The American Association of Airport Executives announced newly appointed leaders at the culmination of the 97th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition in Atlanta, held June 8-10.
Rebecca Hupp, director of Boise Airport, took office June 10 as chair of AAAE for 2025-2026.
Hupp was one of six Executive Committee members elected by the AAAE membership. She succeeds Rick Crider, airport director, Prescott Regional Airport/Ernest A. Love Field, who becomes first past chair. The second past chair is Perry Miller, president and CEO, Richmond International Airport.
Other Executive Committee members elected by the AAAE membership are First Vice Chair Marshall Stevens, who is vice president, operations and chief operating officer, Memphis International Airport; Second Vice Chair Patrick Wilson, who serves as president and CEO, Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority; and Kevin R. Bumen, chief finance and commercial officer, San Francisco International Airport, who will serve as secretary/treasurer
“AAAE is fortunate to have a group of exceptional airport executives who have pledged their time, energy, and talent to help guide the Association forward,” said AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli. “The AAAE team is grateful for their commitment to our organization and the airport industry, and we look forward to working with these talented leaders in the important year ahead.”
