Mario Rodriquez - Director LB Airport, Friday July 13th 2012

The LBCREC is pleased to have Mario Rodriquez, Director of the Long Beach Airport speaking to the group on Friday July 13th 2012 for our July Breakfast meeting.

Mario Will be discussing the general state of the Long Beach Airport as well as upcoming improvement projects that are in the works.  We encourage you to join us for breakfast and stay informed on the projects and changes in Long Beach.

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Mario Rodriguez, an award winning aviation expert with 24 years experience in the private and public sectors, was appointed as Director of Long Beach Airport on February 23, 2009. In the time Mr. Rodriguez has been at the helm, he has been able overcome the economic challenges facing our nation as well as the US aviation industry, while amassing an impressive list of accomplishments.

Prior to coming to Long Beach Airport, Mr. Rodriguez was the Deputy Director at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. His leadership enabled the rapid recovery of the Airport after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Two years later, he was recognized for his expertise in environmental management and awarded the prestigious Environmental Achievement Award from Airports Council International.

Prior to his position at Armstrong International, Mr. Rodriguez oversaw airports from Kuwait to Palm Beach.

Mr. Rodriguez is an Engineering graduate of University of Miami - 1987. He sits on several boards and is an accomplished author and speaker on issues affecting the aviation industry, including Business Recovery and Disaster Management. He is currently authoring a textbook on airport financial management.