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This is an overall schedule at this time. The committee is reviewing and updating for the details on programming for 2023. This will be updated as soon as possible.
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Sunday, April 14, 2024

10:00 AM 

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

Lunch Provided The Shangri-La Resort and Golf Club 57301 E, OK-125, Afton, OK 74331

12:00 PM

Exhibitor Setup
Roosevelt Ballroom & Lobby 

1:00 PM

Spa Services
(By Appointment Only)

 6:00 PM

Welcome Reception
Docs Lower Patio 

9:00 PM

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

MONDAY, April 15, 2024

 7:30 AM

Breakfast with Exhibitors
Roosevelt Ballroom

 7:30 AM

Conference Registration Opens

 8:00 AM

Welcome Presentation
Roosevelt Ballroom
Keston Cook, Airport Director - Enid Woodring Regional Airport
Lisa Jewett, Airport Manager - Grove Regional Airport
Civil Air Patrol - Color Guard
Sandra Shelton, Director of Government Affairs, Industry Development and Communications - Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics

 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Session

 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Session 2: FAA Southwest Region Update
Glenn Boles, Manager - FAA Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Ignacio Flores, Director - FAA, Southwest Region, Office of Airports

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Break with Exhibitors

 10:30 AM - 11:15 PM

Session 3: Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Update
Grayson Ardies, Executive Director - ODAA

 11:15 PM - 12:00 PM

Session 4: Aligning Airport and FAA Priorities to Secure Project Funding
Kathy Franklin, Lead Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Lauren Kennedy, Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office

 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Meet the Exhibitors

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Session 5: A Pilot’s Perspective of Airport Administration
Tom Chandler, Regional Manager - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Session 6: FAA Regional Administrator Presentation
Douglas Lane, Deputy Regional Administrator, Southwest Region - FAA

 2:15 PM - 2:20 PM

Introduction of Roundtable Leaders and Topics

Overview of ODAA Grant Programs
Nick Young, Airports Division Manager - ODAA
Jace Torres, Aviation Program Manager - ODAA

Successful Airport and Community Engagement Strategies
Moderator: Kellie Reed, Director - Stillwater Regional Airport
Keston Cook, Director - Enid Woodring Regional Airport
Paul Myers, COO - Tulsa International Airport and Tulsa Riverside Airport
Lance Lamkin, Airport Administrator - Max Westheimer Airport

Airfield Electrical and Safety Training for Airport Managers
Eric Farmer, Aviation Quality Manager - Garver 

Show Me the Money: Capture AIP, BIL, and Other Funding Sources for Your Project
Kathy Franklin, Lead Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Adam Marsh, Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office

2:20 PM - 2:45 PM

Break with Exhibitors

 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Session 7: Industry Roundtables - Part 1

 3:35 PM - 4:20 PM

Session 8: Industry Roundtables - Part 2

 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Monday Night Event
The Anchor Sports Bar

 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

TUESDAY, April 16, 2024

8:00 AM

Breakfast with Exhibitors
Roosevelt Ballroom

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

OAOA Annual Membership Meeting

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 9: Crisis Response - Case Studies from Goldsby, Shawnee and Broken Bow
Bonnie Wilson, Airport Manager - Shawnee Regional Airport
Vickie Patterson, City Manager - Broken Bow Municipal Airport
Ronny Nelson, Airport Manager - David Jay Perry Airport

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Break with Exhibitors

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 10: NEWS You Can USE
Alexis Higgins, Chief Executive Officer - Tulsa Airports

12:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Lunch and Keynote
Jim Bridenstine, Former NASA Administrator

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Session 11: Revenue Generation - More Than Just Fuel Flow Fee
Peter Van Pelt, A.A.E., National Aviation Director - KSA Engineers, Inc.

2:15 PM - 2:20 PM 

Introduction of Round Table Leaders and Topics

Building Your Crisis Response Plan
Moderator: Paul Myers, COO - Tulsa Airports 
Tim Hammer, Emergency Manager - Tulsa Airports

Best Practices for Hangar Leasing
Kellie Reed, Airport Director - Stillwater Regional Airport
Gary Loftus, Program Manager, - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office

Building Your CIP
Lauren Kennedy, Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Adam Marsh, Program Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office
Nick Young, Airport Director - Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics

Airport Safety: Inspecting Your Airport
Austin Wheeler, C.M., A.C.E., O.C.A.P., Airport Manager - Tulsa Riverside Airport
Ronson Fox, Lead Civil Engineer - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airports District Office

2:20 PM - 2:30 PM

Break with Exhibitors

2:30 PM - 3:10 PM

Session 12 - Industry Roundtables

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Session 13 - Industry Roundtables

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dinner & Awards Banquet
Roosevelt Ballroom

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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

WEDNESDAY, april 17, 2024

 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Conference Wrap-Up and Farewell Breakfast