You’ve probably
seen him on TV and heard him on the radio. Doug Myers has been the spokesperson
at the Albany International Airport for 20
years. Meet him and hear about all the improvements being made at
the airport and surrounding vicinity at the Albany Roundtable luncheon
Wednesday, November 13. The event, including a buffet lunch and presentation by
Myers, will be held at the National Register-listed University Club. All Albany
Roundtable events are open to the public.
Myers, the director
of public affairs at the Albany International Airport, will focus his talk
about the new airlines at ALB including Frontier and Allegiant, which both
started servicing the airport last year. Along with new flights offered, the
airport - the oldest municipal airport in the country - is also getting a $90
million makeover. Major improvements are now underway inside the terminal and
construction is ongoing for a new parking garage. There will also be new
license plate-reading technology incorporated into the garage. Myers will also
go over a bit about the history of the airport and other new additions,
including a Burger King and solar energy infrastructure.
Since it opened,
the airport has had more than 57 million pass through its terminal and, with
these improvements, the airport expects a jump in travelers in the coming
years.
A graduate of
Hudson Valley Community College, Myers is originally from Schenectady and now lives in Loudonville. Before
working at the Albany International Airport, Myers worked at WPTR, WABC, WTEN,
WGY, and the Department of Labor. This is actually his second stint at ALB
since he actually worked as a nightshift dishwasher at the airport in the
1960s.
The luncheon’s
corporate sponsor is 3tarchitects located in Troy, NY. 3t provides high
quality, innovative architectural designs through their accumulated experience,
active listening and constant communication. Using the latest in technology and
sustainable approaches, their group of dedicated professionals delivers the
best solution for the client and the community at large.
The cost for the
luncheon is $20, which may be paid at the door. The Roundtable also offers its
guests the option of paying in advance with a credit card at
www.albanyroundtable.com. The University Club, at 141 Washington Avenue,
Albany, will serve a hot and cold buffet from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., with the
program commencing at 12:30.
Reservations for
the November 13 luncheon are required by Monday, November 11 and may be made online, by calling 518-992-5360 or by sending
an e-mail to albanyroundtable@gmail.com.