Ronce Almond

American Airlines

Ronce Almond is Managing Director, Head of International Government Affairs. Based in Washington, D.C., he leads the airline’s advocacy on policy and legal priorities in international affairs. He regularly represents the company before U.S. and foreign government authorities, international institutions, and trade associations.
Prior to joining American, Ronce was Senior Counsel at the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. As the top Democratic staffer for the Aviation Subcommittee, he led historic legislation and oversight to address challenges facing U.S. aviation and the global aerospace industry. He also managed Senate confirmation of presidential nominees to lead federal government agencies overseeing transportation, aviation, and security.
Before serving on Capitol Hill, he was partner and vice president at a law and consulting firm specializing in aerospace, transportation, and international aviation. He has led technical assistance projects across the globe, advising government authorities and operators on achieving compliance with international standards and best practices in aviation governance.
He is a board member at the National Aeronautics Association and Aero Club of Washington and serves on international affairs councils at Airlines for America and the International Air Transport Association. In addition to serving on the Editorial Board of the Air & Space Lawyer, a journal of the American Bar Association, he has taught at Georgetown University School of Law. His written work has been published in prominent journals and law reviews.
Ronce holds a Juris Doctor, cum laude, and Master of Arts (Political Science) from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts (History), cum laude, from George Washington University. He is also an alum of the Woodrow Wilson Foreign Policy Fellowship Program.