# Mario Rodriguez, CEO of Indianapolis Airport Authority

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Podcast: [The Freedom Forum with Angela B. Freeman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-freedom-forum-with-angela-b-freeman-4360668)
Published: 2026-01-28T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3470

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Mario Rodriguez, executive director and CEO of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, joins Angela on IBJ’s Freedom Forum to talk about his path into aviation leadership, his Cuban immigrant family story, and how a people-first culture shapes the passenger experience at Indianapolis International Airport. Rodriguez explains his focus on collective wisdom, a flatter organization, and empathy in hiring, plus how the airport invests in the community through local spending, workforce education support, and opportunities for local artists. He also shares what is ahead for the airport and why he plans to stay in Indiana.

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