Provo Airport Director Brian Torgersen, C.M., received the Airport Executive of the Year Award from the Northwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NWAAAE), according to a September 28 statement.
The award was presented during the NWAAAE Annual Meeting in Missoula, Montana, which was held September 22–24.
Torgersen has been employed by Provo City since 2010 and has overseen the airport since 2017. He serves as the first director of the airport since the city established it as a separate department.
Under Torgersen's leadership, Provo Airport surpassed 1 million annual passengers in 2025, a milestone reached roughly a decade before earlier projections suggested. His nomination noted his ability to manage complex construction programs while maintaining the airport's financial position, operational needs, and community expectations.
Torgersen has led an expansion program aimed at balancing long-term needs, fiscal responsibility, and the passenger experience.
