Kevin Bumen has led airports and their communities to economic success for nearly two decades, overseeing major capital projects, record enplanement growth, and aviation policy development at all levels of government. He currently serves as Chief Finance and Commercial Officer at San Francisco International Airport, leading teams in finance, accounting, marketing, revenue development, parking, the Grand Hyatt, and special projects. From 2013–2019, he was Director of Airports for San Luis Obispo County, where he directed the design, funding, and construction of a 58,000-square-foot replacement terminal and expanded air service with six new routes, two new airlines, and an 8-flight daily increase—driving 20 percent year-over-year enplanement growth. Earlier, Bumen spent over a decade at Truckee Tahoe Airport overseeing finances, operations, and aviation services. He has served as Past President of the California Airports Council and currently sits on the boards of the American Association of Airport Executives and Airports Council International–North America. An instrument-rated private pilot with more than 25 years of aviation experience, Bumen earned his Bachelor of Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is an Accredited Member of AAAE. He enjoys surfing, gardening, and time with his family.
Global Aviation Forum Speakers
Mark Albrecht
Managing Director – Cargo Logistics, Compliance & Cost
United Airlines
Mark Albrecht is responsible for overseeing United Cargo's costs and capital expenditures, as well as leading United's ULD assets, Cargo’s Road feeder services, Safety, Policy, and Procedure. Mark and his team continuously balance cost and customer expectations by driving continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and an entrepreneurial philosophy.
Mark has held various management positions in the Credit Union, Onboard Schedule Planning, Vendor Planning, Network Planning, and has led United Cargo’s freighter fleet. Before his current position, Mark served as United's Director of Cargo Operations Excellence.
Mark earned his B.S. from Elmhurst College in Illinois and his MBA from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University.
Wojciech Arszewski
Public Affairs Director, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
UPS
Wojciech Arszewski, Public Affairs Director, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa for UPS, started his career with UPS in 1996 working in the IT function where he served as a specialist and then promoted to the role of supervisor in Industrial Engineering. In 2006, Wojtek moved to Public Affairs, advocating on UPS issues in Poland. He gradually expanded his area of responsibility to include other countries in the East District and now serves as Public Affairs Director for Central and Eastern Europe Middle East and Africa. Wojtek has been the President of Polish Express Association and is a Board Member of the Polish Board of Airlines Representatives. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Post Graduate Studies in Economic Diplomacy as well as a Technical Degree in Computer Science.
Lauren Beyer
President
Cargo Airline Association
Lauren Beyer is the President of the Cargo Airline Association where she leads the Association in promoting the all-cargo airline industry. She leads advocacy and informs policymakers, regulators and others to shape policies necessary to protect and grow this critical sector of the U.S. economy. Lauren brings two decades of policy experience across the trade association and federal government environments.
Mr. Kevin Bumen, A.A.E., C.A.E., IAAE Chair
Chief Financial and Commercial Officer
San Francisco Int’l Airport
Chris Busch
Vice President
United Cargo Americas
Chris Busch oversees United Cargo’s operations in North, South, and Latin America, directing sales, operations, and revenue management teams to drive growth and success. He joined United Airlines in 2007 and has held leadership roles in operations, revenue management, and sales strategy before assuming his current position in 2019.
Prior to United, Chris worked in manufacturing, finance, and logistics, building a broad base of industry expertise. He holds a B.S. in Engineering and Management from Clarkson University and an MBA in Finance and Operations from the William E. Simon Graduate School at the University of Rochester.
Brandon Fried
Executive Director
Airforwarders Association
Brandon Fried is the Executive Director of the Airforwarders Association and a leading expert on air freight and cargo security, with over 40 years of industry experience. He represents the industry on key federal advisory committees, including those at TSA and the U.S. Department of Commerce, and previously served on CBP’s Commercial Operations Advisory Committee. Brandon joined the Association as a member while running his own forwarding company, later becoming Chair in 2001 and Executive Director in 2005 after selling his business. He also chairs the Advisory Board of Cargo Network Services, an IATA company. A frequent voice in national media and on Capitol Hill, Brandon advocates for freight forwarders in Washington, D.C. He holds an MBA from Syracuse University.
Patrick Haley, CFM, C.M., ACE
Air Cargo Facilities Manager
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Patrick Haley, CFM, C.M., ACE, is the Air Cargo Facilities Manager at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), owned and operated by the Port of Seattle. In this role, he oversees the operations, maintenance, planning, development, and lease management of all Port-owned and leased air cargo buildings and infrastructure on and off the SEA airfield. In addition, he currently serves on several industry committees with the ACI-NA and the IFMA Airports Council addressing those air cargo industry and facility issues with team concept program development and further promotion of those ideas.
Patrick’s love of aviation started early in the 1980s at a small FBO in Minnesota and progressed through operational and leadership roles at Northwest and Delta Air Lines, with a strong focus on cargo operations. He later led gateway operations for Panalpina and FedEx Trade Networks before joining the Port of Seattle in 2018 to create a combined operations and facilities management role for SEA’s 15 cargo facilities. A retired First Sergeant in the Air Force Reserves with 30 years of service, he has held multiple aviation and logistics roles during combat tours with the U.S. Army and Air Force. Patrick holds a pilot’s license and certifications in aircraft and facilities maintenance.
Jeff Matz
Client Services Leader
Pond & Company
Jeff Matz joined Pond’s Aviation Practice as a Client Service Leader in May 2023, bringing more than three decades of expertise in air freight cargo operations. He spent 35 years with UPS Airlines, where he played a key role in selecting, developing, and designing air cargo sites across the United States, Europe, and Asia. During his tenure, he oversaw airport properties and affairs for 40 U.S. airports and managed a 130,000-square-foot, four-building office park. Matz also served on the International Air Transport Association Fuel Committee and holds a U.S. patent for a fuel accounting system. Earlier in his career, he contributed to UPS Airline’s expansion into Southeast Asia and Europe, ensuring successful operations post-launch. At Pond, he leverages his extensive industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships and deliver innovative air cargo solutions. Matz holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from Bellarmine University and an MBA from Webster University.
Tonći Peović, MBA, IAP
CEO
Alat Airport
Tonći Peović, MBA, IAP, is an experienced aviation leader based in Dubrovnik, Croatia, with a commercial multiengine pilot’s license and an instrument flight rating. He earned his MBA in Aviation from Krems University in Austria in 2008. Tonći has served as CEO of several airports, including Dubrovnik Airport during its post-war reconstruction, Zagreb Airport during its privatization via public-private partnership, and Brač Island Airport, where he focused on traffic growth and financial sustainability. In 2025, he assumed the role of CEO of Alat Airport in Azerbaijan.
He has been active in global aviation organizations, serving on the ACI Europe Board of Directors, the ACI World Governing Board, and as Vice Chairman of the International Association of Airport Executives. As an independent consultant, he has contributed to airport projects worldwide, including in Russia, Bulgaria, Rwanda, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Azerbaijan. Outside of aviation, Tonći enjoys sailing with the Dubrovnik Sailing Club and serves as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Norway, an honor for which he was awarded a medal by the King of Norway for his professional contributions.
Amar More
CEO
Kale Logistics Solutions
Amar is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, consulting and technology industries. He was recently a keynote speaker at Sustainable Development Goals of Sustainable Transport and Peace conference held at the United Nations, Geneva, where he spoke on ‘Facilitating International Trade by creating multimodal digital cargo communities.’ He is also an elected representative of the technology domain on the Board of Directors of ‘The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA)’ headquartered in Miami. He is the first and only Indian to receive the ‘CILT International Young Achiever Award – 2009’ for his work in transportation technology. He is the Chairman of IT committee of ‘Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture’ (MACCIA). It is Amar’s passion is to bridge the technology gap between the developed and developing logistics industries globally. Amar also assists several governments on conceptualising Trade Facilitation initiatives to usher in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ using digital technology. Amar’s rich educational background comprises of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from India’s premiere institute – NITIE.
Todd Willman
Assistant Vice President, Cargo
Orlando International Airport
Tod Willman joined Orlando International Airport as AVP of Cargo Development in February 2024. He has over 30 years of industry experience in both passenger and air cargo services. In addition to airlines, Tod has held positions with multinational freight forwarders and digital distribution and pricing platforms. Markets where he has lived and worked include the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. Tod also serves on the ACI-NA Air Cargo Committee Steering Group.
