As of June 6, 2023—Schedule Subject to Change
NOTE: Your badge and accompanying tickets/wristbands, which you will receive at onsite registration, are your passport to all events and should always be kept with you. Your badge is required for admission to all conference events. In addition to your badge, your tickets/wristbands are required for admission to all ticketed-conference events.
*=Ticketed/Wristband Events
Your individual registration includes the below events.
- General Sessions & Workshops
- AMAC Gateway (Experience Hall, Breakfast, Lunch—On Specified Days )
- Welcome Reception
- Preview Reception
- Opening Session & Airport Directors’ 20/20 Vision Forum
- Business Matchmaking (Pre-Registration Required)
- AMAC Catalyst Awards & AMAC Foundation Scholarship Awards Luncheon
- AMAC Emerging Leaders Sessions
- AMAC Legislative & Policy Discussion with the Experts
Your individual registration does not include these events. A separate registration is required for each of these events unless you are a sponsor and they are included in your sponsorship benefits.
- DBE/ACDBE Liaison Officer & Program Administrators Training*
- AMAC Foundation Bill Walker Memorial Golf Tournament*
- AMAC Foundation Celebrating Women in Aviation Breakfast*
- AMAC PAC “Breaking All Barriers…Ready, Set, Jet!” Fundraising Breakfast*
Day 1 | Saturday, June 10
DBE/ACDBE Liaison Officer & Program Administrators Training Registration
7:30 am–12:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
DBE/ACDBE Liaison Officer & Program Administrators Training
8:00 am–5:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Day 1 (Certification Intensive): This training will focus on the ins and outs of DBE and ACDBE certification. In addition to reviewing standards and procedures for DBE and ACDBE certification, the training will include information on using current federal tax forms and schedules in determining the business size and Personal Net Worth (PNW) calculation.
AMAC Trade Board Meeting
2:15 pm–3:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
AMAC Foundation Board Meeting
3:30 pm–5:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Golf Pairing Reception
5:30 pm–7:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Day 2 | Sunday, June 11
DBE/ACDBE Liaison Officer & Program Administrators Training Registration
7:30 am–12:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
DBE/ACDBE Liaison Officer & Program Administrators Training
8:00 am–5:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Day 2 (Program Administration): This training will cover all the detailed essentials of 49 CFR Part 26 and Part 23 needed by hands-on program administrators, including goal setting, the small business element, procurement, good faith efforts, terminations and substitutions, monitoring, reporting and shortfall analysis. Considerations and tips on reviewing ACDBE joint venture agreements will also be discussed.
AMAC Foundation Bill Walker Memorial Golf Tournament (Ticketed Event)
8:00 am–3:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
This annual event benefits the AMAC Foundation Scholarship program. It also honors one of AMAC’s tireless servants, Bill Walker. Mr. Walker’s affiliation with the AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference began in Los Angeles, CA, in 1988 while Vice President at Pacific State Airlines. He began planning the golf tournament shortly after and continued to organize it until illness prevented him from doing so. This event continues to be a perennial favorite and a way for attendees to provide scholarships to students who are rising aviation professionals.
Registration Desks Open
12:00 pm–5:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Attendee Bags Sponsored by Liberty Bank | Lanyards Sponsored by Areas
New Member & First Time Attendee Orientation
4:00 pm–5:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Are you ready to discover how your AMAC membership can work for you? This orientation is a detailed discussion of AMAC’s goals, objectives and structure. We will explore AMAC membership benefits contributing to your success while navigating the aviation industry. You will also receive tips to maximize your #AMAC2023 conference experience.
AMAC Builds Careers Info Session
4:00 pm–5:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Learn more about the AMAC internship, mentorship and fellowship programs supported by the AMAC Aviation Professional Development Committee. AMAC is here to help aviation professionals grow in every phase of their careers. From an internship to the C-Suite, we propel our members to the next level! Join us and learn about how we can support you throughout your career in our pipeline program AMAC Builds Careers. Want to grow your business? We have something for everyone. Our members will also give an overview of the Business Capacity Accelerator and AMAC University.
AMAC PAC Board Meeting
5:00 pm–6:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
AMAC Emerging Leaders: Cocktails & Conversations—Inflation Is Real! Our Price Is Going Up!
7:30 pm–8:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by WSP
Presented by the AMAC Emerging Leaders
Inflation is inevitable. We’re paying more for everything from eggs to salon visits, houses and cars; is your personal and professional price increasing with it?
Join the AMAC Emerging Leaders Cocktails & Conversations program for an evening of robust dialogue on increasing your negotiating power, your business power, inflating your voice and seat at the table and negotiating your worth while increasing your value and reach. The conversation won’t stop there! A mix-and-mingle cocktail hour will follow the dialogue allowing you to network with fellow young professionals throughout the industry.
Panel:
- Najla Haywood, Vice President & Director of Communications, FDY, Inc.
- Victor Harris, Business Development Manager, CMTS
AMAC After Dark Reception
8:00 pm–11:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Crews and Reach TV
Closeout Day 2 of #AMAC2023 with “AMAC After Dark” sponsored by Crews and ReachTV. Experience an unforgettable San Antonio summer night featuring a live DJ, heavy hors d’oeuvres, delicious libations, a photo booth and a special guest appearance from a well-known comedian.
AMAC Emerging Leaders Mixer
8:30 pm–9:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Presented by the AMAC Emerging Leaders
A mix-and-mingle cocktail hour will follow the dialogue allowing you to network with fellow young professionals throughout the industry.
Day 3 | Monday, June 12
Registration Desks Open
7:00 am–5:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Attendee Bags Sponsored by Liberty Bank | Lanyards Sponsored by Areas
AMAC Foundation Project LIFT
9:00 am–4:00 pm | Boeing Center at Tech Port | 3331 General Hudnell Dr Acc Rd, San Antonio, TX 78226
Title Sponsor: Port of Seattle
High school and college students are invited to learn about pathways to and careers in the aviation and aerospace industries! This interactive forum-style mentoring event exposes students to potential careers and educational paths to success and provides networking opportunities with professional mentors to further students’ academic development.
Opening Session & Airport Directors’ 20/20 Vision Forum
9:00 am–11:00 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The Airport Directors’ 20/20 Vision Forum has become a conference highlight. This forum provides attendees an opportunity to hear about the future of airports and the aviation industry from Airport Directors who lead some of our nation’s key airports.
Remarks:
- Bradley Mims, Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
Keynote Speaker:
- Tiffany D. Cross, Celebrated Journalist, Bestselling Author & Revered Political Analyst
Moderator:
- Ricky D. Smith, Chair, AMAC Board of Directors; CEO, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Panel:
- Rosa Beckett, CEO, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority
- Bryant L. Francis, Director, Port Control, City of Cleveland
- Cynthia Guidry, Director, Long Beach Airport
- Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Aviation, Port of Seattle
- Jesus H. Saenz Jr., Director, Airports, San Antonio Airport System
- Phillip Washington, CEO, Denver International Airport
Networking Break
11:00 am–11:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Concessions Track
The Future Passenger Journey: Cultivating Innovation to Elevate the Passenger Experience
11:30 am–12:45 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Are you interested in how airports and operators use data to increase customer satisfaction and drive revenue or how to leverage technology and data to enhance the customer experience? Learn how airports leverage technology to analyze passengers’ changing demographics and improve overall productivity. The panel will share practices regarding integrating advanced technology and cybersecurity to protect operations, customers and information.
Moderator:
- Demetria Wideman, EVP & Head of Growh, ReachTV
Panel:
- Marco Di Bernardo, Vice President, Business Development, Hudson
- LeMonica Hakeem, CEO, Conekt Hospitality
- Sammy Patel, Vice President, Commercial Vantage Airport Group
- Firelli Pitters, Managing Director, Unison Consulting
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Track
Competing as a Prime: Successful Strategies, Practices and Resources to Win
11:30 am–12:45 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Jacobs
Learn the importance of effective business development, expectations and strategies to engage airport sponsors, contractors, A/E teaming partners, etc. Business owners will gain insights on the importance of business development and how program funding and airport sponsor programs vary. We will also explore finance and expansion options.
Moderator:
- Cedrick Johnson, President, ADCI
Panel:
- Manik Arora, President & CEO, Arora Engineers
- Hezekiah Harris, President, CMTS
- Wilbur Milhouse, Chairman & CEO, Milhouse Engineering
Professional Development Track
Power of People: Creating a Winning Workforce
11:30 am–12:45 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Learn new ways to construct a sustainable end-to-end personnel pipeline for all levels and areas of your organization. Hear from aviation industry experts about innovative ways to cultivate a culture that attracts, engages and retains robust and diverse talent. Discover innovative ways to collaborate with public school systems and trade schools to source talent from under-invested communities to tap into non-traditional talent – creating a lasting impact! Explore methods to develop a solid succession plan to ensure your legacy continues.
Moderator:
- Drew Rippel, Business Development & Client Relations, Shrewsbury & Associates
Panel:
- Dr. Terence Fontaine, Executive Director, Aviation, Texas Southern University
- Phillip Griffith, Vice President, Airport Operations, United Airlines
- Liliana Rambo, Chief Terminal Management Officer, Houston Airport System
- Matthew Wenham, Senior Vice President, Aviation Practice Leader, C & S Companies
Federal Aviation Administration Track
Title VI Program and Community Participation Technical Assistance
11:30 am–12:45 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
FAA will provide technical assistance in developing Title VI program documents, including FAA Title VI Checklists, Title VI Plans and Community Participation Plans. Please bring your draft programs, community participation plans and questions. The FAA is happy to help!
Speaker:
- Jonathan Klein, National Team Lead, Airport Disability and Nondiscrimination Compliance Programs, Office of Civil Rights, Federal Aviation Administration
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & AMAC Gateway (Experience Hall) Opening
1:00 pm–1:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Welcome Remarks:
- Ricky D. Smith, Chair, AMAC Board of Directors; CEO, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
- Jesus H. Saenz Jr., Director, Airports, San Antonio Airport System
- Karen W. Ellis, Chief Customer Experience Officer, San Antonio Airport System
- Eboni Wimbush, President & CEO, AMAC
Networking Lunch in the AMAC Gateway (Experience Hall)
1:00 pm–3:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
AMAC Gateway (Experience Hall)
1:00 pm–6:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The AMAC Gateway allows attendees to explore the breadth and depth of airport concessions, construction companies, products, services, tools and technologies available in today’s airports.
AMAC Foundation Silent Auction
1:00 pm–6:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The AMAC Foundation Silent Auction bidding will take place virtually! Text AMAC2023 to 76278 for a direct link to the bidding site.
Bidding will begin at 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 11th and will close at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 13th. Items will be on display and available for pickup in the Exhibit Hall. All items must be picked up by 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 14th.
Silent Auction Display and Pickup Hours:
- Monday, June 12th: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tuesday, June 13th: 7:30 am–5:00 pm
Access to Capital
2:30 pm–3:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Moderator:
- Ted James, Regional Administrator, Region VI – Serving Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas, U.S. Small Business Association
Panel:
- Tony Arps, Project Director, U.S. DOT Gulf Region Small Business Transportation Resource Center
- Samuel Boyd Jr., Director, Access to Capital Initiative, U.S. DOT Office of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
- Kaye Gantt, Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, National Institute Economic Development
- Jackie Jackson, Business Center Project Manager, The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development
- Tyra Redus, Esq., Acting Director, U.S. DOT Office of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
- Alicia Richards, Business Development Specialist, San Antonio Minority Business Development Agency
Airport Commissioners Roundtable (Invite Only–Open to All Airport Commissioners)
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Opening Remarks:
- Bradley Mims, Deputy Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
Moderators:
- Farad Ali, President & CEO, Asociar
- Patrick Hannah, Esq., Senior Counsel, Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Warner Session, Principal, Session Law Firm
Ground Transportation Roundtable
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Moderator:
- Anne Morrison, Managing Member, Mobility Matters, LLC
- Earl Adams Jr., Deputy Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Bob Bouta, Senior Vice President, Avis Budget Group
- Bill Swift, President & Founder, Business Traveler Services Inc.
Infrastructure & Development Roundtable (Invite Only–Airport Personnel Only)
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Conference participants who an airport directly employs will share their experience managing infrastructure programs and implementing development projects. Roundtable participants can dialogue, share knowledge and learn more about other airports’ successes and best practices. If you are in the room, you are part of the conversation.
Speakers:
- Rachel Redmond, Senior Airport Planner, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Keiva Rodriques, Deputy Chief Engineer, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall & Martin State Airports
AMAC Chapters Development Interest Session
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
AMAC members interested in understanding more about AMAC Chapters, including where Chapters are, how to join, what to expect and how to request a Chapter, are encouraged to join this informative session. AMAC Chapters Development Committee Chair, Justina Mann, will present an overview of AMAC Chapters and answer questions. AMAC Chapters Leadership will be on hand to provide insight as well.
The Art of Making Your Flight Connections—Business Matchmaking
3:30 pm–6:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Airport Dimensions
AMAC helps your organization grow by connecting you with contacts that can lead to contracts! This event matches Airports/Primes/Government Agencies/Companies to M/W/S/DBE/ACDBEs, fostering a network environment with real opportunities.
AMAC Legends & Leapers
4:15 pm–5:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by SITA
The AMAC Legends & Leapers speaker series is a monthly conversation between an aviation industry legend and an emerging leader designed to showcase the commonalities and differences in perspective on the aviation industry. This series is typically held virtually. Join us for an in-person program!
Leaper:
- Lauren Miller, Director, Business Development, Miller3 Consulting
Transportation to Welcome Reception
6:30 pm–7:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Unison Consulting
Shuttles from the JW San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa to Pedrotti’s Ranch will depart from 6:30 pm–7:30 pm from the Exhibit Level and return between 9:00 pm–10:30 pm.
Shuttles from the overflow hotels (Residence Inn San Antonio North/Stone Oak, Courtyard San Antonio North/Stone Oak at Legacy & Marriott San Antonio Airport) to Pedrotti’s Ranch will depart from 6:30 pm–7:30 pm from and return between 9:00 pm–10:30 pm.
Welcome to San Antonio Reception: Boots, Bling & BBQ Bash
7:00 pm–10:00 pm | Pedrotti’s Ranch | 13715 FM 1560 N, Helotes, TX 78023
Bring your boots and bling for a real Texas-themed experience!
Day 4 | Tuesday, June 13
Registration Desks Open
7:00 am–5:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Attendee Bags Sponsored by Liberty Bank | Lanyards Sponsored by Areas
AMAC Foundation Silent Auction
7:30 am–5:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The AMAC Foundation Silent Auction bidding will take place virtually! Text AMAC2023 to 76278 for a direct link to the bidding site.
Bidding will begin at 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 11th and will close at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 13th. Items will be on display and available for pickup in the Exhibit Hall. All items must be picked up by 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 14th.
Silent Auction Display and Pickup Hours:
- Monday, June 12th: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Tuesday, June 13th: 7:30 am–5:00 pm
AMAC Foundation Celebrating Women in Aviation Breakfast (Ticketed Event)
7:30 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Title Sponsor: Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
This event fosters, promotes and applauds the career achievements of women in aviation and aerospace-related businesses. Participants hear about personal and professional experiences from dynamic women who have contributed significantly to the aviation industry.
Keynote Speaker:
- Lieutenant Colonel Olga E. Custodio, U.S. Air Force (Retired)/American Airlines Captain (Retired)
Moderator:
- Tonya M. Hope, Public Relations Manager, San Antonio Airport System
Panel:
- Captain Amanda Bliley, T-6 Instructor Pilot, U.S. Air Force (Active Duty – Columbus, MS AFB)
- Dawn Hunter, Chair, AMAC Foundation Board of Directors; Vice President, Development, SSP America
- Aurelina Prado, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Execution, Boeing Global Services
- Captain Darian Reeder, MQ-9 Aircraft Commander and Executive Officer, U.S. Air Force (Active Duty – Canon, NM AFB)
Networking Breakfast in the AMAC Gateway (Experience Hall)
7:30 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by ADK Consulting & Executive Search
AMAC Gateway (Experience Hall)
7:30 am–6:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The AMAC Gateway allows attendees to explore the breadth and depth of airport concessions, construction companies, products, services, tools and technologies available in today’s airports.
AMAC Business Meeting & Election Ratification
10:00 am–11:15 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
AMAC Legislative & Policy Discussion with the Experts
11:15 am–12:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The AMAC Government Affairs Committee Co-Chairs and an esteemed panel will discuss why diversity and inclusion are critical to public policy and the aviation economy and the importance of political and business engagement. The AMAC Government Affairs Committee Co-Chairs will also highlight AMAC’s commitment to corporate, aviation and aerospace ACDBE/DB/MBE/SBE/WBE businesses.
Moderator:
- Farad Ali, President & CEO, Asociar
Panel:
- David Bannard, Partner, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell
- Mario Diaz, Director, Aviation, Houston Airport System
- Laurence Wildgoose, Assistant Administrator, Policy, International Affairs & Environment, Federal Aviation Administration
Networking Break
12:15 pm–12:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
AMAC Catalyst & AMAC Foundation Scholarship Awards Luncheon
12:30 pm–2:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The AMAC Catalyst Awards honor AMAC members who have contributed outstandingly to further AMAC’s goals and mission. AMAC members are invited in advance to nominate individuals or organizations—award recipients are honored at the live event. The AMAC Foundation Scholarship Awards honors its student scholarship recipients and donors. This event also celebrates the students’ academic achievements and highlights their career aspirations.
Concessions Track
Labor and Workforce Challenges
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
This session will explore how airport labor peace agreements impact ACDBEs, hiring employees and managing payroll costs, minimizing labor disruptions and retaining employees. The panel will share ways to respond to employee market challenges and review strategies for shifting the market to one that is more favorable to employers.
Moderator:
- Warner Session, Principal, Session Law Firm
Panel:
- Nicholas Crews, CEO/Managing Partner, Crews Hospitality
- Oscar Hernandez, Vice President Brands & Development, SSP America
- Katherine Lam, President & Co-Owner, Bambuza Hospitality Group
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Track
State of Airport Development in TX
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Jacobs
Texas is experiencing a tremendous growth wave of historic proportions. The triangular region framed in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio offers a lot of diversified economic growth and opportunity. This session will spotlight major Airport Development Programs on the horizon. These Airport Development Programs will provide the infrastructure and capacity needed to meet Texas’s growth head-on. The panel includes representatives from the City of San Antonio/San Antonio International Airport, Houston Airport System, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the City of Austin/Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Each panelist will share insight on significant infrastructure opportunities at their respective airports.
Moderator:
- Edwin Tamang, Vice President, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Panel:
- Shane Harbinson, Chief Development Officer, City of San Antonio
- Abigail Mooradian, Assistant Vice President, Planning, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Somer Shindler, Chief Development Officer, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Jim Szczesniak, Chief Operating Officer, Houston Airport System
Professional Development Track
Organizational Vision Building
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Many factors can pull an airport’s focus in competing directions in today’s aviation environment. This session will explore how our nation’s airport CEOs find focus in this environment and develop a vision for their airports.
Moderator:
- Michael Stephens, General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Tampa International Airport
Panel:
- Chris Curry, President, Mobile Airport Authority
- Douglas Kreulen, President & CEO, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
- Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director, John Wayne Airport
- Thomas Winston, President & CEO, Toledo- Lucas County Port Authority
Federal Aviation Administration Track
Prompt Payment: Monitoring, Enforcement and Reporting
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
FAA will discuss the requirements of 49 CFR part 26 related to prompt payment and the return of retainage to subcontractors. The session will cover recipients’ responsibilities for monitoring and enforcing prime contractor compliance as well as the requirement for recipients to report covered prompt payment complaints to the FAA.
Panel:
- Shaun Bouy, Regional Airport DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance Team Specialist, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration
- Kirk Brouwer, Regional Airport DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance Team Specialist, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration
- Alexander Horton, National Team Lead, DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance, Federal Aviation Administration
AMAC New Board Member Welcome Orientation
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Elevate Your Business—New Entrant Mini-Session: Leveraging DBE/ACDBE Certification Opportunities
3:00 pm–4:15 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA’s) San Antonio Business Center is staffed by subject matter experts and advocates who help high-growth ethnic minority businesses access contracts, markets and capital. A Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) is defined as a business that is owned or controlled (greater than 50 percent) by the following persons or groups of persons that are also U.S. citizens or resident aliens admitted for lawful admission to the United States: African Americans, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Asian Indians, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders. The Center is funded by MBDA, www.mbda.gov, a U.S. Department of Commerce agency, “The only Federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America.” Its Operator is the University of Texas, San Antonio, Institute for Economic Development
Moderator:
- Jackie Jackson, Business Center Project Manager, UTSA Institute for Economic Development
Panel:
- Helen Callier, President, PermitUsNow
- Betty Drennan, President, ACE Co.
- Barbara Patton, Business Opportunity & Diversity Development Manager, San Antonio Airport System
- Sandra Ramos, Executive Director, South Center Texas Regional Certification Agency
- Devon Ray, Director, Strategic Partnerships, HMSHost
Concessions Track
Joint Venture Partnerships Opportunities
4:30 pm–5:45 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Determining whether a sublease or joint venture is right for you is a difficult decision. Join this session to learn why accessibility matters for minority-owned businesses and why increasing access equals increased visibility and revenue for minority and women-owned businesses, plus how small businesses can have a large impact on the bottom line. The panel will also share lessons learned from the COVID pandemic when analyzing potential leasing/contracting opportunities, the RFP process in a post-COVID world and resetting expectations for both airports and operators.
Moderator:
- Tosin Kasali, Vice President, Business Development, HMSHost
Panel:
- Cassandra Bozeman, Vice President, Business Development, Paradies Lagardère
- Juanita Britton, President, BZB Internaitonal, LLC
- Khalia Moore, Senior Manager, Airport Dining & Retail, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Track
Improving Community Involvement Through Airport Development Programs
4:30 pm–5:45 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Jacobs
Community integration through deliberate programs can help maximize project delivery. Airport representatives will share successful ways to engage the community and participate in STEM outreach that promotes positive social and community impacts, “Going Beyond Minimums,” etc.
Moderator:
- Darline Terrell-Tyson, Director, Office of Environmental Compliance & Sustainability, Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration
Panel:
- Charles Everett, Director, Aviation, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
- Toyin Ogunfolaju, Infrastructure & Social-Economic Inclusion Leader, Jacobs
- Jamie Rhee, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation
Professional Development Track
Culture of Innovation: Using Data to Drive Business Success
4:30 pm–5:45 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Through thought-provoking insights and real-world examples, this discussion will equip participants with the necessary resources and tools to cultivate an environment where innovation thrives. Our esteemed panelists will unveil the untapped potential of data available to every organization, demonstrating how leveraging data effectively can significantly improve business decision-making. Participants will gain a fresh perspective on transforming your organization into a hotbed of innovation, where ideas flourish and data-driven strategies pave the way to success.
Moderator:
- Rachel Goodman, Chief, Division of Airport Innovation & Technology, Maryland Aviation Administration
Panel:
- Eric Ayim, Senior Sales & Relationship Management, SITA
- Patrice Greenwood, Vice President, Project Management, Slater Infrastructure Group
- Justin Phy, President & Principal, Consultant Barich, Inc.
- Michael Scott, Director, Ricondo Consulting
- Donna Stevenson, CEO, Early Morning Software, Inc.
Federal Aviation Administration Track
Good Faith Efforts on Contracts with DBE and ACDBE Goals
4:30 pm–5:45 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
FAA will address the Good Faith Efforts requirements of 49 CFR parts 26 and 23 that apply to contracts with DBE and ACDBE goals. The session will cover managing the required information, timelines and ongoing monitoring. A discussion on proper termination/substitution procedures will also be included.
Panel:
- Shaun Bouy, Regional Airport DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance Team Specialist, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration
- Kirk Brouwer, Regional Airport DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance Team Specialist, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration
- Alexander Horton, National Team Lead, DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance, Federal Aviation Administration
2024 AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference Nashville Preview Reception
7:00 pm–9:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport invites you to an evening of music with a Grammy award-winning artist. You might know what we’re feeling and where we’re coming from if you get the point of it all: smooth rhythm and blues. Conference attendees will gain exclusive access to preview the 2024 AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference and learn about the upcoming host airport and city—Nashville International Airport in Nashville, TN!
SSP America “SSPeakeasy” Reception
9:00 pm–12:00 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by SSP America
This curated event experience hits all the high notes—renowned local band and DJ, regionally inspired food and the sparkling personalities of the SSP America team. If you have been to an SSP America event, you know you don’t want to miss this one.
Day 5 | Wednesday, June 14
Registration Desks Open
7:00 am–1:00 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Attendee Bags Sponsored by Liberty Bank | Lanyards Sponsored by Areas
Networking Breakfast in the AMAC Gateway (Experience Hall)
7:30 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by ADK Consulting & Executive Search
AMAC Gateway (Experience Hall)
7:30 am–10:00 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
The AMAC Gateway allows attendees to explore the breadth and depth of airport concessions, construction companies, products, services, tools and technologies available in today’s airports.
AMAC ALC Fireside Chat
8:00 am–9:15 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Presented by the AMAC Airport Leadership Collective
The AMAC ALC Fireside Chat series continues to support women in navigating their careers and providing recommendations for elevating their careers to senior-level opportunities within the aviation industry.
Moderator:
- Karen W. Ellis, Chief Customer Experience Officer, San Antonio Airport System
Panel:
- Saba Abashawl, Chief External Affairs Officer, Houston Airports
- Lise D’Andrea, President & CEO and Founder, CXE, Inc.
- Jeannie Killebrew, President, Killebrew | Killebrew, Inc
- Donata Russell Ross, President & CEO, Concessions International
Paradies Lagardère Partner Breakfast (Invite Only)
8:00 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
HMSHost Partner Breakfast (Invite Only)
8:00 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Delaware North Partner Breakfast (Invite Only)
8:00 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Hudson Partner Breakfast (Invite Only)
8:00 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
San Antonio Terminal Development Program, Airfield and Capital Improvement Plan Programs Using Alternative Delivery Methods to Enhance DBE Participation
8:00 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Come learn about the San Antonio Terminal Development Program (TDP), Airfield and the various construction delivery methods that will be used and ways to enhance DBE participation.
Moderator:
- Debbie Drew, Chief Integration Officer, San Antonio Airport System
Panel:
- Shane Harbinson, Chief Development Officer, San Antonio Airport System
- LaVonia Horne-Williams, HWMC, LLC
- Barbara Patton, Business Opportunity & Diversity Development Manager, San Antonio Airport System
- Juan Sierra, Principal, Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Breakfast and Q&A with the FAA for Airport Personnel Only
8:00 am–9:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Panel:
- John P. Benison, Assistant Administrator, Office of Civil Rights, Federal Aviation Administration
- Shaun Bouy, Regional Airport DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance Team Specialist, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration
- Kirk Brouwer, Regional Airport DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance Team Specialist, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration
- Shannetta Griffin, Associate Administrator, Airports Federal Aviation Administration
- Alexander Horton, National Team Lead, DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance, Federal Aviation Administration
- Jonathan Klein, National Team Lead, Airport Disability and Nondiscrimination Compliance Programs, Office of Civil Rights, Federal Aviation Administration
- Gene Roth, Director, National External Operations and Policy Programs, Federal Aviation Administration
- Laurence Wildgoose, Assistant Administrator, Policy, International Affairs & Environment, Federal Aviation Administration
Networking Break
9:30 am–10:00 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Concessions Track
From Storefront to Concessions
10:00 am–11:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
This session will help you identify if you have viable airport products and understand airport/airline needs and requirements from a merchandising perspective. The panel will also examine ways to scale up from a bad deal, what attracts passengers in a changing airport retail market and how to maximize the return on your investment.
Moderator:
- Dorine Litman, Vice President, Business Development, Maman Corp.
Panel:
- Randy Hazelton, CEO & Founding Partner, H&H Hospitality
- Angela Mitchell-Hill, Founder, NaSah’s Nurture Nature
- Mookie Patel, Airport Chief Officer Business & Finance, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Davita Taylor, Vice President, Procurement & Business Diversity, Nashville International Airport
- Robert ‘Bob’ Wilson, Group President, Delaware North; Member, Airport Restaurant and Retail Association Board of Directors
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Track
Race-Neutral Realities and its Future: Effective Ways to Advance Diversity in a Race- and Gender-Neutral Policy Environment
10:00 am–11:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Sponsored by Jacobs
Lessons for Minority, Woman and Disadvantaged Business Programs: What to Do When Your Government Says Racism and Sexism Over. With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to strike down affirmative action and states like Florida and Texas eradicating diversity, equity and inclusion programs, airports and airport contractors must learn how to prepare for and defend against attacks on programs meant to level the playing field for minorities, women and disadvantaged businesses. Hear lessons from a panel of experienced practitioners, including those working in California’s 30-year experiment in “race neutrality.”
Moderator:
- Amber Meshack, Director, Business, Jobs & Social Responsibility Division, Los Angeles World Airports
Panel:
- Angela Berry-Roberson, Senior Vice President, Civil Rights Advisory Services & Compliance, WSP USA
- Colette Holt, General Counsel, American Contract Compliance Association
- Nigel Stephens, Principal, Phoenix Strategies, Inc.
Professional Development Track
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Impact
10:00 am–11:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Airports and other organizations strive to build a culture of trust where employees and team members feel safe in sharing concerns, voicing opinions and adding value to the organization. In this session, we will discuss the importance of creating a culture of engagement and accountability that optimizes retention and advancement opportunities. Our panelists will have a dialogue about fostering organizational belonging and how to effectively provide resources to and manage a multigenerational workforce.
Moderator:
- Jeanette Saunders, Vice President, Education & Advisory Services, AMAC
Panel:
- Vanessa Chin, Innovation Section Manager, King County International Airport
- Anita Cobb, Market Leader, Aviation Equity Strategies, Mead & Hunt
- Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Port of Seattle
- Beverly Richardson, Sr. Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, AECOM
Federal Aviation Administration Track
Good Faith Efforts on Contracts with DBE and ACDBE Goals
10:00 am–11:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
FAA will address the Good Faith Efforts requirements of 49 CFR parts 26 and 23 that apply to contracts with DBE and ACDBE goals. The session will cover managing the required information, timelines and ongoing monitoring. A discussion on proper termination/substitution procedures will also be included.
Panel:
- Shaun Bouy, Regional Airport DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance Team Specialist, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration
- Kirk Brouwer, Regional Airport DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance Team Specialist, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration
- Alexander Horton, National Team Lead, DBE/ACDBE Program Compliance, Federal Aviation Administration
AMAC Chapters Leadership Orientation (AMAC Chapter Officers Only)
10:00 am–11:30 am | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
Congratulations on your new AMAC Chapter! AMAC Chapter Officers and their Committee Members are encouraged to attend this initial orientation on managing AMAC Chapters. AMAC Chapters Development Committee Chair, Justina Mann, will facilitate this session with assistance from key Committee stakeholders. The objective of this session is to provide guidance on what is next for your newly formed AMAC Chapters.
Transportation to San Antonio International Airport Tour
12:30 pm | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
San Antonio International Airport Tour
1:00 pm–3:00 pm | San Antonio International Airport Tour
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