SEC – AAAE Conference 2025 Agenda
View and download the Conference Agenda with location information.
Transportation will be provided to all the events. Please download the conference app and click on “Shuttles” for details.
Saturday, March 22nd
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Board of Directors Dinner
Sunday, March 23rd
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration Open
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Corporate Liaison Committee Meeting
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Move-In and Set Up
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Board of Directors Meeting
Open to all SEC-AAAE members
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
AAAE Accreditation Final Interviews
12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Networking Event - Top Golf
Enjoy networking with conference attendees while working on your golf swing!
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Welcome Event – Sullenberger Aviation Museum
Kick off SEC-AAAE 2025 at the newly opened Sullenberger Aviation Museum on the campus at CLT Airport.
8:30 PM –
Young Professionals Networking Event
Heist Barrel Arts
If you’re newer in your career and under the age of 40, please join fellow Young Professionals at Heist Barrel Arts, known for its Belgian and German style brews, hazy ales and delicious pub food
Monday, March 24th
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Guest Event: Wine Tasting and Tour at Childress Vineyards
Travel to Lexington, North Carolina, and experience world-class winery Childress Vineyards.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
2025 SEC-AAAE Welcome, Presentation of Colors & The National Anthem, and Opening Remarks
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
AAAE Headquarters Update
9:50 AM – 10:40 AM
General Session #1
Keynote Speaker: Ray Evernham
Ray Evernham has more than five decades of experience in the automotive and racing industries.
10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Sponsored Break with Exhibitors
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
General Session #2 - Capacity Management
Join us for an insightful discussion surrounding Legacy Carriers and ULCCs, gate utilization, fleet flexibility and operational challenges. Hear from industry experts including AVL, Allegiant and a network planning consultant.
| Moderator |
| Dave Long, AAE Senior Consultant Crawford, Murphy & Tilly |
| Speaker 1 |
| Lexie Farmer, CM Chief Operations Officer Asheville Regional Airport |
| Speaker 2 |
| Wado Citro Managing Director of Planning Allegiant Air |
| Speaker 3 |
| Kenneth Strickland Director of Air Service Development Crawford, Murphy & Tilly |
| Moderator |
| Norvell Barber Technology Director CLT Airport |
| Speaker 1 |
| Randy Moulton Deputy CIO-CISO City of Charlotte |
| Speaker 2 |
| Joe Bonnano President Archetype SC |
| Speaker 4 |
| Jason Varner Technology Infrastructure Manager CLT Airport |
| Speaker 5 |
| Ronnie Bryant CIO Charlotte Hornets |
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Sponsored Break with Exhibitors
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
General Session #4
Non-Aeronautical Revenue Source
This session would discuss various strategies surrounding non-aeronautical revenue generation at airports, long-term vs short term opportunities and strategies, and managing the needs of the Airport while managing the need to be financially sustainable.
| Moderator |
| Brendon Washburn Terminal Operations Manager CLT Airport |
| Speaker 1 |
| Jennifer Long Program Manager of Concessions & Tenant Logistics CLT Airport |
| Speaker 2 |
| Cody Bauman Director of Properties Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport |
| Speaker 3 |
| Sam Whillhite Regional Director of Operations & Business Development Paradies Lagardine |
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
General Session #5
Airport Employee Screening Rollout
This session will look at the current regulation regarding 100% employee screening, time frame and potential impacts on airport owners and operators.
| Moderator |
| Dave Fleet Director of Operations Faith Group, LLC |
| Speaker 1 |
| Renee Tufts Airport Operations Manager CLT Airport |
| Speaker 2 |
| Lindsey Brithinee Airport Security Manager Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport |
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
President’s Reception and Dinner - NASCAR Hall of Fame
Join us for a special evening at the iconic NASCAR Hall of Fame, where high-speed motorsports history and heritage come together.
Tuesday, March 25th
7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration Open
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Sponsored Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Guest Event: The Ballantyne Spa
Indulge in a selection of spa services including massages, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures and more at the luxurious Ballantyne Spa.
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
General Session #6
Navigating the Skies: Addressing Hangar Challenges through Strategic Planning and Balanced Solutions
This discussion will focus on the challenges of meeting hangar demand at Small/General Aviation Airports, focusing on balancing corporate clients, growing fleet sizes, and personal owners.
| Moderator |
| Hollie Baron, AAE Airport Specialist Kinexis Consulting, LLC |
| Speaker 1 |
| Keith Holt, AAE Airport Manager Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport |
| Speaker 2 |
| Nick Sabo, AAE Executive Director Winchester Regional Airport Authority |
| Speaker 3 |
| Paul Mehrlich, AAE Executive Director Texarkana Regional Airport |
| Speaker 4 |
| Andrew McBean, CM Airport Director Witham Field Airport |
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Sponsored Break with Exhibitors
10:45 AM – 11:35 AM
General Session #7
Integrating Capital Projects with Passenger Experience
Discover how airports can use design and storytelling to create a strong sense of place and enhance the passenger experience.
| Moderator |
| Zoe Fisher Architect Gresham Smith |
| Speaker 1 |
| Martha Edge, CM Innovation and Experience Director CLT Airport |
| Speaker 2 |
| Dennis Iskra, CM Senior Airport Architect CLT Airport |
| Speaker 3 |
| Liz Richardson Senior Project Architect Perkins&Will |
| Speaker 4 |
| Dave Hall Owner MotoArt |
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch and Awards Presentation
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking Event - Victory Lane
Connect with conference attendees while experiencing a uniquely fun adventure in motorsports at Victory Lane.
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking Event - Discovery Place
Experience the museum after hours in a grown-up, kids-free environment!
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Breakdown & Move out
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Reception 2026 House – Savannah Social
The Public House, 300 S. Brevard Street
Join us for a casual event … Savannah Style! Located near the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Shuttles will be provided.
Wednesday, March 26th
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Airport Tours
Before heading home, take a tour of CLT Airport’s airfield.
Updated Feb. 26, 2025