Birmingham Airport Authority
Ingrid Hairston, A.A.E., PMP is currently serving as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Birmingham Airport Authority since January 2024. Prior to this role, Ingrid held the position of Vice President of Properties and Business Development at the same company from July 2020 to November 2023. Ingrid has a diverse background in the aviation industry, with previous roles at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) including Director of Business Initiatives, Director of Business Development, and Operations Manager. Ingrid holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations from Western Michigan University.
Birmingham Airport Authority
The Birmingham Airport Authority was established in 1986 by the Birmingham City Council to manage the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport and continue its growth. The Birmingham Airport Authority is governed by a seven member Board of Directors, appointed by the Mayor of City of Birmingham and confirmed by the Birmingham City Council. The day to day operation is managed by the President and CEO and The Birmingham Airport Authority staff of over 100 employees within five departments. The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) home to four major airlines with over 100 daily flights to 15 cities for more than 2.6 million passengers in 2016. BHM offers a great variety of food and retail options for passengers along with amenities for all passengers alike.