CIP Planning and Finance Workshop
December 9-11, 2024 | Atlantic Beach, FL
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About the Workshop
Join us at this year’s AAAE/Unison Consulting, Inc. CIP Planning and Finance Workshop in Atlantic Beach, Florida, December 9-11, 2024. Over the past 15 years, this workshop has brought together aviation industry professionals to share their experiences and insights on effective planning and financing of airport capital improvement projects in a continually evolving business environment.
The workshop agenda covers a range of topics:
- State of the U.S. economy and the U.S. aviation industry
- U.S. capital markets airport sector update
- U.S. airport credit rating Q&A
- AIP, PFC, and CARES Act program updates
- CIP planning and financing: strategic perspectives
- Educational sessions on market analysis, activity forecasting, planning, and financial feasibility analysis and planning
The workshop provides the opportunity to review developments from the past year, draw lessons, and discuss strategies to respond to emerging trends and challenges like inflation, high interest rates, tight labor market, slowing economy, ESG mandates, regulatory compliance, new technologies, and new passenger demands.
So, mark your calendars and join us for informative discussions and networking with industry peers. We look forward to seeing you there!
2024 Conference Agenda
Subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Monday, December 9, 2024
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Registration and Welcome Reception
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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Registration and Continental Breakfast*
7:15 - 8:15 a.m.
*Breakfast sponsored by: Conrac Solutions
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Welcome Remarks
8:15 - 8:40 a.m.
Speakers:
Dan Reilly, Director, Meetings, AAAERoss Jones, Chief Financial Officer, Jacksonville Aviation Authority
Yovette Drake, President, Unison Consulting, Inc. -
Session 1: State of the U.S. Economy and Aviation Industry
8:40 - 9:45 a.m.
Moderator:
Ian Redhead, Business Development Manager, Unison Consulting, Inc.Speakers:
Sharon Sarmiento, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Unison Consulting, Inc.John Heimlich, Vice President and Chief Economist, Airlines for America
Roger Schaufele, Manager, Forecast and Performance Analysis Division, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
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Session 2: U.S. Capital Market Airport Sector Update Part 1
9:45 - 10:50 a.m.
Moderator:
Brian Drake. Assistant Vice President, Unison Consulting, Inc.Speakers:
Kevin McPeek, Director, PFM Financial Advisors LLCBrandy James, C.M., CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Charleston County Aviation Authority
Stephanie Tomblin, Managing Director, Head of Municipal Transportation, Jeffries LLC
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Refreshment Break
10:50 - 11 a.m.
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Session 3: U.S. Capital Market Airport Sector Update Part 2 (Rating Agency Roundtable)
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Moderator:
Matthew Jiang, Director, Public Finance Investment Banking, Bank of AmericaSpeakers:
Ursula Cassinerio, Assistant Vice President-Analyst, Global Project & Infrastructure Finance, Moody's Investors ServicesJeffrey Lack, Senior Director, Global Infrastructure & Project and Finance, Fitch Ratings
Kevin Archer, Director, States and Transportation, S&P Gloabl Ratings
Douglas J. Kilcommons, Managing Director, Public Finance, Kroll Bond Rating Agency
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Networking Lunch
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
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Session 4: Innovative Special Facility Financing
1:30 - 2:35 p.m.
Moderator:
John Gillen, Director, Unison Consulting, Inc.Speakers:
Lauri Cullen, A.A.E., Airport Program Lead, U.S. Department of TransportationNick Phillips, Senior Investment Director, Meridiam
D.J. Mehigan, Managing Director, Public Finance/Debt Investment Banking, Raymond James
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Session 5: AIP, PFC, and All Things FAA
2:35 - 3:50 p.m.
Moderator:
Barry Molar, Director, Unison Consulting, Inc.Speakers:
Kay Ryder, Manager, AIP Finance Branch, Planning and Programming Division, U.S. Federation Aviation Administration
John Gillen, Director, Unison Consulting, Inc.Eric Hershberger, Airport Finance Director, Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Ashley Shorter, C.M., ACE, Sr. Manager of Aviation Planning, Jacksonville Aviation Authority
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Refreshment Break
3:50 - 4:05 p.m.
Sponsored by: Conrac Solutions
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Session 6: CIP Planning and Finance Post-COVID - Airport CFO Roundtable
4:05 - 5:15 p.m.
Moderator:
Gregory Chappell, Senior Vice President and CFO, Unison Consulting, Inc.Speakers:
Mike Nakornkhet, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Denver Airport AuthorityRoss Jones, CPA, CIA, Chief Financial Officer, Jacksonville Airport Authority
Michael Hill, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Brandy James, C.M., CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Charleston County Aviation Authority
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:15 - 8:15 a.m.
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Session 7: Air Cargo Facility Development and Financing
8:15 - 9:15 a.m.
Moderator:
Fecri Karanki, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Purdue UniversitySpeakers:
Michael Webber, President, Webber Air CargoDan Ungerleider, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Facilities Company Management
Edward Wuellner, A.A.E., Senior Airport Properties Representative, FedEx
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Session 8: Special Topic - Air Cargo and E-Commerce
9:15 - 10:05 a.m.
Moderator:
Sharon Sarmiento, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Unison Consulting, Inc.Speakers:
Fecri Karanki, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Purdue UniversityGary Lin, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Unison Consulting, Inc.
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Refreshment Break
10:05 - 10:15 a.m.
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Session 9: Special Topic - Integrating Climate Change Initiatives CIP Planning and Air Traffic Forecasting
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Moderator:
Ian Redhead, Business Development Manager, Unison Consulting, Inc.Speakers:
Chayot Ing-Aran, C.M., CFA, Senior Vice President, Denver International AirportRoger Schaufele, Manager, Forecast & Performance Analysis Division, Federal Aviation Administration
Sharon Sarmiento, Senior Vice President, Unison Consulting, Inc.
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Session 10: From Master Plan to Capital Progam
11:15- 12:15 p.m.
Moderator:
Gregory Chappell, Senior Vice President and CFO, Unison Consulting, Inc.Speakers:
Theresa Yoffie, Attorney Manager, St. Louis Lambert International AirportAnthony Banks, Managing Director, Unison Consulting, Inc.
Stephanie Attalah, Ph.D., Lead Consultant, U.S. Advisory Service, WSP USA
Jennifer Kuchinski, Vice President, Aviation Services, WSP USA
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Closing Remarks
12:15 - 12:20 p.m.
Gregory Chappell, Senior Vice President and CFO, Unison Consulting, Inc.
Dan Reilly, Director, Meetings, AAAE
Registration Fees and Deadlines
You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to the cancellation policy noted below, AAAE Duty of Care, and AAAE's Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.
If you are not seeing the correct pricing appear for your member type, please contact member.services@aaae.org to complete your registration for this event.
2024 REGISTRATION FEES
On/Before October 25, 2024 |
After October 25, 2024 |
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AAAE Member | $595 | $695 |
Non-Member | $695 | $795 |
AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.
Cancellation Policy:
Registrations and cancellations must be submitted in writing. Cancellation requests received before Friday, November 22, 2024, are subject to a $125 processing fee and will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds after this date. Substitutions will be accepted without penalties and no-shows will be billed. For all inquiries regarding cancellations and refunds, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email aaaemeetings@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy.
NOTE: AAAE reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event if the number of registrants is insufficient; due to acts of God; or any other reason beyond AAAE’s control. In this event, we will notify all registrants and credit the full registration fee towards another AAAE meeting, product or service. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Confirmation letters will be emailed to attendees within two weeks of receipt of registration. However, if you have not received a confirmation email two business days prior to the meeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.
Media Access Policy
AAAE reserves the right to grant at its sole discretion access to TV, radio and print media organizations or individuals that have registered and received prior authorization from AAAE at least 72 hours prior to an AAAE event they wish to cover. Due to the sensitive nature of some discussions, not all sessions at some AAAE events will be open to media. AAAE retains the sole right to grant or refuse media access for any event or section of an event it operates.
Hotel & Travel
Hotel Accommodations
All conference sessions will be held at the One Ocean Resort & Spa, located at 1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, Florida. For your convenience, a block of rooms has been made available and all attendees will receive a rate of $213 per night (single/double) and the resort fee of $30 has been waived for attendees. The last day to receive this discounted rate is Friday, November 15, 2024. Rooms may sell out before this date, be sure to make your reservation today! Reservations made after this date only can be honored on a space available basis at the hotel’s prevailing rates. To book your room, please use the online reservation link or call the hotel directly at 904.249.7402 and reference the AAAE CIP group to make a reservation.
**Please note that the hotel reservations site will say the rooms are sold out, but just continue with your selected dates and they will be available. The hotel is aware of the issue and working on it. If you have any issues, please contact our Conference Services Manager, Logann Veney, logann.veney@oneoceanresort.com.
Transportation
The One Ocean Resort in Atlantic Beach is located approximately 25 miles from Jacksonville International Airport and the ride takes approximately 40 minutes, depending heavily on traffic. Alternatively, Transportation Network Companies (TNC) such as Uber and Lyft do operate at the airport. Get more information on ground transportation at JAX.
Air Travel
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been selected as the official air carriers for this meeting.
United Airlines has been selected as one of the official air carriers for this meeting. You may book online via www.united.com and enter the Offer Code ZNSQ375349 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZNSQ and Agreement Code 375349. For all tickets issued through United Meetings Reservations Desk, there will be a $25 per ticket service fee collected. This fee is subject to change without notice. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Black-out dates apply.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Association of Airport Executives. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NM36J.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
CPE Information
AAAE is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org. For additional information, contact Holly Ackerman with AAAE. Delivery method is group live, recommended field of study is business management and organization. Program level is basic, no advance preparation is required, and there are no prerequisites. Program content is current as of the start date of the course.
Recommended CPE credits: 12 hours.
Record Retention:
AAAE retains records for 5 years for these workshops. These records include: Program outline/materials, records of participation, date and location of presentations, number of credits earned by participants, results of program evaluation, instructors, discussion leaders' or program authors' names and credentials.
Contact Information
Questions? Contact Us!
Registration, Program, and Hotel/Travel Information
Dan Reilly
703.797.2526
CPE Information
Holly Ackerman
703.578.2507
Press & Media Inquiries
Brian Kalish
703.575.2461