Robert Rodriguez
Managing Deputy Commissioner/chief Asset Officer at Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) - O'Hare & Midway International Airports
Robert Rodriguez serves as the Managing Deputy Commissioner and Chief Asset Officer at the Chicago Department of Aviation, overseeing Human Resources, Real Estate, and Facilities at O'Hare and Midway International Airports since July 2023. Previously, Rodriguez held the position of Director of Grants, managing $482 million in grant funding and facilitating cross-functional efforts to expand grant programs. Prior experience includes serving as Aviation Division Chief and Garrison Aviation Officer for the United States Department of the Army, where Rodriguez directed a $625 million aviation rebuilding program and managed multiple aviation operations. Additionally, Rodriguez worked as Air Manager and Aviation Division Chief for the Department of the Army, focusing on airport operations, maintenance, and training exercises.