The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has honored Prescott Airport Director Rick Crider with the NATA Airport Executive Partnership Award.
According to a press release from the organization (attached), “The award recognizes an airport manager for his or her outstanding efforts to foster relationships between aviation businesses and airport operators. Recipients of the award must illustrate leadership in the partnership between airport operators and airport tenants, developing a positive relationship between the airport and its businesses.”
The honor will be presented as part of the NATA Industry Excellence Awards Presentation and Luncheon, to be held in conjunction with the association’s Aviation Business Conference in Nashville, TN, on November 13.
“All of us at the City of Prescott are thrilled that Rick is being recognized with the Airport Executive Partnership Award,” said Prescott City Manager Dallin Kimble. “In his short time here, Rick has demonstrated thoughtful leadership and a tremendous understanding of the industry. We are confident that he will continue to help us achieve great things as our small regional airport continues to grow.”
Before coming to Prescott, Mr. Crider was in San Antonio, TX, where he served as Executive Vice President for Airport/Railport & Military Relations at Port San Antonio, where he was the executive agent for Kelly Field. Mr. Crider has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from the University of Central Texas and a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy & Management from The Ohio State University. Rick is an Accredited Airport Executive and Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
