Refreshed our key initiatives and priorities in collaboration with AMAC Committees to be more aligned to our strategic agenda and enhance the value of AMAC membership
Experienced a 24% increase in membership through new members and renewals
Grew the AMAC digital imprint by 34% on LinkedIn and 38% on Instagram
Engaged over 1,600 participants through the AMAC Legends & Leapers monthly virtual speaker series
Celebrated AMAC members’ inclusion in the Biden-Harris Administration transition team for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT): Brad Mims, Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Mario Rodriguez, Indianapolis Airport Authority; and Phil Washington, CEO, Denver International Airport (DIA)—and federal appointments: Krystal Brumfield, Associate Administrator and Chief Acquisition Officer, Office of Government-Wide Policy Overview, U.S. General Services Administration; Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E., Associate Administrator for Airports, FAA; Brad Mims, Deputy Administrator, FAA; and Shelby M. Scales, Director of the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, USDOT
Earned a seat at the Small Business Roundtable in January 2021 and built a coalition with other like-minded advocacy organizations for best practice sharing and critical mass lobbying for small and diverse business issues
Issued a Joint Airport Concessions Relief Letter in February 2021 with industry partners—Airport Restaurant & Retail Association, Airports Council International-North America, American Association of Airport Executives, American Car Rental Association, International Association of Airport Duty-Free Stores and National Parking Association—to advocate for COVID-19 relief to airports and aviation concessionaires
Worked with members of Congress to advocate for the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act resulting in $2 billion for airports and $200 million in rent relief for concessionaires and the American Rescue Plan Act resulting in $8 billion in grants for airports and $800 million in rent relief for concessionaires that prioritized Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBEs)
Launched the AMAC From 30,000 Feet speaker series in February 2021 to connect AMAC members with the aviation industry’s most influential changemakers and engaged over 120 participants; program speakers included: Cheryl McKissack Daniel, President & CEO, McKissack & McKissack; Deryl McKissack, PE, Founder, Chairwoman & CEO, McKissack & McKissack; and Phil Washington, CEO, DIA
Awarded $50,000 in scholarships through the AMAC Foundation to 27 students pursuing careers in aviation
Hosted our first virtual conference, the 36th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, in partnership with the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in June 2021 and attracted over 500 conference attendees, as well as featured prominent speakers: Pete Buttigieg, Secretary, USDOT; and Brad Mims, Deputy Administrator, FAA
Initiated a research project to study diversity trends within airports across the country and connected with Historically Black colleges and Universities to promote career opportunities in aviation through the AMAC Airport Leadership Collective (ALC)
Welcomed new AMAC ALC members Phil Washington, CEO, DIA and Balram Bheodari, Airport General Manager, ATL
Launched the AMAC Builds Careers program—a multi-tier professional development and engagement opportunity through internships, mentorships and fellowships for AMAC members—applications for all programs opened in October 2021, with the first cohort of mentors/mentees in January 2022
Installed Eboni Wimbush—an experienced leader with over 25 years of experience, including roles in senior-level government agencies and Fortune 500 companies—as the new AMAC President & CEO in October 2021
Submitted a consolidated AMAC member response to the FAA in October 2021 on proposed revisions to update the 2008 ACDBE Joint Venture Guidance
Advocated for and had a presence at the November 2021 signing of the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that includes $25 billion for airport development projects
Hosted our first in-person event since 2019 with over 70 participants in December 2021 in Chicago, Illinois, to kick off planning for the 37th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference: Redefining Airport Opportunities Together hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation
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