presentation Descriptions
Session 2: FAA Southwest Region Update
Hear from the Manager and Assistant Manager of the FAA’s Arkansas/Oklahoma ADO on activities from the region that impact our airports, including federal grants and airport compliance, as well as office staff and their assignments.
Speaker:
Glenn Boles, Manager - FAA, Arkansas/Oklahoma Airport District Office
Session 3: Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Update
Leading the State’s effort to grow the aviation and aerospace industry is a monumental endeavor. Get the latest on programs led by ODAA to support capital investment at our state’s 108 public use airports, including their hangar grant program and other capacity expanding opportunities. This session will also highlight the State’s focus on expanding aviation education programs to classrooms across Oklahoma and provides airports with a step by step guide on how to get engaged in this effort.
Speaker:
Grayson Ardies, Executive Director - ODAA
Session 4: P3 Incentive Program
Learn from Jeremy Stoner, Senior Vice President of the Oklahoma Finance Authority, on how Public/Private Partnership Incentives could benefit the development of your airport, including the funding sources and application process for these incentives
Speaker: Jeremy Stoner, Senior Vice President - Oklahoma Finance Authority
Keynote Address:
Dr. Steve Scheibner shares “In My Seat: A Pilot’s Story from September 10th-11th.” Using his background as a naval aviator, church-planting pastor, and airline pilot.
Speaker: Dr. Stephen Scheibner
Session 5: FAA and ODAA Airspace Obstruction Presentation
Airspace obstructions pose significant risk to aviation safety. This session will provide valuable insight into the latest regulations, and analysis tools, used to identify and mitigate airspace obstructions.
Speakers:
Thomas Galloway, Aviation Program Manager - Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics
Session 6: Airport Compliance and Land Use
Session 7 & 8: Roundtables
Pavement management
Pavement management is essential for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of your airport runways, taxiways, and aprons. Learn more about how ODAA’s Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) helps to keep Oklahoma airports compliant with FAA requirements and what steps you can be taking to maximize the life of your airport pavement.
Speaker: Katie Stachowiak, Airport Engineer - Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics
Building Your CIP in Conjunction with the FAA’s ACIP
Capital improvement planning no longer needs to be an arduous process. Learn from the experts on how to streamline your airport’s annual CIP efforts, and how the FAA makes internal funding decisions and their expectations for airports and their consultants.
Moderator: Dan Luttrell, Ardmore
Speakers:
Matt Ranck, Oklahoma Aviation Team Leader - Garver
Nick Young, Airport Division Manager - Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics
ODAA Grants
Hear from ODAA officials about the many ODAA’s grant programs that provide funding for hangars, terminals, or fuel systems. Leave with an overview of steps needed to compete for state funds to support additional aeronautical activity at your airport.
Moderator: Michelle Bouziden, Senior Project and Grants Manager - Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics
Speaker: Nick Young, Airport Division Manager - Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics
Session 9: Airport Self-Sustainability
Achieving financial self-sustainability is a critical goal for many airports. This session will discuss strategies and practices that you can implement at your airport to help enhance airport revenue streams.
Speakers:
Peter Van Pelt, National Aviation Director - KSA
Paula Jordan, President/CEO, Jordan Aviation Strategies LLC.
Trent Ballard, Airport Manager, Arlington Airport
Session 10: NEWS You Can Use
This session highlights positive developments at airports in our State. Hear from airport managers and consultants about their planning and development program, their use of technology to manage airport operations, and their success with community engagement to build relationships that drive support for airport activities.
Speakers:
Lance Lamkin, Max Westheimer Airport
Lisa Jewett, Grove Regional Airport
Austin Wheeler, Tulsa Riverside Airport
Kellie Reed, Stillwater Regional Airport
Randel Rutledge, Broken Bow Municipal Airport
Session 12 & 13: Roundtable Session
Winter Weather Operations and Preparedness
Winter weather can pose significant challenges to airport operations. This session will delve into essential strategies for effective winter weather preparedness such as landside operations vs airside operations, snow and ice control plans, and determining priority areas.
Speaker: Cole Brown, Director of Operations - Tulsa International Airport
Legislative Roundtable
Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion on the latest legislative developments impacting the Oklahoma Aviation Industry. This session will provide a platform for airport operators and industry stakeholders
Speaker: Dan Luttrell, Airport Director, VP of Industrial Assets - Ardmore Municipal Airport
Aviation Internships
Investing in the future of aviation starts with investing in young talent. This session will explore the benefits of aviation internship programs and provide tips for creating successful internship experiences.
Speakers:
Lance Lamkin, Airport Manager - Max Westheimer Airport
Matt Ranck, Oklahoma Aviation Team Leader - Garver
Paul Myers, Tulsa International Airport
