Denver International Airport Announces Community Advisory Committee and Seeks Community Members to Join

DENVER – Nov. 17, 2021 – To carry forth Denver International Airport’s (DEN) vision of providing excellence in service and support to the public, airport CEO Phil Washington has announced the creation of the DEN Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC will provide insight, guidance and advice to advance DEN’s global reach, competitiveness and reputation as a leader in aviation as we prepare for 100 million annual passengers in approximately 10 years.

“DEN is more than just an airport, it is our economic engine for Colorado, providing job opportunities and economic benefits to everyone,” said Washington. “The insight from community members with various backgrounds and experience will help us improve, prepare for the future and ensure this critical asset is successful for years to come.”

DEN is seeking up to 15 community members, representing each county in the Denver metro and Boulder market areas.* Representatives should reflect diversity in background, gender, ethnicity, experience and perspective regarding issues such as travel, customer experience, business, construction, environmental, transportation and tourism.

All CAC members must have the following general qualifications:

• All CAC members shall be users of Denver International Airport
• Each member of the CAC shall be a resident of Colorado for five years or more
• Each member of the CAC shall be active in their community however cannot be an active elected official currently serving in office
• No current employee of DEN or an airport business shall be a member of the committee during the term of his/her employment. This does not apply to contractors or family members

CAC members will provide advice on the various airport projects, initiatives and programs; assist with the review and discussion of airport plans; advise airport leadership in planning for issues of interest to the CAC; and advise airport leadership on the best way of seeking public input as appropriate.

DEN CEO Washington will appoint members of the CAC, after receiving recommendations from the selection panel.

Interested individuals may self-nominate and submit their application at flydenver.com.

For more information about the CAC, please email [email protected].

* Counties: Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Broomfield, Elbert, Park, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder

Denver International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36 billion for the region annually. For more information visit www.FlyDenver.com, check us out on YouTube and Instagram, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for DEN’s monthly newsletter Nonstop News.

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