November/December 2024

Caitlin Darras, C.M.Manager of Public Relations and CommunicationMetropolitan Knoxville Airport AuthorityAge 34 Caitlin Darras, C.M., Manager of Public Relations and Communication...

Zachary Briggs, MBADeputy Director, Operations & Maintenance Portland International Jetport Zachary Briggs, Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance at Portland...

Adam White, PEAviation Operations Manager; Vice PresidentGarver, LLCAge: 38 Adam White, PE, serves as the Aviation Operations Manager and Vice President at Garver, LLC, where ...

Kyle C. WannerExecutive DirectorNorth Dakota Aeronautics CommissionAge 37 Kyle Wanner has served as the Executive Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission since 2014...

Clayton Singleton, PE, ENV SPAviation EngineerRS&H, Inc.Age 34 As a Principal Airfield Engineer at RS&H, Inc., Clayton Singleton serves as the primary client and project...

Sean LeeAviation Consulting ManagerICFAge 29 With more than seven years of experience in the industry, Sean Lee has demonstrated expertise in market research, air service marketing...

Courtney Johnson, C.M., C.A.E.Director of Airports County of San Luis ObispoAge 35 Courtney Johnson, C.M., C.A.E., is the Director of Airports for San Luis Obispo County,...

David A. Bakhshaee, CPPBContracts Manager, RevenueMetropolitan Washington Airports AuthorityAge 35 David Bakhshaee, CPPB, Contracts Manager of Revenue at the Metropolitan Washington...

Samantha Haynes Deputy Chief Communications and Marketing OfficerAustin-Bergstrom International AirportAge 32 Samantha Haynes has demonstrated significant leadership during...

Mihail Risteski, PMPSenior Project SpecialistConnico Age 39 Mihail Risteski, PMP, serves as a Senior Project Specialist at Connico, where his nearly two-year tenure has already...

Stephanie Atallah, Ph.D.Aviation ConsultantWSP USAAge 31 Stephanie Atallah, Ph.D., is a rapidly advancing aviation consultant with WSP USA, recognized for her leadership in aviation...

Alex BrodskyVice President, Airport InfrastructureRealtermAge 34 Alex Brodsky serves as Vice President of Airport Infrastructure at Realterm, where he has emerged as a transformative...

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...

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...

Zoë Fisher, AIA, NCARBSenior AssociateGresham SmithAge 35 Zoë Fisher, AIA, leads Gresham Smith’s Charlotte Aviation Studio, where her architectural expertise enhances...

Kirsten Kennedy, PEProject Manager – AviationMichael Baker InternationalAge 32   Kirsten Kennedy has made significant strides in the aviation industry with her passion...

Sean P Sheehan, PESr. Mechanical Engineer/Project ManagerArora Engineers Age 34 Sean Sheehan, P.E., is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager at Arora Engineers, recognized...

Laura Canham, MBAAviation Planning Project ManagerMcFarland-Johnson Inc.Age 39 Laura Canham is an accomplished leader in aviation, blending technical expertise and innovative ...

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...

Matt SmithDirector, IT OperationsIndianapolis Airport AuthorityAge 38 Matt Smith is the Director of IT Operations for the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), where he manages...

Maral MatossianVice President, LAXURW AirportsAge 37 Maral Matossian, Vice President at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, brings...

Alex P. PetersonSenior Advisor & Director of Government AffairsConnecticut Airport AuthorityAge 34 Alex P. Peterson has earned a reputation as a key figure in shaping Connecticut...

Steve Belton,  C.M.Airport Operations SuperintendentPhiladelphia International Airport - City of Philadelphia Age 39 Steve Belton, C.M., serves as the Airport Operations...

Gregg Taylor, P.E., S.EPrincipal and Senior Project Manager Walter P MooreAge 38 Gregg Taylor, P.E., is a Principal and Senior Project Manager at Walter P Moore, known for his...

Lauren LaSalle, ENV SP West Region Aviation - Business Development ManagerAECOMAge 30 Lauren LaSalle, ENV SP, is the West Region Aviation Business Development Manager at AECOM...

Nazanin KamyabProject ManagerHNTBAge 36 With extensive experience in architecture and airport design, Nazanin Kamyab has swiftly made her mark as a leader in aviation planning...

Jenni Warnimont, PEAviation Project ManagerKimley-HornAge 35 Jenni Warnimont, PE, is a dedicated aviation project manager and engineer at Kimley-Horn’s Chicago Downtown ...

Tyler CurryProject ManagerBurns & McDonnellAge 38 Tyler Curry serves as a project manager and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) manager for Burns & McDonnell’s commercial...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...