ADK Announces Kim Kenville, Ph.D., C.M., as Senior Consultant Joining the Team

Kim Kenville, a renowned figure in the aviation industry, has amassed an impressive career spanning over three decades. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership, Kenville has made significant contributions to airport management, aviation education, research, and consulting.

Kenville's career began with operational experience at Detroit Metropolitan (DTW) and Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE) airports. This hands-on experience laid the foundation for her future endeavors.

In 1994, Kenville joined the University of North Dakota (UND) as a professor, a position she held for more than 27 years. During her tenure, she served as the graduate director of the aviation department for a decade. Kenville played a pivotal role in the development of UND's Master of Aviation and Aerospace Sciences and Ph.D. programs, and led the airport management curriculum.

Kenville's dedication to the industry extended beyond academia. She served as a noise abatement intern at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) Airport earlier in her career. This early exposure to the practical aspects of airport management undoubtedly shaped her future work.

In 2021, ADK Consulting & Executive Search hired Kenville as a Senior Consultant. Prior to this, she had authored or co-authored 12 reports for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), addressing critical topics such as employee resiliency, airport mutual aid, emergency communication, terminal response, aviation education, and funding strategies.

Kenville's industry involvement is not limited to the private sector. She served on the FAA's Research, Engineering, and Development Advisory Committee (REDAC) and is a member of the ACRP Oversight Committee (AOC), having been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. Kim served as Vice Chair from 2024 to 2025. She also currently holds a three-term, governor-appointed position as Chair of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (2024-2026).

Kenville's contributions to the industry are also evident in her role as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Dean of Accreditation, guiding candidates through the accreditation process. She trains the next generation of airport leaders through programs like Airport 101, Airport Board Orientation, and the Certified Member (C.M.) programs at AAAE.

Kenville's consulting firm, Kim Kenville Consulting (KKC), is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Maine.

Notably, Kenville has chaired multiple ACRP panels and contributed to the National Academies' Aviation Gasoline consensus study. Her extensive experience and commitment to the aviation industry make her an invaluable asset.

ADK Announces Kim Kenville, Ph.D., C.M., as Senior Consultant Joining the Team