Alexandria, VA - AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli issued the following statement on the announcement today that Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Executive Director Gina Marie Lindsey, C.M. will retire this spring:
"Gina Marie Lindsey is a giant in our industry. She is indefatigable. When others have thrown in the towel, she is just warming up. She possesses the extraordinarily potent (and rare) combination of an iron will and a servant's heart. For a quarter of a century, I have learned from her, been inspired by her and watched her accomplish seemingly impossible tasks. We are better as an industry because of her leadership, and my life has been richer for our friendship. I wish her and her husband Tom a long and happy time together in the next part of their journey."
ABOUT AAAE: Founded in 1928, AAAE 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.
