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  • November/December 2024

    • November/December 2024

    Orlando International Airport
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    Airports

    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Darren L’Appanna

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Darren L’AppannaManager, Air Service & Business DevelopmentOrlando International Airport (Greater Orlando Aviation Authority)Age 35 Darren L’Appanna, Manager of...
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    Airports

    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Taylor D. Elliott, ACE

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Taylor D. Elliott, ACEAirport Operations Control Center SupervisorLee County Port Authority at the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)Age 29 Taylor D. Elliott, ACE, ...
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    Airports

    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: LaMonte Forgays

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    LaMonte Forgays, Operations Manager – Aviation at Q&D Construction, has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the aviation industry, progressing from an apprentice carpenter in...
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    Airports

    A New Chapter for Airport Business

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    As the aviation industry continues to evolve, so too does Airport Business. This year, we are thrilled to introduce a cornerstone of that evolution: the inaugural Airport Business...
    Ian Sharma
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    Airports

    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Ian A. Sharma, C.M.

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Ian A. Sharma, C.M.Manager of Air Service DevelopmentSeattle-Tacoma International Airport, Port of SeattleAge 37 Ian A. Sharma, C.M., serves as the Manager of Air Service Development...

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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Alex P. Peterson

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    Dec. 17, 2024
    . As Senior Advisor and Director of Government Affairs for the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), Peterson is a driving force behind legislative efforts that support and improve...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Kevin Spitz, P.E, C.M.

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    Dec. 17, 2024
    Kevin Spitz, P.E, C.M.Chicago Aviation Department ManagerMead & HuntAge 38 Kevin Spitz, P.E., C.M., is the Chicago Aviation Department Manager at Mead & Hunt, where he...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Zoë Fisher, AIA, NCARB

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Zoë Fisher, AIA, NCARBSenior AssociateGresham SmithAge 35 Zoë Fisher, AIA, leads Gresham Smith’s Charlotte Aviation Studio, where her architectural expertise enhances...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Kirsten Kennedy, PE

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Kirsten Kennedy, PEProject Manager – AviationMichael Baker InternationalAge 32   Kirsten Kennedy has made significant strides in the aviation industry with her passion...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Sean P Sheehan, PE

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Sean Sheehan, P.E., is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager at Arora Engineers, recognized for his exceptional contributions to aviation infrastructure through mechanical...
    McFarland Johnson
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Laura Canham, MBA

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Laura Canham is an accomplished leader in aviation, blending technical expertise and innovative vision with a commitment to mentorship and advocacy
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Dan Nickols, Jr., P.E.

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Dan Nickols, Jr., P.E.Senior Project Manager AVCON, INC.Age 37 Dan Nickols, Jr., P.E., is a Senior Project Manager at AVCON, Inc., where he leads a team of eight professionals...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Matt Smith

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Matt SmithDirector, IT OperationsIndianapolis Airport AuthorityAge 38 Matt Smith is the Director of IT Operations for the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), where he manages...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Maral Matossian

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Matossian prioritizes URW’s ACDBE and local business partnerships, integrating diverse and minority-owned businesses into LAX’s concessions program
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Ryan L. Hanson, P.E.

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Ryan L. Hanson, P.E.Aviation Project ManagerHDR Age 35 Ryan Hanson, P.E., has established himself as a standout Aviation Project Manager and Engineer at HDR in Omaha, Nebraska...
    Steve Belton
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Steve Belton, C.M.

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Steve Belton, C.M., serves as the Airport Operations Superintendent at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), where he oversees the newly established Airport Operations Center...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Gregg Taylor, P.E., S.E

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Gregg Taylor, P.E., is a Principal and Senior Project Manager at Walter P Moore, known for his expertise in aviation-related structural engineering projects
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Lauren LaSalle, ENV SP

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Lauren LaSalle, ENV SP, is the West Region Aviation Business Development Manager at AECOM, where she has established herself as a dynamic leader in the aviation industry
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Nazanin Kamyab

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    With extensive experience in architecture and airport design, Nazanin Kamyab has swiftly made her mark as a leader in aviation planning and design
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Jenni Warnimont, PE

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Warnimont has made her mark with extensive work across major U.S. airports, including Chicago O'Hare, Detroit Metro, and Charlotte Douglas
    Tyler Curry
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Tyler Curry

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Tyler Curry serves as a project manager and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) manager for Burns & McDonnell’s commercial aviation fueling team
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Eric F. Rivera, PE

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Eric F. Rivera, PEAviation Design Department LeadLochnerAge 39 Eric Rivera, P.E., serves as the Commercial Service Lead at Lochner, where he oversees complex, large-scale airport...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Clayton Singleton, PE, ENV SP

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    As a Principal Airfield Engineer at RS&H, Inc., Clayton Singleton serves as the primary client and project manager for three major airports — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Jesse Fosnaugh, A.A.E., ACE

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Jesse Fosnaugh, A.A.E., ACEDirectorGulf Shores International AirportAge 39 Jesse Fosnaugh, A.A.E., ACE, is the Director of the Gulf Shores International Airport. He previously...
    Paul Ferguson
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Paul Ferguson, AIA, NOMA

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Paul Ferguson, AIA, NOMAAssociate PrincipalPaslay Group Age 39 Paul Ferguson, AIA, NOMA, serves as an Associate Principal at Paslay Group, where he leads high-impact aviation ...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Mark Heefner, CM

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Heefner has overcome significant challenges, from the loss of airline service in 2017 to navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns
    Johnny Luna
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Johnny L Luna, MBA

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Johnny Luna sets the standard for project management at Daifuku, where he consistently drives assignments to closure with remarkable accuracy and efficiency
    Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Caitlin Darras, C.M.

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Since joining McGhee Tyson Airport, Darras has leveraged her passion for aviation to elevate the airport’s public engagement and streamline complex messaging
    Zachary Briggs, MBA Deputy Director, Operations & Maintenance Portland International Jetport
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Zachary Briggs, MBA

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Zachary Briggs, Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance at Portland International Jetport, has dedicated over a decade to advancing the airport’s goals and supporting staff...
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Adam White, PE

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Kyle C. Wanner

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
    Kyle Wanner has served as the Executive Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission since 2014
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Victoria Valencia, PE

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    Dec. 17, 2024
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    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
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    Dec. 17, 2024
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    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
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    Dec. 17, 2024
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Mihail Risteski, PMP

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    Dec. 17, 2024
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Stephanie Atallah, Ph.D.

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
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    2024 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Alex Brodsky

    Joe Petrie
    Dec. 17, 2024
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