[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 14 (Thursday, January 23, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E63-E64]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING IVAR C. SATERO UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 23, 2025

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I, along with Representative Mullin and 
Representative Pelosi, rise today to honor the remarkable career of 
Ivar C. Satero, who retired as Airport Director of San Francisco 
International Airport (SFO) after decades of dedicated service to the 
City and County of San Francisco.
  Ivar Satero began his extraordinary career in public service in 1984 
as a Summer Engineering Intern while attending college. Following his 
graduation, he contributed his engineering expertise to the Department 
of Public Works and the Public Utilities Commission before joining the 
team at San Francisco International Airport in 1994.
  Over the course of three decades, Ivar played an instrumental role in 
shaping the future of SFO, beginning with his work on the $3 billion 
Master Plan Expansion Program. He

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served as Project Manager for transformative transit initiatives, 
including the AirTrain System and the Airport BART Station, helping 
enhance connectivity and streamline passenger travel.
  In 2003, Ivar was appointed Deputy Airport Director for the Design & 
Construction Division, where he oversaw the implementation of an 
ambitious 10-year, $5 billion Capital Improvement Program. Under his 
leadership, SFO completed numerous groundbreaking projects, including 
the Replacement Air Traffic Control Tower, Terminal 1 Redevelopment, 
Terminal 3 Renovation, the Baggage Handling System Modernization, the 
AirTrain Extension, and the creation of the on-site Airport Hotel.
  In 2014, Ivar advanced to Chief Operating Officer, supervising vital 
airport divisions including Design & Construction, Operations & 
Security, Information Technology, Planning & Environmental Affairs, and 
more. Two years later, in 2016, he was appointed Airport Director. His 
tenure as Airport Director was marked by his unwavering commitment to 
operational excellence, sustainability, and passenger experience.
  In addition to being a graduate of San Jose State University with a 
degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Finance from San 
Francisco State University, Ivar also holds a private pilot's license 
and is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California. 
His commitment to innovation and public service has been an inspiration 
to all who have had the privilege to work with him.
  His technical expertise and visionary leadership have left an 
indelible mark on SFO, elevating it as a world-class gateway for 
travelers from around the globe. On behalf of the constituents of 
California's 8th, 15th, and 11th Congressional Districts, we wish Mr. 
Satero best wishes in his well-earned retirement and extend our 
sincerest gratitude for his many years of service to the community.

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