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LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) is the manager and developer of the brand new LaGuardia Terminal B. LGP is composed of Vantage Airport Group, Skanska, Meridiam, and JLC Infrastructure for development and equity investment. Vantage Airport Group leads the redevelopment program and management of Terminal B, with Skanska Walsh as the design build joint venture and HOK and WSP for design. LGP members have worked on more than 350 aviation and transportation projects globally and domestically.
Kenneth Schuhmacher
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Derek Thielmann
Project Director, Design and Construction
LEADERSHIP TEAM
EXECUTIVES Click any name to learn more.
Chief Executive Officer
Jamie Haviaris
Chief Technical Officer
Suzette Noble
Chief Operating Officer
Mercedes Rendon
Chief Financial Officer
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
John Bradley
Director, Engineering Services
Stephanie Baccalie
Director, Facility Services
Joe Curran
Director, Procurement
Edward D'Angelo
Director, Information Technology
John Girardi
Deputy Director, Design and Construction
Sangela Lam
Controller
Angelo Salgado
Director, Operations
Tracy Sandford
Senior Director, Communications and Diversity
Marcin Zola
Assistant General Counsel
LGP EQUITY PARTNERS
Vantage Airport Group is a leading developer, investor, manager and operator of airports and terminals around the globe. For more than 20 years, Vantage has been making airports more efficient, profitable, sustainable and connected for the communities they serve.
Skanska USA, headquartered in New York, is one of the largest, most financially sound construction and development companies in the country.
Meridiam is a leading global investor, developer and manager in building sustainable infrastructure to serve communities through public-private partnerships.
JLC Infrastructure is an investor and asset management firm formed in 2015 by Loop Capital and Magic Johnson Enterprises and is a certified minority and women owned business enterprise. This investment is the first minority-owned equity position in a New York state public private partnership.
DESIGN-BUILD JOINT VENTURE
HOK and WSP USA are the design partners of the design-build joint venture.
COMMUNITY
LaGuardia Gateway Partners is committed to being a strong partner and dedicated member of our community.
Focus Areas
As the operator and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, we support giving to nonprofit organizations serving New York City in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math); Aviation; Construction; Sustainability; as well as those that serve the Queens community.
Eligibility Requirements
Organizations that are interested in receiving funding from LaGuardia Gateway Partners must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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Must be a U.S. based 501(c)(3).
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Must be in good standing with and have an IRS Tax Determination Letter that qualifies the organization for tax exemption under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3).
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Must have a non-discrimination policy that ensures it does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.
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Must represent that they operate within the parameters of all applicable laws and regulations.
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Must align with at least one of the focus areas outlined above.
Requests for Support
If your organization meets our eligibility requirements and would like to be considered for support, please contact us at info@laguardiaB.com. A member of our Community Relations team will review your submission, and contact you with the status of your request within four weeks of your e-mail. Please provide the following details in your correspondence at least 60 days prior to your event.
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Organization Name
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Geographic Serving Area
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Focus Area
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Tax ID Number
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Contact Information
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Specifics on the type of request being made including: event date, type of sponsorship, RSVP date.
We are excited to be a part of the dynamic community in New York City, and look forward to hearing about all of the great work happening around us. Unfortunately, we are unable to support every request. We look forward to building our relationships in the community as we build a new best-in-class facility that represents the best New York has to offer.
Community Reports
Read our Community Reports to learn more about our social responsibility efforts and community support.
2018 Year End Community Report
2019 Year End Community Report
SUPPLIER DIVERSITY
Commitment & Opportunities
As the Terminal Operator and Developer, we are proud to also help grow our many talented Minority Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). Diversity and inclusivity are defining characteristics of New York City and the bedrock on which New York was built. And they are essential to the operation and development of Terminal B.
The Terminal B redevelopment project is historic in many ways, including its MWBE participation. More than 300 talented MWBE firms worked on the project, with contracts valued at more than $910 million, exceeding our goal of $687 million. Thank you to everyone who has worked so tirelessly on this project – the new Terminal B would not be possible without you!
We also are excited to work with certified Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (ACDBEs) on the dining and retail options in the new Terminal B.
Opportunities in terminal operations and maintenance and professional services are also available at Terminal B. Any current RFPs will be listed here and MWBEs are also invited to send an email introducing their services to subcontract@laguardiab.com.
Current RFPs: None at this time
Become Certified
Not yet certified as an MWBE or ACDBE? Use the links below to access information on certification through the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Empire State Development.
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
New York State Department of Transportation
Small Business Administration
New York State’s Empire State Development
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2023
SkyTrax World Airport Awards
World’s Best New Airport Terminal: LaGuardia Terminal B
2022
American Institute of Architects NY & American Society of Landscape Architects NY Transportation & Infrastructure Design Excellence Awards
Special Merit - Structures: LaGuardia Airport, Terminal B
National Academy of Construction
Recognition of Special Achievement Award: LaGuardia Terminal B
National Design-Build Institute of America
National Award of Excellence in Aviation: LaGuardia Terminal B
American Road & Transportation Builders Association P3 Awards
Innovation of the Year: LaGuardia Terminal B Redevelopment Program
Urban Land Institute/NY
Excellence in Civic Development: LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Terminal B
Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA) Transformative Project Awards
Transformative Project: LaGuardia Airport Terminal B
NYC & Co Visions & Voices Gala
Honoree: LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment
The Points Guys Awards
Best Airport Improvement: LaGuardia Airport
2021
UNESCO’s Prix Versailles, honoring world’s best contemporary architecture
Best Airport: LaGuardia Airport, Terminal B
Queens Chamber of Commerce Building Awards
Best Public Work Infrastructure and Civil Project: LaGuardia Terminal B Arrivals & Departures Hall
Municipal Art Society of NY MASterworks Award
Best New Infrastructure: LaGuardia Terminal B Arrivals & Departures Hall
Ragan CSR Awards
Honorable Mention COVID-19 Communication Program: LaGuardia Gateway Partners
Aviation Pros
Airport Business Project of the Year: LaGuardia Terminal B
US Green Building Council
LEED Gold v4 Certification: Terminal B Redevelopment (phase 1)
NYCxDesign Awards
Best Exhibition/Installation: Amuneal for Sarah Sze’s “Shorter Than the Day” at LaGuardia Terminal B
Conde Nast Traveler Hot List
Best New Way to Travel: LaGuardia Terminal B
Untapped NY
Best New Public Space in NYC in 2020: LaGuardia Terminal B
2020
Engineering News Record
Best Projects Award NYC: Best Airport/Transit Project for Terminal B Headhouse
2019
Cintas America’s Best Restroom
Finalist: Eastern Concourse Restrooms
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
Envision Platinum Award for Commitment to Sustainable Practices and Resilience: LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Program
Engineering News Record
Best Projects Award, NYC: Excellence in Safety for Eastern Concourse
Queens Chamber of Commerce Building Awards
Best Commercial Building: LaGuardia Gateway Partners for Terminal B, Eastern Concourse
2017
City & State
Corporate Social Responsibility Award: LaGuardia Gateway Partners
IJ Global
North American Airport Deal of the Year 2016: LaGuardia Gateway Partners
Project Finance International (PFI) Awards
Americas Transportation Deal of the Year 2016: LaGuardia Gateway Partners
MEDIA
Press Releases
Click here for a list of press releases
Fact Sheets (PDF downloads)
Western Concourse & Arrival & Departures Hall Fact Sheet
MEDIA INQUIRIES
For any media inquiries, please contact Media Relations.
Phone: 646-357-3112
Email: media@laguardiaB.com
ON SITE REPORTING REQUESTS
To report from or film at Terminal B, prior permission from LaGuardia Gateway Partners is required. Requests are only reviewed M-F 8am-6pm and may be submitted:
Via email: media@laguardiab.com
Or by phone: 646-357-3112
Requests submitted outside of these hours cannot be accommodated. However, the Port Authority of NY and NJ can provide alternate terminal locations at LGA, EWR and JFK.
MEDIA GALLERY
Images courtesy of LaGuardia Gateway Partners
