Okaloosa County BOCC — January 8, 2013 — Non BCC agency Printout — reading text

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: February 19, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Greg Donovan, Airports Director SUBJECT: Professional Accreditation of Deputy Director Tracy Stage Mr. Tracy Stage, A.A.E.deputy airports director - operations and development, earned his professional airport accreditation designation last week after completing a four hour panel interview in Ft. Myers. He joins an elite group of airport executives who have completed all requirements of 59-year-old program and has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). To qualify for his distinction, Mr. Stage had to successfully complete three phases of the accreditation process: (1) pass a 180-item multiple-choice examination, (2) fulfill a writing requirement, and (3) demonstrate, in the final interview by a panel of A.A.E.s, his knowledge of airport management, business administration, and general transportation Mr. Stage’s achievement attests to his ability to meet these stringent requirements and his experience in managing public airports. By fulfilling all the requirements leading to the title of Accredited Airport Executive, Mr. Stage joins a select group of individuals who have earned the designation in the nearly six decades of the accreditation program’s existence. At present, fewer than 10 percent of AAAE’s members throughout the country have earned the distinction. Founded in 1928, AAAE (www.aaae.org) is the world’s largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE’s 5,000-plus members represent some 850 airports and hundreds of companies and organizations that support the airport industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, AAAE serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C. and delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities including training, conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.