Renato “Ren” Camacho is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Akron-Canton Airport following a unanimous appointment by the Airport Authority’s Board of Trustees in 2018.

Ren’s core responsibilities include leading a 60+ member team of airport employees, strategic planning for the future of the airport, and directing all capital improvement programs. Specifically, Ren ensures the airport is a vital, economic engine that increases economic activity and pride to Northeast Ohio.

Ren has over 30 years of professional experience in the aviation and transportation engineering sectors, specializing in program management and customer service. He has implemented over $400M of federally- and locally-funded projects for initiatives including: runway safety area improvements, master plans, lease negotiations with airlines, economic development, and airport infrastructure projects.

Most recently, Ren served as Chief of Planning and Engineering with the City of Cleveland’s Department of Port Control which oversees Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Burke Lakefront Airport, and the Lakefront Harbors. Prior to his Cleveland tenure, Ren spent 14 years with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, working in various capacities to complete major capital infrastructure projects including the World Trade Center site, George Washington Bridge, NY metro airports, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Holland/Lincoln Tunnels. 

Throughout his career, Ren has strived to positively shape the operational and business elements of long-range infrastructure, facility planning, and development initiatives. He possesses a sound knowledge of FAA requirements including airport certification, security, planning, noise compatibility, master plans, lease agreements, and grant assurances.

Ren received his Masters Degree in Transportation Planning & Engineering from the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has served on numerous boards and organizations in the Akron-Canton region, including the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Akron-Canton, Akron Summit Convention Visitors Bureau, Aultman Health Foundation, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Akron Chamber, Kent State University Board of Trustees, Stark Economic Development Board, and Visit Canton. He is an advisor to Akron Public Schools’ College and Career Academies at Firestone HS. He is a proud graduate of Leadership Akron’s Class 40, on the lists of Crain’s Cleveland Business Power 150 for 2024 and Ohio 500 for 2023-2024, plus one of Crain’s Cleveland Business 2023 Notable Latino Leaders.

Ren is an Accredited Airport Executive, a licensed professional engineer in the state of Ohio, and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer.