Heritage Capital Group is pleased to congratulate Fernando Acosta-Rua, principal and shareholder, on his election as chair of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) Board of Directors, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Acosta-Rua was elected by his fellow board members during the authority’s Sept. 21 meeting and will serve as chair during JAA’s 2027 fiscal year.
Appointed to the board by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021, Acosta-Rua most recently served as vice chair and has played an active role in guiding the organization through a period of continued growth and investment. As chair, he will help oversee the strategic direction and governance of one of Northeast Florida’s most important economic development assets.
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority operates a four-airport system that serves as a critical transportation and commerce hub for the region. The system includes Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport, Herlong Recreational Airport, and Cecil Airport, supporting commercial passenger travel, corporate aviation, logistics, maintenance operations, and economic development throughout Northeast Florida.
