2008 ACI-NA Second Vice Chairman’s Profile
G. Hardy
Acree
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 towards the realization of its full potential, doing so consistent with community values and stakeholder expectations.
Hardy has an extensive background in airport management. Most recently he served as deputy director for the Houston Airport System. Prior to that he served as airport manager for Anchorage International Airport. In Philadelphia he was the 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, a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic, and is an accredited airport executive.
Hardy is affiliated with a number of local business organizations as well as a number of professional aviation organizations. Hardy served a three-year term from 2002-2005 on the Board of Directors for Airports Council International-North America and was recently elected to serve on the ACI-NA Executive Committee as Secretary/Treasurer for 2007. He is on the board of directors of the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the board of directors with the Greater Sacramento Urban League. Hardy is a founding member of the Northern California World Trade Center where he served as chairman of the board of directors for 2006. Hardy also serves as chairman of the California Capitol Airshow board of directors.
Hardy is married to Dr. Elaine Ader, dean of Information Technology for Sacramento City College. They are the proud parents of their 14-year-old daughter, Katherine Ann.