Schedule

Saturday, May 18

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Board Meeting

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Board Dinner (Invite Only)

Sunday, May 19

Golf Outing

A.A.E. Interview - Oak Room

Exhibitor Setup

Hyatt Regency Wichita

Welcome Reception

Hyatt Regency Wichita - Ballroom

Hospitality Suite Open

Hyatt Regency Wichita

Monday, May 20

Exhibit Hall Opens | Breakfast | Registration Opens

All Programming is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. 

Welcome and Opening Comments

Mayor Lily Wu, City of Wichita

Session 1: AAAE and Legislative Updates 

Rick Crider, A.A.E., Executive Vice President, Airport/Railport & Military Relations, Port San Antonio
Todd Hauptli, President & CEO, AAAE

Session 2: State of the States

Grayson Ardies, State Director of Aeronautics, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics
Dan Harmon, Director of Aviation Division, Texas Department of Transportation
Dan Moran, Aviation Staff Manager, New Mexico Department of Transportation Aviation Division
Ray Seif, Director of Aviation Division, Kansas Department of Transportation 

Session 3: Have You Reviewed Your Airport Rates and Charges Policies Lately?

Moderator:
Michelle Swanson, CM, Director of Administration & Finance, Salina Airport Authority
Speakers:
David Benner, Managing Consultant, Aviation Management Consulting Group (AMCG)
David Neyer, Vice President, Frasca & Associates

Session 4: Understanding Part 163: Maximizing Airport Revenue Potential

Moderator: 
Mark Williams, PE, Aviation Business Development Manager, Burns & McDonnell
Speaker: 
Michael Lawrance, Senior Aviation Planning Specialist, Office of Airport Planning and Programming, FAA
Peter Kirsch, Partner, Kaplan, Kirsch & Rockwell

Session 5: KEYNOTE

Kriya Shortt, President & CEO, TEXTRON eAVIATION
Antonio (Tony) LeCorte, Director, External Affairs& Communications, TEXTRON eAVIATION

Session 6: SMS Challenges with Airport and Airlines

Lenny Irwin, MAS, CSHS, Safety Manager, San Antoinio International Airport

General Aviation Breakout Session 1: Rules & Regs / Minimum Standards Including Enforcement

Session 7: Current Technology Platforms in the Parking Industry for Large and Small Airports

Moderator: 
Jesse Romo, A.A.E., Director of Airports, City of Wichita, Wichita Airport Authority
Speakers:
Wally Bice, Regional Account Manager - Parking and Transportation, ABM Business & Industry
Erik Nelson, Director of Operations and Technology Consulting, Walker Consultants
Kene Nwobu, Senior Director, Product Management, ABM Business & Industry

General Aviation Breakout Session 2: Airport Leases and Airport Land Development

Session 8: Let It Rain: Maximizing Airport Funding

Moderator: 
Mike Dmyterko, CM, President, Coffman Associates
Speaker: 
Stacy Swigart, Management & Financial Analyst, FAA
Chris Groh, Senior Project Manager, Kutchins & Groh, LLC.

Session 9: Case Study: Airports

Alexis Higgins, A.A.E., CEO, Tulsa International Airport
Tyler Miller, A.A.E., ACE, Deputy Airport Director, Corpus Christi International Airport
Steven Picou, A.A.E., Executive Director, Lafayette Regional Airport

Monday Night Event
Buses depart @ 5:30 PM

Kansas Aviation Museum

Hospitality Suite

Hyatt Regency Wichita

Tuesday, May 21

Conference Registration Resumes

All Programming is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. 

General Aviation Committee Meeting | Student Mentorship Round table | Breakfast

Spotlight Session: Workforce Development

Chely Caraveo, Talent & Workforce Development Manager, City of Dallas

Session 10: FAA Update

Ignacio Flores, Director, Southwest Region, FAA

Session 11: Women in Aviation

Moderator: 
Virginia Hunt, CM, Assistant Airport Director, Laredo International Airport
Speakers: 
Kelly Campbell, A.A.E., Executive Director of Aviation, Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
Sharlette Wright, Airport Manager, Mid-Way Regional Airport

Session 12: KEYNOTE

Dr. Sheree Utash, President, WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech)

Break with Exhibitors

Session 13: Why Should Airports Have Standard Leasing Policies?

Moderator: 
Paula Jordan, A.A.E., Aviation Consultant, Jordan Aviation Strategies, LLC
Speakers: 
Jay Hinkel, Deputy City Attorney & Airport Counsel (Ret.), City of Wichita
C. Edward Young, Senior Attorney, JetLaw

Session 14: Sustainability with Solar Emphasis

Billy McCord, Senior Business Development Manager, Ameresco,
Cassidy Ellis, Manager, New Market Strategy, Ameresco
Derek Mayo, PE, PMP, Senior Aviation Project Manager, Garver

Session 15: Airport Concessions in a Post-COVID World: The Operator’s Perspective

Moderator: 
Libby Hurley, Director of Concessions, Houston Airport System
Speakers:
Daniel Bice, Regional Director, Paradies Lagardère Travel Retail
Ed Jones, Vice President of Finance, MSE Branded Foods
Tosin Kasali, Vice President of Business Development, HMSHost

General Aviation Breakout Session 3: Understanding your Airport’s Worth – Show Me the Money!! 

Session 16: Dispelling SAF Myths: Be Prepared for Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Moderator: 
Tyler Curry, Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell

Session 17

Moderator: 
Caleb Coltrane, PE, Wichita Aviation Team Leader, Garver
Speakers: 
Jesse Romo, A.A.E., Director of Airports, City of Wichita, Wichita Airport Authority
John Karrasch, Central Region Airspace Specialist, FAA

Hospitality Suite

Hyatt Regency Wichita

Wednesday, May 22

Airport Tour