Trenton-Mercer Airport manager receives leadership award from aviation professionals’ organization

EWING, N.J. — Trenton-Mercer Airport, Manager Melinda Montgomery, A.A.E, received the Leadership Award for her “outstanding” work as Committee Advisor to the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Young Professionals Committee, and for her “dedication and commitment to the aviation industry.”

The award was presented to Ms. Montgomery by AAAE Chairman Laurence J. Krauter, AAE, AICP, at the 94^th Annual Conference and Exposition, held this year June 6-8 in Seattle.

“Melinda Montgomery’s work at Trenton-Mercer Airport has never been contained by a perimeter fence,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “She eagerly shares her enthusiasm about our airport and the industry in general, and I heartily congratulate her on being recognized by her peers for her leadership with young professionals in the field of airport management.”

At the conference, Ms. Montgomery, of Hamilton Township, passed the gavel after completing her term as president of the Northeast Chapter of AAAE, and was named to the organization’s Board of Directors. Additionally, she sits on the AAAE Policy Review Council.

Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest airport professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports.

Trenton-Mercer Airport, which celebrated its 90^th anniversary in 2019, serves as a valuable transportation hub and economic engine for the entire region. As airport manager, Ms. Montgomery directs, plans, manages and organizes the daily operations of the airside, landside and terminal operations of the county-owned facility, one of three commercial airports in New Jersey.

Located in Ewing Township, the airport is home to commercial air carrier service connecting nearly 1 million customers each year to an array of destinations. More than 20 aviation tenants including the aviation units of a number of Fortune 500 companies, the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey National Guard, and two general aviation service facilities also are located at Trenton-Mercer.