American Association Of Airport

Alexandria, VA · Founded 1928

Professional association advancing airport management excellence through training, advocacy, and industry representation

Primary audience
Airport Executives
Work area
Professional Association
Topic
Aviation Management
Contact
Todd Hauptli
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Association of Airport Executives represents thousands of airport management personnel at public-use airports across the United States. Founded in 1928 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the organization operates with 72 employees and generates $30.0 million in annual revenue. The association provides professional development, certification programs, and advocacy before Congress and federal agencies.

What They Focus On

Professional Development

Training, certification programs, and educational resources enhancing airport management expertise and industry professionalism

Legislative Advocacy

Federal representation advancing airport industry priorities and ensuring executive voices inform aviation policy decisions

Industry Collaboration

Networking platforms and communication systems connecting airport executives to share solutions and best practices

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$30.0M

+25.1% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$30.6M

-0.1% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$34.9M

+15.6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

72

-10% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $29,983,994 $30,601,437 $34,906,527 72
2023 $23,976,009 $30,647,200 $30,184,768 80
2022 $21,466,308 $24,041,237 $30,057,889 67
2020 $13,899,238 $15,985,244 $29,583,135 69
2019 $23,054,527 $26,173,740 $28,004,416 84
2018 $20,560,672 $24,344,618 $30,350,643 84

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Education

    Deliver training programs and certification courses to enhance professional skills and industry knowledge

  • 02

    Policy Advocacy

    Represent member interests before federal government and advance airport industry legislative priorities

  • 03

    Knowledge Exchange

    Facilitate networking events and communication channels for sharing best practices among executives

  • 04

    Recognition & Development

    Acknowledge outstanding contributions and support ongoing professional development within the airport community

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association Of Airport

Professional Training & Certification

Accredited education programs and professional certifications for airport executives and management personnel

Federal Advocacy

Legislative representation and policy advocacy before Congress and federal agencies on airport industry issues

Industry Networking

Conference events and communication platforms connecting airport executives across public-use facilities nationwide

Airport Solutions & Research

Research initiatives and practical solutions addressing operational challenges in airport management

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association Of Airport.

Marshall Stevens Aae

Marshall Stevens Aae

Vice President, Operations & Chief Operating Officer
7 hrs/week
Perry Miller PHD Aae Iap

Perry Miller PHD Aae Iap

President & Chief Executive Officer
7 hrs/week
Rebecca Hupp Aae

Rebecca Hupp Aae

Airport Director
5 hrs/week
Andrew Martz Aae

Andrew Martz Aae

Assistant Airport Director
Atif Saeed Aae Iap

Atif Saeed Aae Iap

Chief Executive Officer
Chad Makovsky Aae Iace

Chad Makovsky Aae Iace

Aviation Director
Melinda Montgomery Aae

Melinda Montgomery Aae

Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Melissa W Cooper Aae

Melissa W Cooper Aae

Director of Aviation
Tyler Miller Aae Ace

Tyler Miller Aae Ace

Chief Operating Officer
Patrick W. Wilson A.A.E

Patrick W. Wilson A.A.E

President and CEO
Kevin R. Bumen

Kevin R. Bumen

Chief Finance and Commercial Officer
Rick Crider

Rick Crider

Airport Director
Devon M. Brubaker

Devon M. Brubaker

Airport Director
Mark A. Crosby

Mark A. Crosby

Vice President, Aviation
Sarah Demory

Sarah Demory

Assistant Aviation Director - Chief Operating Officer
Daren A. Griffin

Daren A. Griffin

President & Chief Executive Officer
Lance Lamkin

Lance Lamkin

Airport Director
Jane M. Lucero

Jane M. Lucero

Airport Development Administrator
John Reed

John Reed

Executive Director
Alicia Robertson

Alicia Robertson

President & Chief Executive Officer
Lenard T. Robinson

Lenard T. Robinson

Assistant Executive Director
Marc M. Sethna

Marc M. Sethna

Director, Terminal & Facilities
Zach Sundquist

Zach Sundquist

Assistant Airport Director
Megan Atkins Thoben

Megan Atkins Thoben

Vice President, Operations & Customer Engagement
Mark E. Witsoe

Mark E. Witsoe

Airport Manager
David Schaumburg

David Schaumburg

Assistant Director of Aviation
Sean N. Hammer

Sean N. Hammer

Deputy Director - Regional Aviation
Anthony W. Bean

Anthony W. Bean

Executive Director
Gladys D. Brown

Gladys D. Brown

Airport Director
Phillip Washington

Phillip Washington

Chief Executive Officer
John Ackerman

John Ackerman

Chief Executive Officer
Iftikhar Ahmad

Iftikhar Ahmad

President & Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Bilyeu

Jeff Bilyeu

Aviation Director
Kelly Campbell

Kelly Campbell

Executive Director, Aviation
Kevin Dolliole

Kevin Dolliole

Director of Aviation
Jim Elwood

Jim Elwood

Executive Director
Bryant Francis

Bryant Francis

Director of Airports
Mark E. Gale

Mark E. Gale

Chief Executive Officer & Director of Aviation
Lawrence J. Krauter

Lawrence J. Krauter

Chief Executive Officer
Douglas E. Kreulen

Douglas E. Kreulen

President & Chief Executive Officer
Michael J. Landguth

Michael J. Landguth

President & Chief Executive Officer
Lance Lyttle

Lance Lyttle

Chief Executive Officer
Ron Mathieu

Ron Mathieu

President & Chief Executive Officer
Chris McLaughlin

Chris McLaughlin

Chief Executive Officer
Scott C. McMahon

Scott C. McMahon

Executive Director
Jeff Mulder

Jeff Mulder

Director of Airports
Chad Newton

Chad Newton

Chief Executive Officer
Mukesh Patel

Mukesh Patel

Director of Aviation
Charlene Reynolds

Charlene Reynolds

Airport Director
Tory Richardson

Tory Richardson

President & Chief Executive Officer
Ann Richart

Ann Richart

Aviation Director
Jesus Saenz

Jesus Saenz

Aviation Director
Ricky Smith

Ricky Smith

Airport General Manager
Mark VanLoh

Mark VanLoh

Chief Executive Officer
Craig A. Williams

Craig A. Williams

Airport Director
TH

Todd Hauptli

President An
34 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,726,248
JS

Jacqueline Sher-Raker

EVP Meetings
Full-time
Compensation: $832,675
JB

Joel Bacon

Exec. VP Gov
32 hrs/week
Compensation: $797,206
CM

Carter Morris

Exec. VP Aaa
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $467,527
PR

Patrick Raker

Sr VP Traini
Full-time
Compensation: $450,458
KK

Karen Kuhlman

Sr. VP, Gov'
Full-time
Compensation: $448,953
BV

Bradley Vandam

Sr. VP, Gov'
Full-time
Compensation: $402,026
SG

Stephen Gironda

Exec. VP, Fi
25 hrs/week
Compensation: $368,623
SG

Stephanie Gupta

Sr. VP, Secu
Full-time
Compensation: $367,157
JB

Justin Barkowski

VP Regulator
Full-time
Compensation: $299,081
ST

Sumit Thukral

Sr. VP, Netw
Full-time
Compensation: $298,540
MB

Maria Bremis

Sr. VP, Dive
Full-time
Compensation: $271,602
MG

Mark Gale Aae

Second Past
7 hrs/week
CG

Chris Greene

Director
DG

Daren Griffin Aae

Director
DB

Devon Brubaker Aae

Director
EF

Ed Forster Aae Iace MBA

Director
HB

Harry Barrett Jr Aae

Director
JL

Jane Lucero Aae Aicp

Director
KB

Kevin Bumen Aae Cae

Director
LR

Lenard Robinson Aae

Director
MS

Marc Sethna Aae

Director
MW

Mark Witsoe Aae Cae

Director
SD

Shawn Dobberstein Aae

Director
SP

Steven Picou Aae Ace

Director
TC

Travis Crilly Aae

Director

Milestones

1928

AAAE Founded

1928

Organization established to represent airport executives as aviation industry expanded

1956

IRS Recognition

1956

Received tax-exempt status recognizing mission to advance airport management profession

2020

Pandemic Response

2020

Revenue declined to $13.9 million during aviation industry disruption

2024

Record Growth

2024

Revenue reached $30.0 million serving expanded membership across public-use airports

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AM
Andrew Martz Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
AS
Atif Saeed Aae Iap Director 7.00 hrs/week
CM
Chad Makovsky Aae Iace Director 7.00 hrs/week
CG
Chris Greene Director 7.00 hrs/week
DG
Daren Griffin Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
DB
Devon Brubaker Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
EF
Ed Forster Aae Iace MBA Director 7.00 hrs/week
HB
Harry Barrett Jr Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
JL
Jane Lucero Aae Aicp Director 7.00 hrs/week
KB
Kevin Bumen Aae Cae Director 7.00 hrs/week
LR
Lenard Robinson Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
MS
Marc Sethna Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
MC
Mark Crosby Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
MW
Mark Witsoe Aae Cae Director 7.00 hrs/week
MM
Melinda Montgomery Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
MW
Melissa W Cooper Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
PW
Patrick Wilson Aae Ace Secretary/Tr 7.00 hrs/week
RC
Rick Crider Aae Chair 5.00 hrs/week
SD
Shawn Dobberstein Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
SP
Steven Picou Aae Ace Director 7.00 hrs/week
TC
Travis Crilly Aae Director 7.00 hrs/week
TM
Tyler Miller Aae Ace Director 7.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$8.3M

Highest Paid

$2.8M

Todd Hauptli

Compensated Officers

12

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Todd Hauptli President An $2,726,248 $70,124 $2,796,372 34
Jacqueline Sher-Raker EVP Meetings $832,675 $49,158 $881,833 40
Joel Bacon EXEC. VP Gov $797,206 $68,106 $865,312 32
Carter Morris EXEC. VP Aaa $467,527 $65,506 $533,033 20
Patrick Raker SR VP Traini $450,458 $48,859 $499,317 40
Karen Kuhlman SR. VP, Gov' $448,953 $34,737 $483,690 40
Stephen Gironda EXEC. VP, Fi $368,623 $68,290 $436,913 25
Bradley Vandam SR. VP, Gov' $402,026 $34,598 $436,624 40
Stephanie Gupta SR. VP, Secu $367,157 $38,164 $405,321 40
Justin Barkowski VP Regulator $299,081 $38,193 $337,274 40
Sumit Thukral SR. VP, Netw $298,540 $30,384 $328,924 40
Maria Bremis SR. VP, Dive $271,602 $38,437 $310,039 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$20K Grants Received
$113K Grants Given
6 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
AL
Air Line Pilots Association International
$20K

Top Grantees

5 total
SC
South Central Chapter Aaae PEARLAND, TX
$23K
NC
Northwest Chapter Aaae KLAMATH FALLS, OR
$23K
NC
Northeast Chapter Aaae ALBANY, NY
$23K
GL
Great Lakes Chapter Aaae BRUNSWICK, OH
$23K
SC
Southwest Chapter Aaae CHANDLER, AZ
$20K
Air Line Pilots Association International South Central Chapter Aaae Northwest Chapter Aaae Northeast Chapter Aaae Great Lakes Chapter Aaae Southwest Chapter Aaae
Air Line Pilots Association International South Central Chapter Aaae Northwest Chapter Aaae Northeast Chapter Aaae Great Lakes Chapter Aaae Southwest Chapter Aaae

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

4 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

4

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

2
Aaae Foundation
Alexandria, VA
Scholarships
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Airport Research And Development Foundation
Alexandria, VA
Scientific And Educational Purposes In Connection With Aviation Industry
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Disregarded Entities

1
Aaae Real Estate LLC
Alexandria, VA
Building Rental
DRE
Income: $193K Assets: $16.0M

Taxable Corp Trust

1
Aaae Services Corporation Inc
Alexandria, VA
Publish Magazine
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
111 Registrations
76 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 76 total

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8 filings
Self
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4 filings
Self
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4 filings
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4 filings
Self
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4 filings
Self
American Association Of Colleges Of Nursing
3 filings
Self
American Association Of Nurse Practitioners
3 filings
Self
American Association For Homecare
2 filings
Self
American Association For Homecare (Aahomecare)
2 filings
Self
American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy
2 filings
Self
American Association Of Colleges For Teacher Education
2 filings
Self
American Association Of Community Colleges
2 filings
Self
American Association Of Crop Insurers (Aaci)
2 filings
Self
American Association Of Nurse Anesthesiology
2 filings
Self
American Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons
2 filings
Self
American Association Of Orthodontists
2 filings
Self
American Association Of Port Authorities
2 filings
Self
American Association Of School Administrators
2 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
Aanem American Association Of Neuromuscular And Electrodiagnostic Medicine
1 filing
Self
Acg Advocacy On Behalf Of American Association Of Publishers
1 filing
Self
American Association For Cancer Research
1 filing
Self
American Association For Clinical Chemistry
1 filing
Self
American Association For Dental Oral & Craniofacial Research
1 filing
Self
American Association For Dental, Oral, And Craniofacial Research
1 filing
Self
American Association For Homeopathic Products
1 filing
Self
American Association For Laboratory Accreditation (A2La)
1 filing
Self
American Association For Respiratory Care
1 filing
Self
American Association For The Advancement Of Science
1 filing
Self
American Association For The Treatment Of Opioid Dependence
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Advertising Agencies
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Bioanalysts
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Birth Centers
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Birth Centers (Aabc)
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Blood Banks, Dba Association For The Advancement Of Bloo
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Rehabilitation
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Colleges Of Osteopathic Medicine (Aacom)
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Colleges Of Pharmacy
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Collegiate Registrars And Admissions Officers
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Cosmetology Schools
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Exporters And Importers
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Healthcare Administrative Management
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Hip And Knee Surgeons (Aahks)
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Homecare
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Independent Music
1 filing
Self
American Association Of International Healthcare Recruitment
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Law Libraries
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Museums
1 filing
Self

+ 26 more clients

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

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Phone

(703) 824-0500

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601 Madison Street Alexandria, VA 22314