Norfolk Airport Authority

Congratulations to our Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Chris Jones, CM, MBA! ??

The 2024 Visionary Award is presented to Mark Perryman, Assoc. AIA, President & CEO of the Norfolk Airport Authority and the Norfolk International Airport. Mark is a true visionary fitting every aspect of this prestigious award. He is currently leading the Norfolk International Airport's largest modernization endeavor and has served as a regional leader from the moment he stepped foot in Hampton Roads. Please join us in both congratulating and thanking Mark for his visionary leadership!

Last night, our President and CEO Mark Perryman, Assoc. AIA was honored by the Hampton Roads Chamber during its 2024 BRAVO! Celebration of Leadership event. Perryman was recognized as this year's Visionary Award recipient by Chamber President & CEO Bryan K. Stephens, who cited Norfolk International Airport's recent passenger growth and ongoing $1 billion capital improvement program, TransformORF. "Seeing the people welcoming their loved ones, their business partners; seeing the military as they come and go... that's what makes me love my work," Perryman said. "The things we affect, day in and day out, have a huge impact. The airport has so much untapped potential and I think that applies to the region." Congratulations to the evening's other honorees, including Joan Brock, Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas, Dr. Antipas L. Harris, Ryan Banas, PE, CCM and all of the graduates of this year's Lead757 program.

Earlier today, the Norfolk Airport Authority updated leaders from the City of Virginia Beach on what's in store as ORF continues its transformation. President & CEO Mark Perryman, Assoc. AIA presented Mayor Bobby Dyer and city council members slides showcasing upcoming construction projects, goals for expanded airline service and how ORF supports residents and visitors throughout Hampton Roads and beyond. Last year, Virginia Beach led the region in hosting overnight stays by fly-in travelers who came here for both business and pleasure purposes. The city was also the top supplier of outbound local travelers, with 22 percent of ORF's 2023 passengers residing within a Virginia Beach ZIP code. Council members stressed the importance of air connectivity for economic development as well as local workforce development. "What you're doing at the airport is bringing people in," said Mayor Dyer, who praised the city's partnership with ORF. Added Perryman:?"We will not be successful as an airport unless the region is successful. And we add to the region's success."

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The arrival of cooler weather means one thing — it’s time to talk holiday travels. At this week’s Airports Council International - North America 2024 Marketing and Communications Conference, Norfolk Airport Authority took center stage to moderate a panel discussion of how airports can effectively celebrate holidays and special events while still being respectful of different viewpoints and beliefs. It’s all part of a year-round focus that can include timely in-airport displays and performances, educational opportunities for staff and travelers, as well as targeted social media messaging, panelists said. The Calgary Airport Authority’s Jocelyn Alexander; Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) - O'Hare & Midway International Airports’ Angie Kocerka; and Columbus Regional Airport Authority’s Breann Gonzalez Almos shared their respective insights with ORF’s Chris Jones, CM, MBA. This was one of several informative conversations that took place over a three-day event hosted by San Francisco International Airport. More than 300 airport reps attended — a new record for this annual conference. No matter where you fly this holiday season, rest assured there are teams of people at airports across the globe working hard to give you the safest and best experience possible. #LetsFly

Over the weekend, members of the Norfolk Airport Authority Police Department took part in multiple community events around Hampton Roads. On Saturday, NAAPD participated in Spooky STEM Day at the?Virginia Air & Space Science Center?in Hampton. LT Boring, Dispatch Supervisor Parlett, Dispatcher Pitter-Nottingham and Officer Scales showed children the fun of science with "Growing Ghosts". With a ghost-colored balloon full of baking soda, children flipped it over into a bottle of vinegar, causing the "ghost" to expand as the reaction happened. Sunday's participation included a charity Plane Pull to honor missing service members from the Vietnam War. This event was part of the 2024 Mission: POW-MIA Member Meeting held in Virginia Beach.

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We would like to acknowledge ORF's Chief Financial Officer, Jarred Roenker, CPA, CM, for being recognized as one of Inside Business Hampton Roads Business Journal Top Forty Under 40. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!