Fin Bonset Elected 2026 Chair of the Airport Consultants Council Board

The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has named Fin Bonset, Vice President of Aviation Planning and Advisory Program Manager at AECOM, as chair of the organization’s Board of Directors for 2026. His appointment was finalized during the ACC’s 47th Annual Conference in Philadelphia.

Bonset, a 27-year aviation planning and development veteran, has been deeply involved with ACC for more than two decades, serving in multiple leadership, technical, and advisory capacities. As chair, he plans to focus on advancing ACC’s strategic initiatives, expanding member value, and strengthening engagement with the Federal Aviation Administration.

In a statement, Bonset emphasized the importance of continuity and execution. “My goal is to ensure the implementation of the strategic planning accomplished by my predecessors, ACC staff, and the board,” he said. “I’m equally excited to enhance the value we provide to our members by attracting a more diverse membership base, increasing networking opportunities, and continuing the focused interaction with the FAA that ACC is known for.”

Bonset is a commercial pilot with an FAA instrument rating and remains active in the aviation community through professional mentoring and service on outside boards. He has taught at Florida Tech for 15 years and is known for his advocacy for workforce development and industry engagement.

ACC also announced its 2026 leadership slate, including:

Executive Committee
• Chair: Fin B. Bonset, AECOM
• Vice Chair: Julie Wienberg, Perkins&Will
• Treasurer: Iana Tassada Stuart, JE Dunn Construction
• Secretary: Johnny Jackson, RS&H
• Immediate Past Chair: Nicholas O. Ryan, Arora Engineers

Board Members
Pamela Belalcazar, Michael Baker International
Paul Bowers, Airport Improvement Magazine
Ally Fields, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
Rhea Hanrahan, HMMH
Huntley Lawrence, HAL Strategy Group
Ania Motas, Jacobs
William Peduzzi, HDR
Carrie Shaeffer, Swinerton