DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: June 18, 2008               FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT

DAVE HAMRICK RECEIVES AIRPORT ACCREDITATION

     Dave Hamrick, Tucson Airport Authority Vice President of Operations has been awarded the Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). AAAE was founded in 1928 to represent airport management throughout the United States.

     Since 1954, AAAE has sponsored a professional accreditation program for airport executives, who are affiliate members of AAAE. The professional membership requirements consist of a management paper or case study written on some phase of airport management, a comprehensive multiple-choice exam and an oral examination on a level comparable to other professional certifications. Upon successful completion of these requirements, the Accredited Airport Executive is admitted to the membership as an executive member and may use the initials A.A.E. after his/her name.

     Before joining TAA in 2007, Mr. Hamrick served as the Airport Director of the Corpus Christi Airport.

     Mr. Hamrick is a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and has been awarded the Certified Public Manager (C.P.M.) designation from the American Society of Public Administration.

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Attachment: Dave Hamrick photo

     The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) celebrates 60 years in 2008. A nonprofit entity created by State Charter in 1948, TAA is composed of 115 community members that elect a nine-member board of directors. TAA President/CEO Bonnie Allin oversees day-to-day operations, and a staff of over 300 employees. TAA manages Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield.