People on the Move: Nguyen Departs RIAC

People on the Move: Nguyen Departs RIAC

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC)  announced on Friday that Duc Nguyen, executive vice president of public safety, will be departing the organization after nearly four years of service.

During his tenure, Nguyen contributed to several important operational and organizational changes within RIAC’s public safety and compliance functions. His work supported the continued evolution of safety, security, and regulatory coordination across RIAC’s system of airports during a period of significant industry change.

“We thank Duc for his service to RIAC and for his contributions during a time when airports nationwide were navigating complex operational and regulatory challenges,” said Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of RIAC. “We respect his decision to resign and wish him the very best.”

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To ensure continuity and stability, RIAC also announced that the responsibilities of the EVP of public safety role will be assumed internally. Public safety, security, regulatory coordination, and related functions will be jointly absorbed by Nikolas Persson, executive vice president, and Dawn Mineker, P.E., senior vice president.

Together, Persson and Mineker bring more than 32 years of combined experience in airport leadership, operations, and infrastructure development. Both are FAA-certified pilots, providing a strong operational and aviation-focused perspective to their roles. They have worked closely with RIAC’s public safety and operations teams and with federal, state, and local partners, positioning the organization for a seamless transition.

“My time at RIAC has been both challenging and rewarding. I appreciate the trust placed in me and the collaboration across the organization,” said Nguyen. “While I am stepping away for personal reasons at this time, I remain supportive of RIAC’s mission and its continued success.”