Ronald F. Mathieu was named Executive Director at Little Rock National Airport June 26, 2008.

As Executive Director, Ron is responsible for overall administration, operation, maintenance and development of the airport. See Executive Director's 2009 Airport Accomplishments.

Formerly Director of Operations at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport in Florida, Mathieu directed airside, landside, terminal, and security operations and was also responsible for the operation of North Perry airport, a large general aviation airport in Broward County, Florida.

As the Director of Operations at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Mathieu was responsible for all emergency operations at the airport and, in addition, was successful in designing and implementing the hurricane plan for the 2004 and 2005 season. Mathieu personally managed the orderly shutdown, securing, and reopening of the airport saying he is “focused on the customer and always eager to find ways to improve their experience at the airport.”

Mathieu is a private pilot with 23 years of experience and a member of the American Association of Airport Executives.

He has also served on the senior staff at both LaGuardia and JFK Airports in New York as well as holding numerous operations, supervisory and administrative positions at Teterboro and Newark airports in New Jersey, the World Trade Center and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport.

Mathieu holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management from the Florida Institute of Technology and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity inc.. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Victory School for Children with Autism.

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Watch Ron Mathieu interview with Roby Brock on Talk Business.