The Greater Rockford Airport Authority has named Zachary Oakley as the new executive director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
Oakley had worked as RFD’s deputy director of operations and planning since 2017 before being named to the new role. Oakley has worked full time with the airport since 2006, starting as an operations and facilities specialist before moving up to supervisor then operations manager.
“Zack’s leadership as the deputy director was instrumental in the growth, partnerships, and innovation we’ve seen at RFD,” said Paul Cicero, chairman of the Greater Rockford Airport Authority Board of Commissions. “Zack’s new role as executive director puts RFD on a continued path of success, and we’re thrilled to celebrate this promotion.”
As RFD deputy director of planning and operations at the airport, Oakley oversaw the construction of more than $150 million in air cargo infrastructure improvements. In 2023, RFD ranked at the 13th largest air cargo hub for landed weight by the FAA, . It marked the fourth consecutive year for RFD to see an increase in its rankings.
