Congratulations to Mitch Hooper on being named one of Airport Business’s Top 40 Under 40! Each year, Airport Business honors young professionals whose contributions improve both the aviation industry and their respective communities. Mitch has embodied this ideal consistently throughout his career in aviation.
Mitch joined Mead & Hunt 14 years ago and now serves as an Aviation Planning Manager. His work on aviation planning projects has earned him an exceptional reputation among aviation clients nationwide. As the principal project planner for more than 50 airport planning and environmental studies, Mitch excels at tackling challenges in projects, working to deliver sustainable results that will serve the needs of airports and communities for years to come. Thanks to his strong background in planning and business, Mitch also excels at incorporating financial feasibility into long range planning. According to Mitch,
“Aviation has always been quick to innovate. When you look back at where we were 10 years ago and we are going to be in the next 10 years, it is just hands down one of the most exciting fields I can see myself being involved in.”
In addition, Mitch’s professional passion for aviation has been driven by a personal passion for aviation and travel. He never misses a chance to see the world and interact with people of different cultures and communities. This informs his own perspective. He cares deeply about advancing the aviation industry as a whole, and he values the perspectives of others to help him grow both personally and professionally.
Congratulations again, Mitch, on this well-deserved honor. We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the future.