The Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) is seeking members interested in serving the Chapter to fill six (6) Board positions for the 2025-26 membership year, to be elected during the General Membership meeting held during the 79th Annual Summer Conference in Newport Beach, CA this July. The Chapter strives for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the makeup of Chapter leadership, not only in race, color, creed, ethnic background, religion, political party, age, gender or disability, but also as it relates to educational background, career level, employment classification, and organizational size.

Nomination Schedule
Nominations Due: Friday, May 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. (PST)
Election: General Membership Meeting on Monday, July 21, 2025, during the 79th Annual Summer Conference

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• (1) Second Vice President - Per the Bylaws, the Executive Committee rotation requires candidates be from outside the state of California
• (1) At-Large Director
• (1) Nevada Director
• (1) Northern California* Director
• (1) Southern California* Director
• (1) Corporate Director
  

*The dividing line between Northern and Southern California regions shall be the southern boundaries of Monterey, Fresno, and Mono Counties.

Qualifications

Second Vice President (1) - The Second Vice President is elected to a four-year term moving progressively through the Executive Committee each year (2nd VP, 1st VP, President, and Immediate Past President and Foundation President). 

Qualifications are as follows:

• Per the Bylaws, the Executive Committee rotation requires 2025-26 candidates be from outside the state of California;
• Served at least one (1) year on the SWAAAE Board of Directors;
• Be a current Executive member with at least one (1) year prior membership with SWAAAE and/or AAAE and/or another AAAE Regional Chapter, OR
• Are a Certified Airport Executive (C.A.E.), OR
• Are an active Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) as determined by the American Association of Airport Executives; AND
• Have a substantive understanding of the SWAAAE business model and culture, AND/OR
• Be deemed as eligible by the SWAAAE Chapter Nominating Committee

The SWAAAE President serves as a Director on the SWAAAE Foundation Board during their term as President. During their term as Immediate Past President of SWAAAE, they serve as a President of the SWAAAE Foundation.

Directors (4) Qualifications - Each Director Position is a Two-Year Term

• Be a current Executive member with at least one (1) year prior membership with SWAAAE and/or AAAE and/or another AAAE Regional Chapter; OR
• Are a Certified Airport Executive (C.A.E.), OR
• Are an active Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) as determined by the American Association of Airport Executives; AND
• Have demonstrated prior active participation in, and contribution to, the Chapter as determined by the Nominating Committee, AND/OR
• Be deemed as eligible by the Chapter Nominating Committee
  
  

Corporate Director (1) - Two-Year Term

• Be a current Corporate member with at least one (1) year prior membership with SWAAAE and/or AAAE and/or another AAAE Regional Chapter, AND
• Have demonstrated prior active participation in, and contributed to, the Chapter as determined by the Nominating Committee, AND
• Are recommended for the nomination by the Nominating Committee
  
  

Additional Qualifications for All Nominees:

• Be well-respected in the industry;
• Has demonstrated the following:
  - Strategic thinking and decision-making proficiencies;
  - Industry knowledge, involvement, and experience;
  - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
  - Desirable Leadership traits;
  - Integrity, disciplined, and focused attitude/behaviors;
• Has the support of their employer for time commitment, participation, and travel requirements
  
  

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are interested in running for any of the positions listed above, please provide the following:

• Personal statement of interest;
• Letter from your employer on airport or company letterhead indicating support for the time commitment, participation, and travel (four in-person Board meetings per year, two are in conjunction with SWAAAE Conferences);
• Current resume

All nominations should be sent via email to SWAAAE by 5:00 p.m. PST Friday, May 16, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Immediate Past President TJ Chen.