AFCO and AvPorts Add Former American Airlines Exec to Board

Oct. 6, 2020

Aviation Facilities Company Management (AFCO) and AvPorts announced Oct. 6, that veteran airline senior executive Suzanne Boda has joined its board as the airport development and management companies gear up for a new era in aviation.

Boda -- who spent 37 years as an executive with American Airlines, US Airways and Northwest Airlines -- will serve as a board director and assist both AFCO and AvPorts on overall strategy, as well as its finances, operations, and business development. The growing Goldman Sachs-backed airports companies invest, develop, manage and operate airports and airport infrastructure at more than 25 airports across the country.

“We are thrilled to have Suzanne on board as an industry leader who can assist and support our efforts as we grow our company, and as we enter a new phase of aviation,” said AFCO President and Chief Executive Officer Chuck Stipancic. “Aviation is fundamentally changing, and AFCO and AvPorts are well-positioned to add efficiency, profitability and value to airports around the country.”

“Suzanne Boda is a respected veteran of the aviation industry who brings nearly four decades of experience, expertise and relationships to AFCO and AvPorts, and we are very excited to have her on our team,” said AvPorts CEO Jorge Roberts.  As the aviation industry enters a new era and adapts to new challenges, Suzanne will help us lead and innovate to create a better experience for air travelers and ensure our clients thrive.”

“I am excited to join the board at AFCO and AvPorts during this critical time for the industry and very much look forward to working with both teams in support of their goals and initiatives,” said Suzanne Boda. “This is a great opportunity for me to shape an industry that I love as I move forward in this next chapter of my career”.