Nick Belluardo is a 2015 graduate of Kent State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics with a concentration in aviation management—and where he first learned to fly. In 2017, he earned his Certified Member (C.M.) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and is currently pursuing his Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) credential. Nick began managing Wadsworth Municipal Airport in 2014, a role that launched his career in airport leadership. After graduation, he went on to manage Jefferson County Airpark, followed by six years as Airport Planning Manager at both Burke Lakefront and Cleveland Hopkins International Airports. There, he was actively involved in capital improvement projects, grant administration, infrastructure planning, and noise mitigation initiatives. Today, Nick is the co-founder of several aviation ventures, including Avit Flight Academy, The Airplane Clinic, Flight Services of Wadsworth, and B&P Aviation. He also teaches aviation management at his alma mater, Kent State University. Nick remains engaged in his community, serving as President of the Peninsula Library Foundation, an Aviation Merit Badge counselor, and as a board member of the Kent State University National Alumni Board.