15 Jun 2021

2021 AMAC Catalyst Awards Honorees

WASHINGTON, DC (June 15, 2021)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) announced the honorees of the 2021 AMAC Catalyst Awards on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 4:30 pm–5:15 pm EDT during the 36th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference: Honoring the Legacy, Perfecting the Present & Building for the Future—a virtual event hosted by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 2021 AMAC Catalyst Awards Honorees AMAC Advocate of the Year Award Courtney Thornton, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Hudson Group … Read More
14 May 2021

Small & Minority Businesses Invited to Launch Pad BWI 2021

Small and minority businesses in the Maryland/Washington D.C. area are invited to explore an opportunity to start a retail or food & beverage business at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Launch Pad is an “internship” program that provides an opportunity for business owners to participate in the airport’s retail program for a limited time. Entrepreneurs have access to operating a business with a low investment, business resources, and training. Piloted in 2017, Launch Pad has welcomed area businesses like Fran’s … Read More
21 Apr 2021

#AMAC2021 Exhibit, Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!

The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) present the 36th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference: Honoring the Legacy, Perfecting the Present & Building for the Future from June 14–16, 2021—a virtual conference. AMAC’s Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference goes virtual in June 2021! This virtual experience will be hosted by ATL and will continue to be the driving force of diversity and eliminating barriers for minorities and women in the aviation industry. Our premier … Read More
8 Apr 2021

Alicia M. Ivey of Goldbergs Concessions Corporation, Dwight H. Pullen, Jr. of DPR Construction and Michael E. Washington of Palazzo Concessions Join the AMAC Board of Directors

Washington, DC (April 8, 2021)—The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) is pleased to announce the following appointments to the AMAC Board of Directors: Alicia M. Ivey, President & CEO, Goldbergs Concessions Corporation; Dwight H. Pullen, Jr., National Core Market Leader, DPR Construction; and Michael E. Washington, President & Co-Owner, Palazzo Concessions. “We are pleased to welcome Alicia, Dwight and Michael to the AMAC Board of Directors”, said Ricky Smith, Chair, AMAC Board of Directors. “They join AMAC at a critical … Read More
21 Jan 2021

How Do You Set Goals?

How Do You Set Goals? By: Yolanda Woodruff, AMAC Member and Unison Retail Management Director of Retail Operations A New Year is always an exciting time for goal setting. A new year a new you, right? And we all know the fundamentals of goal setting and the right steps to take to set the right goals. What Are SMART goals? S (Specific or Significant) M (Measurable or Meaningful) A (Achievable or Action-Oriented) R (Realistic or Rewarding) T (Timely or Trackable) … Read More
9 Dec 2020

Charlene Reynolds Is the New Interim Aviation Director for the City of Phoenix

Congratulations to AMAC member Charlene Reynolds on her appointment as Interim Aviation Director for the City of Phoenix! Ms. Reynolds will oversee Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix-Deer Valley Municipal Airport and Phoenix Goodyear Airport! Ms. Reynolds has served the city for close to 20 years in a variety of positions. Charlene began her aviation career four years ago when she was asked to transfer from her role as Deputy Street Transportation Director to create the aviation department’s first Contracts and Services Division. Eleven … Read More

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9 Dec 2020

Lance Lyttle Received the ACI-NA 2020 Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award

Congratulations to AMAC member Lance Lyttle, Managing Director at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, on receiving the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) 2020 Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award! http://ow.ly/4SQr50CiZrH #FlyHealthySEA ACI-NA’s Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award recognizes the extraordinary #leadership of an airport CEO/Director who best exemplifies the nine core competencies, including people practice expertise, relationship management, consultation, leadership and navigation, communication, global and cultural effectiveness, ethical practice, critical evaluation, and business acumen. “During his time at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Lyttle has used innovation to address critical … Read More
23 Nov 2020

Announcing the AMAC Airport Leadership Collective

AMAC is proud to announce the AMAC Airport Leadership Collective (ALC), which consists of nearly thirty minority Airport CEOs and Directors, who seek to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in employment at the Airport Director’s Level. In June 2020, Marshall J. Taggart, Jr., C.M. Executive Airport Director, Montgomery Regional Airport was appointed by Ricky Smith, AMAC Board Chair, as the ALC Committee Chair. The ALC’s goals are to establish a community of support for minority airport professionals, leverage unified strength and influence … Read More
19 Oct 2020

AMAC and ACC Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate in Advancing Diversity and Business Opportunities in Aviation

Washington, DC (October 19, 2020) – The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that commits the organizations to formally collaborate in advancing diversity and promoting opportunities for companies within the aviation industry by leveraging their collective membership and training resources. Both organizations seek to promote best practices and opportunities for their member companies to succeed in airport development pursuits. The MOU states that the organizations “recognize that increased diversity … Read More

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