"Make it Monday" forum - Airport Concessions Program

Javier joined the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in May of 2006.  He oversees all aspects of ANC’s concessions from planning, developing and building the concession program.  His responsibilities include negotiating new contracts; developing RFP’s including food & beverage, retail, specialty retail, advertising, and rental vehicles, as well as the day-to-day operations.  The concessions program generated approximately $90M in gross revenues in 2016. Javier specializes in thinking out-of-the-box to develop venues like Alaska theme restaurants and stores.

He has 21 years’ experience in concessions management. Prior to joining the Airport, Javier performed similar duties as the Marketing Director for the Anchorage Parking Authority for 10 years.  Javier is no stranger to public service.  He promoted, directed and managed the Saturday Market from 1996 – 1998, when the Market received Executive Proclamation from then Governor Tony Knowles as “The Place to Be” for residents and tourist. 

Javier holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with emphasis on Computer Science from Lubbock Christian University and has a certified member designation from American Association of Airport Executives. He grew up in Anchorage from the age of 5 and graduated from Bartlett high school in 1982.