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Arizona Airports Association Inc
Chandler, AZ · EIN 860890534 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · azairports.org
revenue
$148K
expenses
$151K
net assets
$54K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Promote air transportation in Arizona

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association representing airport operators, planners, and aviation industry stakeholders in Arizona. Focuses on advocacy, education, and networking to support the development and operation of airports across the state. Serves public and private sector professionals involved in aviation management and infrastructure.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Conference
Professional gathering for airport operators and aviation stakeholders featuring educational sessions and networking opportunities
Board of Directors Operations
Governing body that establishes policy, monitors leadership, and serves as contracting authority for association matters
Legislative Advocacy
Representation of airport interests before state and federal legislative bodies to influence aviation policy and funding
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Aviation Awards and Hall of Fame Programs 11 activities
    • Honoring Individuals for Service
      The organization recognizes individuals for outstanding service through the annual President's Award and established a Memorial in 2011 to honor significant contributors to the aviation/airport industry in Arizona.
    • Honoring Individuals for Service and Contributions
      The organization recognizes individuals for outstanding service through the annual President's Award and established a Memorial in 2011 to honor significant contributors to the aviation/airport industry in Arizona.
    • Honoring Outstanding Service and Memory
      The organization recognizes individuals for outstanding service through the annual President's Award, grants lifetime emeritus membership to eligible retired executive members, and established a Memorial in 2011 to honor significant contributors to the aviation/airport industry in Arizona.
    • Honoring significant contributors to the Arizona aviation industry
      The organization established a Memorial in 2011 to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the aviation and airport industry in Arizona.
    • Maintaining a memorial for aviation industry contributors
      The organization established a memorial in 2011 to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the aviation and airport industry in Arizona.
    • Recognizing Contributions to Arizona Aviation
      The organization annually recognizes a Corporate or Associate Member for their dedication and support of aviation in Arizona, and sponsors the Airport Executive of the Year award to honor an Executive member for their contributions to aviation through airport operations, development, or significant industry participation.
    • Recognizing Contributions to Aviation
      The organization annually recognizes a Corporate or Associate Member for their dedication and support of aviation in Arizona, and sponsors an "Airport Executive of the Year" award to honor an Executive member for their contributions to aviation through airport operations, development, or industry participation.
    • Recognizing Contributions to Aviation
      The organization annually recognizes a Corporate or Associate Member for their dedication and support of aviation in Arizona, and sponsors the Airport Executive of the Year award to honor Executive members for their contributions to aviation through airport operations, development, or significant industry participation.
    • Recognizing contributions to Arizona's aviation industry
      The organization annually presents awards such as the Corporate or Associate Member of the Year and the Airport Executive of the Year to acknowledge individuals and organizations for their dedication and significant contributions to aviation in Arizona.
    • Recognizing contributions to Arizona's aviation industry
      The organization annually recognizes a Corporate or Associate Member for their dedication and support of aviation in Arizona, and sponsors the Airport Executive of the Year award to honor an Executive member for their contributions to aviation through airport operations, development, or significant industry participation. It also established a Memorial in 2011 to honor significant contributors to the aviation/airport industry in Arizona.
    • Recognizing contributions to Arizona's aviation industry
      The organization annually presents awards such as the Corporate or Associate Member of the Year, the Airport Executive of the Year, and the President's Award to individuals and organizations for their dedication and outstanding service to aviation in Arizona and to the organization itself.
  • Aviation Industry Networking & Education Forums 6 activities
    • Facilitating Collaboration and Information Exchange for Arizona's Aviation Industry
      The organization brings together representatives from public and private airports to share information, expertise, and support, fostering collaboration within Arizona's aviation industry.
    • Facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing for Arizona's aviation industry
      The organization brings together representatives from public and private airports to share information, expertise, and support for the aviation industry in Arizona.
    • Fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in Arizona's aviation industry
      The organization convenes representatives from public and private airports to facilitate the exchange of information, expertise, and support for the aviation sector in Arizona.
    • Fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within Arizona's aviation industry
      The organization convenes representatives from public and private airports to facilitate the exchange of information, expertise, and support for the advancement of Arizona's aviation sector.
    • Supporting Arizona's Aviation Industry
      The organization brings together public and private airport representatives to share information, expertise, and support for the aviation industry in Arizona.
    • Supporting Arizona's Aviation Industry
      The organization provides information, expertise, and support to Arizona's aviation industry by bringing together representatives from public and private airports.
  • Strategic Planning & Organizational Capacity Building 6 activities
    • Managing organizational operations
      The organization contracts with KCA Association Management to manage its organizational operations and assists its Board of Directors in executing portions of the Strategic Business Plan and making topic-specific decisions through committees.
    • Organizational Governance and Management
      The organization assists its Board of Directors in executing the Strategic Business Plan through committees, contracts with KCA Association Management for operational management, and annually elects a President from its Executive Membership.
    • Organizational Governance and Operations
      The organization assists its Board of Directors in executing its Strategic Business Plan through committees, contracts with KCA Association Management for operational management, and elects a President annually from its Executive Membership.
    • Organizational Management and Governance
      The organization contracts with KCA Association Management for operational management and assists its Board of Directors in executing strategic plans and making topic-specific decisions through committees.
    • Providing organizational management for the Arizona Airports Association
      The organization contracts with KCA Association Management to handle its operational management, including assisting the Board of Directors with strategic planning and decision-making through various committees.
    • Providing organizational management for the Arizona Airports Association
      The organization contracts with KCA Association Management to handle its operational management, including assisting the Board of Directors with strategic planning and decision-making through various committees.
  • Member Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognizing outstanding service to the organization
      The organization recognizes individuals for outstanding service through the annual President's Award.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Granting Emeritus Membership
      The organization grants lifetime emeritus membership to retired executive members who meet eligibility criteria, specifically requiring eight consecutive years of active Executive membership.
    • Granting lifetime emeritus membership
      The organization grants lifetime emeritus membership to retired executive members who meet eligibility criteria, specifically requiring eight consecutive years of active Executive membership.
    • Honoring outstanding service to the organization
      The organization grants lifetime emeritus membership to eligible retired executive members and presents the annual President's Award to individuals for their exceptional service.
    • Membership Management
      The organization grants lifetime emeritus membership to retired executive members who meet eligibility criteria, specifically requiring eight consecutive years of active Executive membership.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$148K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$126K85%
Investment income$80%
Other revenue$225
expenses
Total expenses$151K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$64K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$54K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +269.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 8
  • Alice M Bimrose — Executive Director
  • Brandon Robinson — Associate director
  • Chris Andres — Executive director
  • Dave Reffner — Executive Director
  • Ed Rose — Executive director
  • Jeffrey Flemming — Corporate director
  • Joel Ericson — Associate director
  • Zenia Cornejo — Executive Director
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Airport Consultants Council (ACC) Partner — Bruce Kevin Loev was active in ACC and received the ACC Board of Governors Award in 2003.
  • Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Partner — Walter "Wally" Burg received the ACI-NA William E. Downs Jr. Award in 2008.
  • American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Partner — Former AzAA president Neilson A. “Dutch” Bertholf served as chair of AAAE in 1996-97. Bruce Kevin Loev was active in AAAE. John McMahon earned his Certified Member designation from AAAE. Jim McCue was active in the Great Lakes Chapter of AAAE and received the National Distinguished Service Award from AAAE in 2000.
  • City of Chandler Partner — Scott Rinkenberger, Airport Operations Manager for the City of Chandler, serves as the First Vice President of the Arizona Airports Association.
  • City of Show Low Partner — Jacob Allen, Airport Manager for the City of Show Low, serves as the President of the Arizona Airports Association.
  • KCA Association Management Partner — Manages operations for the Arizona Airports Association.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Partner — Kim Brown, Aviation Superintendent for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, serves as an Executive Director of the Arizona Airports Association.
  • Prescott Regional Airport Partner — John Kuebrich, Capital Projects Manager for Prescott Regional Airport, serves as an Executive Director of the Arizona Airports Association and is active on its Legislative and Conference Committees.
  • Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Partner — Edward A. Rose, Airport Manager for the Sedona-Oak Creek Airport, serves as the Past President of the Arizona Airports Association.
  • Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority Partner — Cameron Atkins, Deputy General Manager for the Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority, serves as the Second Vice President of the Arizona Airports Association.
  • Southwest chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) Partner — Former AzAA president Neilson A. “Dutch” Bertholf served as president of SWAAAE in 1990-91. Bruce Kevin Loev was active in SWAAAE. Jim McCue received the Wannamaker Award from the Southwest Chapter of AAAE.