The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) recognized Jon E. Mathiasen, AAE, president and CEO of the Capital Region Airport Commission, with a Hall of Fame award at the Catalyst Awards luncheon at its 34th Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference in Seattle on Aug. 24.
“AMAC salutes Jon for being a longstanding advocate for diversity and inclusion. Throughout his career he has demonstrated sustainable and profound contributions to the aviation industry,” said Krystal J. Brumfield, president and CEO of AMAC. “Thank you for setting a high standard for other leaders in the industry to follow. Congratulations on a successful career.”
According to AMAC, the Hall of Fame award “honors an individual who has demonstrated sustainable and profound contributions to the aviation industry and exhibited a positive impact on diversity inclusion within the industry. This individual has provided continuous support of AMAC’s mission and goals, as well as the growth and development of airport diversity. This award recognizes an individual within the industry who has been an outstanding spokesperson, educator, innovator and advocate for diversity inclusion in the workforce or small business participation in contracting.”
“I am honored and truly humbled to receive this recognition. Diversity awareness and inclusion in contracting opportunities for capital projects, goods and services, and concessions have been high-priority objectives at Richmond International Airport (RIC) for many years,” said Mathiasen.
