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Student Speakers Bureau

The following AAAE members have volunteered to speak to student chapters and university classes. When you reach out to invite them to speak, please be sure to let them know that you found them on the AAAE Student Speakers Bureau. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected].

The topics speakers have chosen includes many sub-topics:

Air Traffic Control and Airspace Management (Role in Airport Operations, Airspace Optimization, IRROPs, Incident Response Coordination)
Airport & Aviation Consulting (Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Master Planning, Operational Efficiency, Career Paths in Advisory Services)
Airport Administration & Support Services (Front Desk Operations, Reception, Customer Service, Office Coordination, Records Management)
Airport Electrical Infrastructure & Navigational Aids (Airfield Lighting Systems, Power Distribution, Instrument Landing Systems, Radar, and Maintenance of Critical Flight Support Equipment)
Airport Emergency Response (ARFF, Emergency Planning, Incident Command, Mutual Aid Coordination, Crisis Communication Protocols)
Airport Financial Management & Economic Development (Budgeting, Revenue Generation, Grant Management, Public-Private Partnerships, Regional Economic Impact Strategies)
Airport Governance & Oversight (Airport Authorities, Board Structures, Policy Development, Funding Mechanisms, Public-Private Partnerships)
Airport Leases, Licenses & Contracts (Non-Aeronautical Revenue Opportunities, Tenant Agreements, Concession Management, Regulatory Compliance)
Airport Maintenance & Operations (Airfield Inspections, Facilities Management, Winter Operations, Wildlife & FOD Control, Daily Operational Readiness)
Airport Management & Executive Leadership (C-Suite Roles, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership Career Pathways)
Airport Marketing, Community Engagement & Communications (Public Relations, Stakeholder Outreach, Branding, Social Media, Community Partnership Programs)
Airport Planning & Infrastructure Development (Master Planning, Capacity Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment, Funding Strategies, Long-Term Capital Projects)
Airport Projects & Project Management (Planning and Execution, RFI/RFP Processes, Vendor Coordination, Budgeting, Stakeholder Communication)
Airport Security: Innovations and Challenges (Security Planning, Operational Coordination, TSA Procedures, Customs, Emerging Threat Mitigation)
Aviation Policy & Regulatory Framework (Federal and International Regulations, Compliance Standards, Policy Development, Stakeholder Coordination)
Career Planning, Networking & Mentorship (Resume Building, Interview Preparation, Professional Networking Strategies, Mentorship Opportunities)
Cargo, Logistics & Supply Chain Operations (Freight Handling, Warehouse Management, Customs Coordination, Transportation Network Optimization)
Corporate & Business Aviation (FBO Operations, Trip Planning & Logistics, Aircraft Management, Executive Travel Support, Career Opportunities in Private Aviation)
Emerging Technologies & Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) (Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft, Urban Air Mobility Innovations, Industry Trends, Pathways to Careers in this Rapidly Evolving Sector)
Enhancing Passenger Experience & Customer Service (Terminal Operations, Landside Services, Wayfinding, Accessibility, Seamless Journey Management)
Facilities & Infrastructure (Terminal Design, Runway & Taxiway Maintenance, Utility Systems, Sustainability Initiatives, Capital Improvement Planning)
Flight Training & Airport Operations (Training Program Coordination, Airspace Management, Safety Protocols, Noise Mitigation, Flight School Partnerships)
Human Resources & Workforce Development (Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Training, Retention Strategies)
Isolated & Remote Airports (Operational Challenges, Unique Safety and Regulatory Considerations at Uncertified and Remote Airports, Career Opportunities in Underserved Regions, Exposure to Diverse Aviation Roles and Community Engagement)
Mental Health & Well-being (Strategies and Techniques to Manage Workload and Stress, Resources for Mental Health Support, Processes to Prevent and Address Burnout, Preparation for the Demands of a High-Paced, High-Intensity Aviation Industry)
Military Airports & Operations (Mission Support, Airfield Management, Civil-Military Integration, Logistics, Veteran Career Pathways)
Natural Disaster Response & Planning (Continuity of Operations, Emergency Preparedness, Infrastructure Resilience, Mutual Aid, Recovery Strategies for Airports and Aviation Systems)
Operational Efficiency through Process Optimization (Data-Driven Decision Making, Workflow Analysis, Performance Metrics, Continuous Improvement Initiatives)
Safety Management Systems (SMS) (Risk Mitigation, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Inspections, Auditing Processes)
Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship (Environmental Protection, Emergency Response, Remediation Projects such as PFAS and Fuel/Oil Spills, Sustainable Airport Practices)
Technology & Innovation (Airport Automation, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Emerging Aviation Technologies, Digital Transformation Initiatives)
Transition from University to Young Professional (Navigating the First Job Search, Building Workplace Skills, Professional Etiquette, Time Management, Adapting to Industry Culture, Sharing Lessons Learned from Early Career Experiences)
Winter Operations (Snow Removal, Deicing Procedures, Runway Surface Management, Equipment Coordination, Safety Protocols During Winter Weather)

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Full NameTitleOrganizationCityStateEmailWork PhoneTopicsAir Traffic Control & Airspace ManagementAirport & Aviation ConsultingAirport Administration & Support ServicesAirport Electrical Infrastructure & Navigational AidsAirport Emergency ResponseAirport Financial Management Economic DevelopmentAirport Governance & OversightAirport Leases, Licenses & ContractsAirport Maintenance & OperationsAirport Management & Executive LeadershipAirport Marketing, Community Engagement & CommunicationsAirport Planning & Infrastructure DevelopmentAirport Projects & Project ManagementAirport Security: Innovations & ChallengesAviation Policy & Regulatory FrameworkCareer Planning, Networking & MentorshipCargo, Logistics & Supply Chain OperationsCorporate & Business AviationEmerging Technologies & Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)Enhancing Passenger Experience & Customer ServiceFacilities & InfrastructureFlight Training & Airport OperationsHuman Resources & Workforce DevelopmentIsolated & Remote AirportsMental Health & Well-beingMilitary Airports & OperationsNatural Disaster Response & PlanningOperational Efficiency through Process OptimizationSafety Management SystemsSustainability & Environmental StewardshipTechnology & InnovationTransition from University to Young ProfessionalWinterOperations
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Konner Young, C.M., ACEAirport Operations ManagerMeacham International AirportFort WorthTX[email protected](817) 988-6779 FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Cameron A. Sidor, C.M., ACEBusiness Development ManagerBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBirminghamAL[email protected](859) 979-2412Professional Development - Aviation Student to Workforce; Properties and Business Development topicsFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Trevor Rice, C.M.Director of Marketing and Air Service DevelopmentTri-Cities AirportBlountvilleTN[email protected](423) 325-6030Marketing & Air Service DevelopmentFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Christian D. Nelson, C.M.Director of OperationsBlue Grass AirportLexingtonKY[email protected](270) 903-5155With 10+ years of Airport Operations experience at a small hub airport, we have our hands in a little bit of everything that happens at the airport from airport security, Part 139 compliance, emergency dispatch, wildlife, event planning, customer experience, and many others!FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Paul Priegel, A.A.E.Aviation Project ManagerLochnerOklahoma CityOK[email protected](405) 330-7064I can talk about Part 139 Airport Management at a non-hub airport, aviation security, emergency planning/response, CM Certification and AAE Accreditation processes and getting involved in AAAE.FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Jim B. Thrash, C.M.Operations ManagerOKC Will Rogers International AirportOklahoma CityOK[email protected](405) 316-3238Airside Operations/SecurityFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
David M. BorgesDirector of TransportationK2 Construction Consultants, Inc.BethesdaMD[email protected](240) 507-4754I can talk about airport checkpoint security and this equipment's overall installation and testing. And the TSA Cap/Donation Approval process.FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Casey RiesChief Asset Development OfficerGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand RapidsMI[email protected](616) 233-6040 FalseFalseFalseTrueFalseTrueTrueFalseTrueTrueFalseTrueTrueFalseFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseTrueTrueFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseTrueFalseTrueFalseFalseFalse
Kyle Finseth, A.A.E.Airport PlannerDenver International AirportDenverCO[email protected](303) 342-4566Airport Planning at a Large Hub (Airspace, Land Use, gate design) ; Professional Development (resumes/interview prep, networking, CM/AAE process benefits); Capital Project planning and construction at airports.FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Jeremy Valcich, C.M., ACE, IACEDirector, Innovation ProgramsAAAEAlexandriaVA[email protected](703) 797-9016Career Tips, Innovation, Getting Involved with AAAEFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Lance Lamkin, A.A.E.Airport DirectorUniversity of Oklahoma Max Westheimer AirportNormanOK[email protected](405) 325-7233 TrueFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseTrueFalseFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseTrueFalse
Lindsey A. Brithinee, C.M.Airport Security ManagerLouisville Regional Airport AuthorityLouisvilleKY[email protected](502) 380-8201Airport Security/Airport OperationsFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Kristina Conklin, A.A.E.Assistant Manager, Terminal OperationsMetropolitan Airports CommissionNorth St. PaulMN[email protected](651) 249-1748Professional development, common use operations, terminal operationsFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Ethan T. Croop, A.A.E.Senior Manager, Maintenance AdministrationLee County Port AuthorityFort MyersFL[email protected](239) 590-4638Airport operations, maintenance, industry involvement, career planning, professional developmentFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Angi DausVice President, Air Service Development & Corporate CommunicationsGreater Asheville Regional Airport AuthorityFletcherNC[email protected] I would be happy to speak about topics related to strategic marketing, in-terminal advertising, community engagement and community partnerships, customer experience, and air service development.FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Mark M. Papko, A.A.E.Executive DirectorDane County Regional AirportMadisonWI[email protected](608) 246-3390Any topics including: AAE, CM, Airport Operations, Construction and Planning, etc.FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Carlos E. Ruiz, A.A.E., IAPDirector, Commercial ManagementCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International AirportCincinnatiOH[email protected](859) 407-8879Airport commercial developmentFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Michael A. Moll, C.M., IACEAirport Operations SupervisorDane County Regional AirportOconomowocWI[email protected]  TrueFalseTrueFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseFalseTrueFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseFalseTrueFalseTrueFalseFalseFalseFalseTrueTrue
Kelly JostService Group ManagerC&S CompaniesLivoniaMI[email protected](734) 755-2737Women in aviation, civil engineering and infrastructure projects at airports, safety phasing plans, grant funding, coordination with operations staff at airports for site visits and construction, generally planning, design and construction at airports.FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
Nicoletta Salvatore, C.M., ACEState Airport Operations SpecialistRutland Southern Vermont Regional AirportNorth ClarendonVT[email protected] State aviation, Part 139, and general aviation airport operations. Getting started with internships and your first aviation job after college.FalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalseFalse
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