Updates: 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference | |
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We are excited to see a growing interest in the AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference each year! Online registration ended on Friday, July 19, 2024. ONSITE registration begins on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 12 pm at the Grand Hyatt Nashville on Level 2.
Onsite Registration Hours:
Location: Crescent Room, Level 2
- Sunday, August 4 | 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
- Monday, August 5 | 7:00 am–5:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 6 | 7:00 am–5:30 pm
- Wednesday, August 7 | 7:00 am–1:00 pm
Our Opening Session is off to a sky-high start with welcome remarks from Congressman Steven Horsford, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus; Nevada House of Representatives 4th District; Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell; and USDOT Acting Under Secretary Christopher Coes. Attendees will also hear a keynote address from Fawn Weaver, Founder & CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
We are hosting an all-star AMAC Legends & Leapers lineup, which includes Ronald Isley, Founder & Chairman of Ronald Isley Liquid Gold; Singer/Entertainer of The Isley Brothers, and Terry Ellis, Singer/Entertainer of En Vogue.
It doesn't stop there! We will provide relevant, informative and inspirational workshops—our robust programming is an opportunity to receive coveted insights and gather actionable resources and tools to help improve your business.
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Industry Leaders & Supplier Diversity Pros
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Holli Harrington, Senior Director, Equity & Opportunity, Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
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Steve Johnson, President & CEO, North America, Avolta
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Gregg Paradies, CEO, Paradies Lagardère
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Michael Svagdis, CEO, SSP America
On-Ramps & Mentoring for Diverse Firms
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Denise Bailey, Vice President, Business Diversity & Accessibility, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
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Suzette Bather-Taylor, Program Director, The Port Authority of NY and NJ (PANYNJ)
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Ashley Hari, Leasing Director, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
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Clarence LeJeune, Operating Partner, LeJeune & Associates
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Jeanette Saunders, Vice President, Education & Advisory Services, Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
Innovate to Elevate: Digital & AI Trends in Concessions Consumer Insights
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Christina Apatow, Founder & CEO, FetchyFox
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Nikki Harland, Chief Operating Officer, Paradies Lagardère
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Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami-Dade County Aviation Department (MDAD)
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Ted Kaplan, Chief Business & Innovation Officer, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
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Jordi Martin-Consuegra, Deputy CEO & President, North America, Avolta
Brand Enhancement
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Lynnwood Bibbens, Founder & CEO, Pervasive Corp. dba ReachTV
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Paul Brown, Senior Director, Brands & Concepts, SSP America
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Erin Burns, Director, Communications, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
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Dawn Kelly, Founder & CEO, The Nourish Spot, Inc.
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Kevin Yates, President & CEO, 16x9 Inc.
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Airport Infrastructure Programs & M/WBE as Primes
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Niqui Clark, Deputy Chief Engineer, Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA)
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Crystal Lee, Deputy Executive Director, The Development Group, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
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Dwight Pullen, Senior Vice President, Global Aviation - Americas Leader, AECOM
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Franklin Rucker, Airport Senior Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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Jim Starling, Chief Construction & Infrastructure Officer, Denver International Airport (DEN)
Airport Development Programs
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Jack Christine, Chief Infrastructure Officer, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
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Dennis Kramer, Commissioner, Airport Development, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
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Max Marble, Senior Vice President, Capital Programs, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA)
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Edwin Tamang, Vice President, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
Modified Microgrids: Integrating Electric Vehicles to Support the Airport Energy Evolution
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John Bevilacqua, Electrical Project Manager, Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA)
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Dillon Chado, Director, Facilities, Louisville Regional Airport Authority (LRAA)
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Johnny Jackson, Infrastructure Area Leader, RS&H, Inc. - Dallas
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Kevin Sandrella, Partner, CMTA, Inc.
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Lindsey Tollefson, Senior Energy & Power Program Manager, Jacobs
Innovative Construction Technology
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Fabian Cornelious, Assistant Vice President, Infrastructure and Capital Improvement, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
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James Dean, Project Executive, Walsh Group
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David Kim, Chief, Airport Planning, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
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Franklin Rucker, Airport Senior Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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Airport Sustainability
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Staci Atwater, Energy Manager, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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Ralph Cleveland, President & CEO, American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
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Mabell Garcia Paine, President & CEO, Viridis Consulting, LLC
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Nick May, Director, Aviation, Burns Engineering
Empowering Diversity: Leadership Strategies for Inclusive Airport Procurement & Concessions
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Doug Kreulen, President & CEO, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA)
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Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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Cindy Nichol, Airports Director, Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCAS)
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Davita Taylor, Vice President, Procurement & Business Diversity Development, Nashville International Airport (BNA)
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Phillip Washington, CEO, Denver International Airport (DEN)
Navigating ESG Reporting for Sustainable Airport Operations
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Ava Cabey, Airport Planning, DBE Program Coordinator, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
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Melinda Pagliarello, Managing Director, Environmental Affairs, Airports Council International - North America
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Melissa Sabatine, Vice President, Aviation Carbon Response & Sustainability Lead, Jacobs
Developing a Culture of Innovation at Your Airport
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Rose Agnew, Principal, Aviation Innovation, LLC
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Andrea Albo, Deputy Chief of Staff, Denver International Airport (DEN)
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Stacey Armstead, Deputy Chief Airport Technology & Innovation, Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA)
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Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
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Karen Scott, Principal & Owner, Inspired Strategies LLC
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Navigating the New Changes to ACDBE/DBE Certification Eligibility & Procedures
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Lakwame Anyane-Yeboa, Equal Opportunity Specialist, DBE Programs Division, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, USDOT
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Samuel Brooks, Equal Opportunity Specialist, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, USDOT
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Marc Pentino, Associate Director, DBE Programs Division, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, USDOT
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Babette Salmon, Equal Opportunity Specialist, DBE Programs Division, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, USDOT
Elevating Equity in Airport Concessions: The New ACDBE Small Business Element
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Alex Horton, National Team Lead, FAA
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Mary Kate Bird, Attorney/Advisor, Airport Law Branch, FAA
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Khalia Moore, Senior Manager, Airport Dining and Retail, Port of Seattle (SEA)
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Azad Saeed, Equal Opportunity Specialist, FAA
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Renee Standing Tree, Equal Opportunity Compliance Specialist, FAA
Final Rule Q&A: Expert Insights for Airport Staff Only
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Lakwame Anyane-Yeboa, Equal Opportunity Specialist, DBE Programs Division, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, USDOT
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Herlinda Bradley, Equal Opportunity Specialist, FAA
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Samuel Brooks, Equal Opportunity Specialist, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, USDOT
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Nicholas Giles, Acting Team Lead, National Airport Civil Rights Policy & Compliance, FAA
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Alex Horton, National Team Lead, DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance, Office of Civil Rights, FAA
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Elizabeth Newman, Senior Attorney-Airports & Environmental Law Division, FAA
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Marc Pentino, Associate Director, DBE Programs Division, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, USDOT
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Dolores Spriggs, Equal Opportunity Specialist, FAA
Breakfast and Q&A with FAA (Airport Personnel Only)
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Herlinda Bradley, Equal Opportunity Specialist, FAA
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Mary Kate Bird, Attorney/Advisor, Airport Law Branch, FAA
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Elizabeth Newman, Senior Attorney-Airports & Environmental Law Division, FAA
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Marc Pentino, Associate Director, DBE Programs Division, Departmental Office of Civil Rights, USDOT
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Gene Roth, Director, National External Operations & Policy, FAA
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Azad Saeed, Equal Opportunity Specialist, FAA
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Airport Opportunities (PHX, DEN)
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Pamela Dechant, Senior Vice President, Concessions, Denver International Airport (DEN)
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Janet Lee, Concessions Program Manager, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Airport Opportunities (STT/STX, SJC, SFO)
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Rebekah Bray, Principal Property Manager, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)
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Clarissa Mamaril, Senior Principal Property Manager, San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
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Jorge Roberts, CEO, Avports
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Investing in America: USDOT Wealth Creation Event – Nashville, TN | |
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On Monday, August 5, at the Grand Hyatt Nashville, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will host a Wealth Creation Outreach event in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), Nashville International Airport (BNA), and WeGo Public Transit/Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (WeGo).
Event attendance is complimentary. Registration is strongly encouraged—register here! This event aims to connect USDOT and local transportation partners with the greater Nashville local and small business communities. The forum will include discussions about the initiatives and the opportunities associated with federally funded infrastructure projects, including those made possible by the billions allocated in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As the title reflects, this tour supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” wealth creation agenda, featuring ongoing engagement with public and private industry partners, organizations, advocacy groups, and USDOT.
If you have any questions, please contact docr.info@dot.gov.
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AMAC x ATL to Host a Women in Aviation Summit | |
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We have partnered with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to host the inaugural She SOARS—Women in Aviation Summit at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis from October 1–2, 2024. Register or become a sponsor today!
This unique summit is curated for women in aviation, including mid- and upper-management professionals, aviation HR leaders, airport governing authorities, government officials and industry association leaders. It will focus on women’s multifaceted advantages in the workplace, career growth, professional development, and well-being of the mind and soul. The two-day event will include discussions, inspiring speakers, networking and more!
Summit Goals:
- Promote diversity and inclusion of women within the aviation industry
- Foster confidence and resilience among women leaders
- Equip aviation HR leaders and executive management with strategies and tools to attract, develop and retain diverse women
- Facilitate meaningful connections
- Highlight policies and practices that impact women
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AMAC Members: Post RFPS/Jobs to the AMAC Opportunity Center | |
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View these Opportunities and More in the AMAC Opportunity Center! | | | |
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AMAC Los Angeles Chapter Summer Soirée: Leadership Spotlight | |
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On July 16, 2024, the AMAC Los Angeles Chapter hosted its inaugural Summer Soirée Leadership Spotlight, featuring LAWA CEO John Ackerman as the guest of honor. The intimate event offered insights into the new leader's vision and facilitated connections among aviation industry leaders.
AMAC President & CEO Eboni Wimbush and BWI Airport CEO & AMAC Board Chair Ricky Smith highlighted how AMAC and chapters like AMAC Los Angeles are blazing new pathways for aviation opportunity and economic inclusion. Please join our local chapter meetings to hear more about the exciting initiatives.
We thank all attendees for their enthusiasm and participation, contributing to the soirée's success. It was terrific to see so many passionate professionals in the aviation industry come together.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed Program Partners for making this and future AMAC LA events possible:
- Jetstream Platinum Partner: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
- Runway Bronze Partners: Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services, A HUB International Co. and Ontario International Airport Authority
- First Class Friend Partners: O2EPCM, Inc., H.J. Russell & Company, Lea+Elliott, Inc., Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and The Forrest Group
- Frequent Flyer Friend Partner: ASLPM
- Collateral Material Partner: JACOBS
The AMAC Los Angeles Board thanks LAWA CEO John Ackerman, President of the LAWA Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) Karim Webb, and Airport Commissioners Valerie Velasco and Courtney LaBau for their invaluable engagement and insights.
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AMAC Launches Atlanta Chapter | |
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The AMAC Atlanta Chapter was officially launched on July 22, 2024. The theme, "Honoring the Legacy, Shaping the Future: The Launch of AMAC Atlanta," celebrates the 50th anniversary of the election of Atlanta's First Black Mayor and the architect of the city's diversity and inclusion program, Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.
The chapter kick-off meeting introduced Atlanta to AMAC—the only national, non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. Additionally, the AMAC Atlanta Chapter leadership was highlighted and the event closed with a proclamation presentation by Byron Amos, Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee Chair.
Learn more about AMAC Chapters and to become a member!
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Recruitment of Small Diverse Businesses for Clark's MBA Style Strategic Partnership Program | |
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Clark Construction is recruiting potential candidates for the upcoming fall session of its nationally renowned small business training program, the Strategic Partnership Training Program. The deadline to apply is August 23, 2024.
The executive MBA Style Program is designed to bolster and enhance the capabilities of local, small, disadvantaged, minority, women, veteran-owned and diverse businesses in the construction industry. It is structured in an interactive format, focusing on providing core construction management and business skills to its participants. Courses are taught by Clark and local industry experts, and they include classroom learning, team projects, and presentations by the trainees. The program is free of charge for small businesses/trainees.
The Program will start with an orientation in September and end in May. After clicking on the online application, the San Francisco, California location must be selected.
The classes will be held in a hybrid format with select in-person classes/activities.
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Recent Achievements and Promotions | |
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DOT Navigator Webinar Series
August 5, 2024 | Virtual
DOT is hosting a two-part webinar series to help communities use data to effectively tell their stories in planning, development, and applying for DOT grants.
REGISTER HERE
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