ANCHORAGE, AK — The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announces the 2019-2020 board at NASAO’s 88th Annual Convention & Trade Show in St. Paul, Minnesota. The NASAO board, comprised of state aviation directors will be led by Chair John Binder, A.A.E., Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF).
As Deputy Commissioner of Aviation for DOT&PF, Binder leads Ted Stevens Anchorage and Fairbanks international airports, along with 237 state-owned airports across Alaska.
“I congratulate John for this achievement,” said DOT&PF Commissioner John MacKinnon. “The NASAO organization is a huge advocate for airport funding in America and having John leading this board is good for aviation in Alaska.”
NASAO is dedicated to representing the interests of the states and the public before policymakers at the federal level. NASAO works closely with the Department of Transportation, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Transportation Research Board and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Alaska DOT&PF Deputy Commissioner Binder Appointed Chair of NASAO
