AAAE Statement on the Departure of DHS Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauptli issued the following statement Oct. 5, regarding the announced departure of Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from the Department of Homeland Security:

“Secretary Mayorkas has served in the finest tradition of great public servants. Whether on thorny public policy issues, managing cultural transformation across a sprawling workforce or pressing for innovation at the speed of industry rather than the speed of government, Ali has engaged fully and effectively. The phrase, 'No vision too distant; no detail too small' describes his successful approach. On a personal note, I am grateful for his service and his friendship and wish him well on the next chapter.”