September 30, 2011 -- Mark Noel, a manager with the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics, is the recipient of the 2011 National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Distinguished Service Award. The award is the highest recognition that can be presented to state aviation agency employees for excellence in service and dedication to aviation progress and development in their states. This is the first time the award has honored a Michigan recipient.
"We are very fortunate to have dedicated employees like Mark working for the state of Michigan," said Mike Trout, executive administrator for Aeronautics. "There is no greater honor than to be recognized by peers in your field and this is certainly well deserved."
In his nomination, Noel was commended for effectively managing the Federal Aviation Administration's State Block Grant Program and reengineering the Statewide Pavement Management Program and the airport user survey process. He is considered by his peers to be an innovative manager whose process changes have increased efficiencies, improved customer service and reduced costs.
Noel has worked for MDOT for 34 years, 23 of those with Aeronautics. He is currently the manager of Aeronautics' Project Development section and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University, is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed private pilot.
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