Airport official lands high recognition from national association

FORT MYERS — Lee County Port Authority Executive Director Jeff Mulder has received the American Association of Airport Executives Distinguished Service Award, presented to airport executives to honor an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry.

The Distinguished Service Award is one of AAAE’s highest levels of recognition, according to a statement. Recipients are accredited airport executives who also contribute to other aviation organizations, serve AAAE and its chapters and participate in civic and community affairs. Mulder joined the Lee County Port Authority as executive director in 2017, where he directs the administration, operations and development at Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field, both in Fort Myers.