HSV is engaged locally, statewide and nationwide with aviation organizations and industry. Port of Huntsville executives serve on boards and committees as well as work on legislative initiatives to further economic development and provide leadership in the transportation industry.

Rick Tucker, Port of Huntsville CEO

• Serves on the U.S. Department of Commerce Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC.)
• Serves on the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) U.S. Policy Council – Immediate Past Chair.  ACI-NA is a trade association whose membership represents approximately 200 governing bodies in the U.S. and Canada that own and operate over 360 airports in North America ranging from general aviation and small commercial service airports to the busiest and largest airports in the world.  ACI-NA member airports enplane more than 95 percent of the domestic and virtually all the international airline passenger and cargo traffic in North America.  It also encompasses approximately 380 World Business Partner and Associate Members representing a wide variety of businesses that provide products and services to the aviation industry.  The mission of ACI-NA is to advocate for policies and provide services that strengthen the ability of airports to serve their passengers, customers, and communities.
• Serves on the Board of Directors of the Aviation Council of Alabama (ACA).  The ACA is Alabama’s only statewide airport and aviation association that represents International, Air Carrier, General Aviation Airports, and Aviation Businesses, Economic Developers, Pilots, Aircraft Owners and Aviation Associations. The Aviation Council of Alabama is dedicated to continued improvement, development and advancements of airports and aviation throughout the state.

Butch Roberts, Port of Huntsville COO

• Serves as a Member of Alabama’s Space Authority Board
• Serves on the UAS Site Selection Committee
• Contributed to the Economic Impact of Airport Studies

Barbie Peek, Port of Huntsville Business Development Director

• Serves as a Board Member of NAITA (North Alabama International Trade Association.) NAITA provides international trade advocacy, training and networking to promote economic growth in North Alabama.