 Long-time Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) employee Roy
Fuhrmann was recently named the organization’s new chief operating officer,
overseeing everything from airport planning and facility improvements to
operation and maintenance of all seven MAC Airports—including Minneapolis St.
Paul International.
“Roy Fuhrmann’s background and experience make him uniquely suited to
the position,” said MAC CEO Brian Ryks. “He is a talented, consistent leader
who has earned a strong reputation both within the Metropolitan Airports
Commission and in the airport industry as an innovative, knowledgeable
professional who doesn’t just follow best practices: He develops them.”
As chief operating officer, Fuhrman oversees both the Management and Operations
and the Planning and Development divisions. In that role he has oversight over
several departments responsible for airport planning, construction and
operations, as well as of the Airport Police and Fire departments.
“I am extremely honored and humbled to be selected by Mr.
Ryks to serve the MAC in this important role,” Fuhrmann said. “The MAC is
immersed in a comprehensive modernization of Terminal 1-Lindbergh and expanding
parking and other facilities. Additionally, we continue to look at operational
changes to increase safety and security for our passengers. I look forward to
working with our great staff and our airline and federal partners to improve
the passenger experience at MSP as well as explore ways to improve our Reliever
Airport system.”
Fuhrmann first became involved with the MAC as a noise intern
technician in 1991. He became a permanent MAC employee in 1994, as an aviation
noise/geographic systems specialist. In 1996, he moved to the Reliever Airports
Department as assistant manager of tenant relationships and was also
responsible for Crystal Airport’s day-to-day operation.
Fuhrmann later rejoined
the Environment Department as manager of aviation noise and satellite programs
before becoming director of that department in August 2001. He has served as
vice president – management and operations since 2012, overseeing the operation
of all seven MAC airports as well as the Airport Police and Fire departments.
In addition to his lengthy service to the MAC, Fuhrmann served more
than 20 years as an Army National Guard aviation officer, with deployments to
Guatemala, Bosnia and Iraq. Over the course of his service, he commanded three
aviation units before retiring from military service in 2009.
Fuhrmann holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from the
University of North Dakota. He serves on the American Association of Airport
Executives’ (AAAE) Unmanned Aerial Systems Committee and as Airports Council
International-North America’s (ACI-NA) Operations and Technical Affairs
Committee NextGen Working Group Co-Chair.
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A new exit for airline passengers at the north end of Terminal 2-Humphrey will soon provide added convenience and automated security.
Located next to Checkpoint 1, the new exit installed by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) also features a motion-detecting security system that keeps anyone walking in the wrong direction out of the secure side of the terminal and allows the exit to operate without a constant staff presence.
The exit has two sets of double doors, each equipped with a "backflow sensor" that can tell if someone is walking in instead of exiting. Once detected, the doors close so that no one can enter the secure side, and an alarm sounds. The doors on the non-secure side will open to allow the person to exit, and audio instructions will tell the person what to do. Flashing lights guide people who are hard-of-hearing to exit into the non-secure area.
The airport's Emergency Control Center is also notified of the incident.
The system has undergone extensive testing in recent days, and is currently anticipated to open officially on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
 A view of the new exit at Terminal 2 from the secure side headed out.
People walking out the door from the secure side won't notice any difference in the doors' operation.
Currently, all other exits for passengers out of secure areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) are staffed by personnel from the Transportation Security Administration. As new and redesigned exits are installed in the future, the MAC will look for opportunities to use technology similar to that used at Terminal 2.
Holman’s
Table opened recently in the historic St. Paul Downtown Airport’s (STP) terminal building,
marking the first time the airport has had a restaurant on site since 1997. The
restaurant was named for Charles
W. “Speed” Holman, a
local aviation hero from the early days of flight.
Located just southeast of downtown St. Paul, the terminal
building was built in 1939 as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. A
recent renovation brought the castle-like building back to life with modern finishes
and textures that complement the restored terrazzo floors, Kasota limestone
walls and brass railings—the perfect setting for a unique dining experience.
Troy Reding, co-owner of Ally Hospitality -- which operates
Holman's Table -- says the 90-seat restaurant, which offers breakfast, lunch
and dinner, takes its inspiration from worldly dining hot spots.
“We’ve created a
dining experience that celebrates the spirit of travel, encouraging our guests
to relax and embark from the everyday.”
 The interior of Holman's Table.
The menu was designed to showcase fresh
ingredients, refined techniques and bold flavors. Diners can choose their level
of adventure, with dishes ranging from wild boar poutine and seared duck ragout
to an iconic burger or organic farro salad. The drink
menu shares this inspiration, featuring a draft line
exclusively composed of Minnesota brews alongside ingenious craft cocktails and
an extensive wine list.
For
customers on the fly, a full-service coffee bar in the lobby will eventually
offer grab-and-go food options, like a spirulina breakfast jar and browned
butter cinnamon rolls from the in-house pastry chef. The restaurant also
offers catering services, a private event space, a conference room and a river
walk, all with convenient, free parking.
During the warmer months, the restaurant will open its doors
to a patio that overlooks the airfield, with the Mississippi River bluffs as
a backdrop. Minnesotans can get a sneak peek of this experience during the
week leading up to the Super Bowl when the patio will be outfitted with
heating lamps and benches.
Holman’s Table is located at 644
Bayfield Street off of Plato Boulevard in St. Paul and open
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9
a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit HolmansTable.com.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) owns and operates
the airport, along with five other general aviation airports and
Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP).
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