STL Lambert airport director reflects on 15 years of leadership
Key Points
- 1Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge is stepping down as director of St. Louis Lambert International Airport after 15 years.
- 2She oversaw the airport during significant events, including a tornado, privatization concerns, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 3The airport is currently undergoing a major terminal consolidation project.
- 4Hamm-Niebruegge is working to secure funding for the airport's modernization.
- 5The airport has a $6 billion economic impact on the region.
Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, the director of St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), is preparing to step down after 15 years of leadership. During her tenure, Hamm-Niebruegge oversaw significant events, including the 2011 tornado damage to Terminal One, the airport's navigation through potential privatization, and the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. She also spearheaded domestic and international market expansion efforts. Her departure comes as the airport is in the midst of a major reimagining project.
The airport is currently undergoing a consolidation of Terminals One and Two into a single terminal with 62 gates. Hamm-Niebruegge will continue to work on this project, negotiating landing and terminal fees with airlines to secure the necessary funding. The goal is to modernize the airport for the next 75 years. She reflects on the airport's substantial $6 billion economic impact and its role as a regional asset.
Hamm-Niebruegge credits her experience running North American airports for TWA prior to her appointment as airport director in 2010 for her success. She describes the daily challenges of managing the airport as a complex puzzle, requiring constant problem-solving and coordination. She also acknowledges the opportunities for professional growth that kept her engaged and committed to the role.
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