Case Study: Fort McMurray Airport Authority achieves significant cost savings and improved board efficiency with Aprio

Interview with FMAA on why switch from Diligent to Aprio

Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA), which governs Fort McMurray International Airport with a 14‑member board, needed to reassess its board portal at contract renewal amid cross‑organization cost pressure. The incumbent, Diligent, was costly and not user‑friendly—directors had trouble finding minutes and administrators spent excessive time preparing and managing materials—so FMAA evaluated alternatives and selected Aprio’s board portal.

Aprio implemented a modern, easy‑to‑use board portal with a centralized dashboard, simple document access, director activity reporting and responsive onboarding support. The switch cost about one‑third of what FMAA paid for Diligent and delivered measurable benefits: reduced administrative prep, faster access to past minutes and current materials, improved director engagement, and quick resolution of setup issues—administrators report regained time and positive director feedback with Aprio.

Fort McMurray Airport Authority

Sylvie Lemieux-Comtois

Human Resources Manager and Board Administrator