Mario Rodriguez is the executive director of the Indianapolis Airport Authority and served as a member of the Biden-Harris Presidential Transition Team supporting the United States Department of Transportation. He was appointed by President Obama's and President Trump’s administrations to the United States Department of Transportation's Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection. Rodriguez has been honored with a United States Congressional Recognition. Under his leadership, the Indianapolis Airport Authority has experienced record-breaking growth, announced major economic development projects, and has been recognized as the Best Airport in North America and the United States by several prestigious organizations.