEO of InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.

Three Young Professionals will also join the Board as non-voting Members, including Christina Marshall, Partner at Anderson & Kreiger LLP; Chris Thureau, Director of Terminal Operations at the Vancouver Airport Authority; and Javier Centeno, Assistant Director for Aviation Operations at Dallas Love Field.

 

Canadian Policy Council

Johanne Gallant, President and CEO of the Fredericton International Airport Authority, was elected Chair of the Canadian Policy Council. Nick Hays, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Airport Authority, was elected Vice Chair. Myron Keehn, President and CEO of Edmonton Airports, has become Chair of the Large Airports Caucus, and James Bogusz, President and CEO of the Regina Airport Authority, has been elected to the Canadian Policy Council and named Chair of the Small Airports Caucus. Elizabeth Brown, President and CEO of the Victoria International Airport, and Tammy Priddle, President and CEO of Deer Lake Regional Airport, were also elected to serve on the Canadian Policy Council.

 

U.S. Policy Council

Atif Saeed, CEO of the Philadelphia Department of Aviation, was elected Chair of the U.S. Policy Council. New members include Paul Bradbury, Airport Director of the Portland International Jetport; Jim Elwood, Executive Director of Jackson Hole Airport; Arif Ghouse, Chief Operating Officer and Interim Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; Sarah McKeon, Aviation Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Jeff Mulder, Director of Airports at the Oklahoma City Airport Trust; Jeff Roach, Director of Aviation and Transit at the Billings Logan International Airport; Michaels Stephens, CEO of Tampa International Airport; and Solomon Wong, CEO of InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.

 

World Business Partners and Associates Board

Patrick Murray, Chair of Pat Murray Inc., was elected Chair of ACI-NA’s World Business Partners and Associates Board and Michael Boland, Vice President of RICONDO, was elected Vice Chair. Solomon Wong, CEO of InterVISTAS Consulting Inc., moved into the Immediate Past Chair role. Carlos Bernal, CEO of Areas; Enrique Melendez, Senior Special Systems Consultant with The JW Group Inc.; and Eve Wiggins, COO of Nieuport Aviation, were elected to the World Business Partners and Associates Board.

And Jess Stavole, Manager of Sustainability & Voluntary Carbon Markets at TÜV SÜD America LLP, will join the World Business Partners and Associates Board as a Young Professional member.

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

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