Meeting Speaker for August 1, 2011

G. Hardy Acree

Director of Airports

Sacramento County Airport System

6900 Airport Boulevard

Sacramento, CA 95837

Ph: (916) 874-0600

Fax: (916) 874-0636

Email: acreeh@saccounty.net

Hardy Acree arrived at the Sacramento County Airport System in December 1999. His goal has been to extend outreach efforts to the community while guiding the Sacramento County Airport System toward the realization of its full potential, in a manner consistent with community values and stakeholder expectations.

Over the past decade, Hardy has led the development of a 20-year master plan for Sacramento International Airport. The master plan includes the Big Build construction project, which began in June 2008. Construction on the Big Build of the New Central Terminal B at Sacramento International Airport began in June 2008. The new terminal, scheduled to open in late 2011, will include a landside terminal, an automated people mover, a two-level roadway and a 19-gate airside concourse.

Hardy has an extensive background in airport management having served as Deputy Director for the Houston Airport System, Airport Manager for Anchorage International Airport, and Operations Manager for Philadelphia International Airport.

Acree’s education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Airport Operations from Southern Illinois University and a Masters of Business Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Hardy is a licensed private pilot and an accredited airport executive.

Hardy is affiliated with several business and professional aviation organizations. He was the 2010 Chairman of Airports Council International – North America. In 2008, Hardy was appointed to the Airports Council International-World Governing Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Sacramento Urban League and the Sacramento Area Commerce & Trade Organization. The Sacramento County Airport System is a Founding Member of the Northern California World Trade Center where Hardy served as Chairman of the Board for 2006.

Hardy is a military veteran serving in the United States Air Force from 1969-1973 and was honorably discharged in January 1973.