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Session 2: FAA Southwest Region Update
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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.
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Grayson Ardies, Executive Director - ODAA
Session 4: Planning your CIP
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Mattew Ranck, Garver
Nick Young, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics
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Session 5: Airport Compliance and Land Use
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Session 6: Grant Assurances
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Peter Van Pelt, A.A.E., KSA a Pape Dawson Company
Nick Young, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace & Aeronautics
Session 7: Roundtables
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Session 8: Roundtables
- Planning your CIP Breakout Session
- 1 on 1 with a FAA Compliance inspector
- 1 on 1 with FAA SW Region ADO
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Session 9: Preview of ODAA Economic Impact Study
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Nick Young, ODAA
Zach DeVeau, Kimley Horn
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.
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Lisa Jewett, Grove Regional Airport
Randel Rutledge - Broken Arrow Regional Airport
Kellie Reed, Stillwater Regional Airport
Denis Godfrey, Durant Regional Airport
Session 11: Branding and Marketing Ideas to Help Airports Thrive
This interactive session introduces how intentional branding and marketing can increase activity at Oklahoma’s airports. Aimed at airport leaders and stakeholders, it highlights the importance of visibility, identity, and community perception, and shows how even affordable and modest efforts can boost usage and support—helping airports become more self-sustaining, economically impactful, and valued community hubs.
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Lori Walderich, Idea Studio
Christopher Bryan, Narrative Structure
Lisa Mast, Narrative Structure
Session 12: Roundtables
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Session 13: Roundtables
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