SUNDAY, March 26, 2023

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Golf Tournament Check-in
(Golf 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Lunch Provided

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Conference Registration and Exhibitor Setup
Roosevelt Ballroom 

1:00 PM

Spa Services
The Spa at Shangri La
(By Appointment Only)

 6:00 PM

Welcome Reception
Docs Lower Patio 

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Pilot's Lounge - Hospitality Suite Open
The Anchor Sports Bar

MONDAY, March 27, 2023

 7:30 AM

Breakfast with Exhibitors
Roosevelt Ballroom

 7:30 AM

Conference Registration Resumes

 8:00 AM

Welcome Presentation
Roosevelt Ballroom 

 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Session 1: State of Aviation with FAA and OAC
Grayson Ardies, Director, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Glenn Boles, FAA SW Regional Director, Arkansas/Oklahoma ADO

 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Break with Exhibitors

 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Session 2: AOPA HS Program Panel
David Day, Innovation Center Director, Pryor Schools
Doug Gunselman, Curriculum Director, Weatherford Public Schools
Paula Kedy, M.A. ED, Aerospace & Aviation Education Program Coordinator, OAC
Chase Tindle, Airport Manager, McAlester Regional Airport

 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Unleaded Fuels and Fuel Safety
Brian Lohman, Aviation Fuel Manager, ASAP Energy, Inc.

 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Lunch and Keynote - "Transformational Leadership"
Mike "Wizzard" McCabe

 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Break with Exhibitors

 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Session 4: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Q&A With the FAA
Femi Adeoye P.E, CFM, PMP, Assistant Manager, Arkansas/Oklahoma ADO
Grayson Ardies, Director, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission

 2:45 PM - 2:50 PM

Introduction of Roundtable Leaders and Topics

Professional Development Opportunities
Paul Priegel, A.A.E., Aviation Project Manager, HW Lochner

Employee Recruitment/Retention
Alexis Higgins, A.A.E., CEO, Tulsa International Airport
Paul Myers, Executive VP & COO, Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust

Emergency Planning
Austin Wheeler, C.M., A.C.E., O.C.A.P, Airport Manager, Tulsa Riverside Airport

Updating and Managing you RPZ
Lisa Jewett, Airport Manager, Grove Regional Airport
Caden Young, Security & Compliance Coordinator, Stillwater Regional Airport

Capital Planning 101
Kathy Franklin, Lead Program Manager, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Lauren Kennedy, Program Manager, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office

 2:50 PM - 3:35 PM

Session 5: Industry Roundtables - Part 1

 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Session 6 - Industry Roundtables - Part 2

 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Surprise Night Event
The Anchor Sports Bar

 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Pilot's Lounge - Hospitality Suite Open
The Anchor Sports Bar

TUESDAY, March 28, 2023

8:00 AM

Breakfast with Exhibitors
Roosevelt Ballroom 

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

OAOA Annual Membership Meeting

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Break with Exhibitors

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Session 7: Emerging Technologies in Aviation
Keston Cook (Moderator), Airport Director, Enid Woodring Regional Airport
Daniel Plaisance, Senior Associate, Advanced Air Mobility
Leah Whitfield, Co-Founder, The Aviation Planning Group
Doug Wood, UAS Program Manager, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Session 8: Legislative Initiatives
Grayson Ardies, Director, Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch and Keynote - "Know Your Value, Know Your Power, Know Your Impact"
Kinsley "Trigger" Jordan, Founder & CEO, The Winning Network

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Break with Exhibitors

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 9: FAA Regional Administrator's Update
Rob Lowe, Regional Administrator, FAA SW Region

2:45 PM - 2:50 PM 

Introduction of Round Table Leaders and Topics

Executing the Build: How DEI Framework Drives Growth & Employee Retention
Brittany Cotton, Project Coordinator, Parkhill
Angelique Mulford, Project Coordinator, Parkhill

FBO Management
Keston Cook, Airport Director, Enid Woodring Regional Airport
Lisa Jewett, Airport Manager, Grove Regional Airport

OAC Hangar Program

Using Multiple Grants to Fund Your Project
Kathy Franklin, Lead Program Manager, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Lauren Kennedy, Program Manager, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office

2:50 PM - 3:35 PM

Session 10 - Industry Roundtables - Part 1

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Session 11 - Industry Roundtables - Part 2

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Awards Banquet

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Pilot's Lounge - Hospitality Suite Open
The Anchor Sports Bar

WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023

 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Conference Wrap-Up and Farewell Breakfast