Birmingham Airport Authority
Matthew Nelson has a diverse range of work experience in the airport and transportation industry. Matthew began their career in 2012 as a Dispatch Supervisor at Express medical transport. In 2013, they joined Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport as an Operations Specialist I and later transitioned to the role of Operation Specialist II (Airside). Matthew then became an Interim Airport Operations Supervisor and eventually an Airport Operations Supervisor. In 2020, they moved to Birmingham Airport Authority, where they served as a Manager of Facilities before being promoted to Vice President of Facilities in 2021.
Matthew Nelson attended the University of Montevallo from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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.