Philadelphia, October 7, 2010- Mayor Michael A. Nutter today announced his appointment of 19 new members to the Mayor’s Airport Advisory Board. John Saler, Chairman of the Government & Public Affairs Group of Stradley, Ronon, Stevens &Young, LLP, has been appointed the new Chair of the Airport Advisory Board. Pamela Harper, Esquire, Chief Operating Officer, & Chief Compliance Officer of StoneRidge Investment Partners, has been selected as Vice Chair. The Philadelphia International Airport is the single biggest economic engine of the Philadelphia region contributing $14 billion annually to the local economy, creating more than 141,000 jobs within the region through both direct and indirect employment, and generating $404.4 million in annual tax revenues for the region. The Board will assist Airport CEO Mark Gale as he works to growing the airport as a global destination.rnrn“The Philadelphia International Airport has the potential to have a transformative effect on our regional economy and make Philadelphia a world-class city. In order for that to happen though, we must work hard as a City, as a region, and as citizens,†said Mayor Nutter. “I want to thank all 18 members of the new Board for stepping up to help make that possible.â€rnrnThe intent of the Advisory Board is to assist the Airport CEO Mark Gale and the Administration in improving and expanding infrastructure, revitalizing and refocusing efforts on customer service and amenities, and furthering economic development. The Board will also advocate for key business initiatives and programs that enhance the overall operation and passenger experience at Philadelphia International Airport, and further support the Airport as Philadelphia’s international gateway and largest economic engine. rnrnAlso appointed to the Board are Steve Aichele, Partner, Saul Ewing; Romona Riscoe Benson, President, African American Museum in Philadelphia; Peter Dachowski, President & CEO, Certain Teed; Kevin Dow, COO, City Commerce Department; Jack Ferguson, Executive Vice President and Incoming President, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau; Meryl Levitz, President & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation; Ed Mooney, Vice President , Communications Workers of America, District 13; Anthony Moore, Principal & CEO, Paradigm Group Consultants; Tom Morr, President & CEO, Select Greater Philadelphia; Bret Perkins, Senior Director, Public Policy, Comcast; Andy Reilly, Esquire, Partner, Swartz Campbell, LLC; Mickey Rowley, Deputy Secretary for Tourism, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development; Mark Segal, Publisher, Philadelphia Gay News; Bernard Smalley, Esquire, Partner, Anapol Schwartz; David Woods, Chief of Staff, Senator Pileggi; Harold Yoh, President & CEO, Day & Zimmerman; and Ahmeenah Young, President & CEO, Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority.rnrnBoard members are not compensated for their service and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.