"Make it Monday" forum - Trade, Tourism, and Transportation: The Business of ANC

Anchorage is a critical hub in the global movement of goods, people, and ideas. In this presentation, Teri Lindseth and Aaron Danielson will explore how Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) drives Alaska’s economy by connecting trade, supporting tourism, and sustaining efficient transportation networks.

Key topics will include:

• Global Freight Leadership: How ANC’s unique geography positions it among the world’s top air cargo hubs.
• Passenger & Tourism Impact: The airport’s role in enabling visitor travel, strengthening Alaska’s tourism industry, and supporting local businesses.
• Infrastructure & Operations: Investments and strategies keeping ANC competitive, safe, and resilient while adapting to industry changes.
• Economic Significance: How aviation growth at ANC supports jobs, stimulates commerce, and attracts international partnerships.

Attendees will gain insight into how ANC serves as an engine for Anchorage’s and Alaska’s prosperity, while shaping the future of trade, tourism, and transportation in the state.

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Teri Lindseth serves as Development Manager for the Alaska International Airport System (AIAS), which encompasses both Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Fairbanks International Airport. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives in business development, property management, air service development, marketing, and long-range planning to support the growth and global connectivity of the airport system.

With 20 years of experience in aviation administration, Ms. Lindseth brings deep expertise in aviation business operations, commercial development, and strategic planning. She manages complex development projects and lease agreements, collaborating with airline partners, cargo carriers, government agencies, and private stakeholders to expand both aeronautical and non-aeronautical business opportunities. Her work includes negotiating tenant agreements, overseeing major capital investments, and identifying new passenger and cargo service opportunities to strengthen Alaska’s international aviation presence.

Ms. Lindseth has led several complex airport planning projects and successfully secured over $600 million in federal grants to support critical airport capital improvements.

She holds an MBA from the University of Alaska Anchorage and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Gonzaga University, with an emphasis in International Business and Marketing. She is also a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Her education, certification, and extensive experience underscore her vital role in advancing AIAS as a key global aviation hub and economic engine for the State of Alaska.
 

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Aaron Danielson serves as the Division Operations Manager and Acting Airport Manager for the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), part of the Alaska International Airport System (AIAS). In this role, he oversees Airport Operations, Facilities, Field Maintenance, Police & Fire, and Administrative functions, ensuring that ANC’s infrastructure and services remain safe, efficient, and responsive to the needs of passengers, airlines, and tenants alike.

With more than 18 years of experience in public safety and aviation management across both of Alaska’s international airports, Aaron brings a broad perspective and deep expertise in operational leadership. He previously served six years as Chief of Police and Fire for the Fairbanks and Anchorage airports, where he led dedicated public safety teams, managed complex budgets, and advanced efforts to enhance airport security and drug interdiction through one of Alaska’s primary transportation hubs. Under his leadership, both departments achieved full staffing and developed a culture that attracts and retains high-caliber employees. His collaborative work with airfield operations has strengthened compliance with FAA, TSA, and other federal programs—furthering ANC’s commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Aaron is a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and a graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Class 282. He is proud to have worked for Representative Peggy Wilson in the Alaska Legislature and providing invited testimony to the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.

Aaron’s leadership, combined with his extensive experience in both aviation and public safety, positions him to guide Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport through the challenges of winter operations and the opportunities of the summer tourism season. His vision continues to advance AIAS’s role as one of the world’s largest cargo hubs and as Alaska’s premier aviation gateway—connecting communities, commerce, and travelers from around the globe.
 

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