Georgia Airports Association Webinar Series 2023 -Session 6Thursday September 21, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM CALL 9/21/23 2PMThis session will explore airspace protection legislation as we continue to pursue a State-wide solution for protecting airspace around our airports.
Click here to Join zoom call 9/21/23 2PMREGISTER FOR SESSION 6Speaker Bios: Lisa Harmon - Aviation and Environmental Planner![]() Anthony Adams - Administrator, KY Airport Zoning Commission
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Session 5 Tuesday August 29, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Emergency Preparation & Response Session Resources: Matt Smith - Emergency Procedures Presentation.pptx Amber Clark - Airport Emergency Preparedness.pptx Emergency Plan Template - Gwinnett County.docx Emergency Plan Gwinnett County KLZU.pdf
DOWNLOAD SESSION RECORDINGLeave feedback on session 5Speakers: Amber Clark, C.M.Airport Director - Columbus Airport (CSG) Amber Clark, C.M. has been the Airport Director for the Columbus Airport (CSG) since 2018. As Airport Director, Amber serves as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for the overall management and administration at CSG planning, directing, and coordinating the work of staff personnel as well as administering policies and directives of the Commission. Amber holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management from Florida Institute of Technology and received her Certified Member (C.M.) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives (A.A.A.E.) in March 2017 by completing an examination measuring her comprehensive knowledge of Airport Finance and Administration, Airport Planning, Construction and Environmental, Airport Operations, Security and Maintenance, Airport Communications and Community Relations. In 2016, Amber moved to Columbus from Kennesaw Georgia with her two children Jack (LJ) Clark and Cecilia (CC) Clark, to serve as the FBO Manager of Flightways, the Columbus Airport’s General Aviation terminal. She managed Flightways for three years overseeing the operations of Customer Service and Line Operations while making recommendations to the Airport Director and the Commission regarding improvements and development of the General Aviation Terminal. Prior to her work at Flightways, Amber served as the Customer Service Manager at the Cobb County International Airport in Kennesaw Georgia; a position that she held for three years where she sharpened her proficiency in FBO Management, Marketing, and Research. Since obtaining her private pilot’s certificate at the age of eighteen from Aero Atlanta Flight School at the Cobb County International Airport (KRYY), she has been very active in the industry completing her Commercial Pilot’s Certificate, along with her Instrument and Multi-Engine Rating with currently a little over 350 hours of flight time. Through an internship with Delta Air Lines, Amber also assisted in the merger of Northwest and Delta in 2008. Amber has been a member of the American Business Women’s Association for four years and is currently serving as President, of the Harris County Charter Chapter. Through her chapter, she was presented with the 2020 Protégée and Woman of the Year award; at the national level she has been recognized as a 2023 Top Ten Business Woman and was presented with the prestigious award of 2023 Business Women of the Year. Amber also serves as the Vice President and Education & Scholarship Committee Chair of the Georgia Airport Association (GAA), sits on the board for the Family Center, and was appointed by Governor Kemp to sit on the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Board. Amber is a member of the Rotary Club of Columbus and chairs the Career Day Committee which brings community business leaders, organizations, and local students together to discuss future opportunities within the community. Amber also volunteers her time serving as a Sunday school teacher for children at Christ the King Church located in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Matthew Smith, C.M., ACEAirport Director - Gwinnett County Airport (LZU) Matt holds a bachelor's degree in aviation operations and a minor in business from San Jose State University. He has 30 years of experience in airport management. Matt has experience at both air-carrier and general aviation airports, and his job assignments have included work with San Jose Mineta International Airport, Reno Air Airlines, the three general aviation airports operated by Santa Clara County, and his current position at Gwinnett County Airport – Briscoe Field. He is a private pilot and a proud husband and father to two sons.
Georgia Airports Association Webinar Series 2023 -Session 4Tuesday June 20, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Advocacy: Protecting Georgia Airports' AirspaceSESSION 4 ZOOM LINKREGISTER FOR SESSION 4 HERESpeakers: Anthony Cochran, P.E. - Regional EngineerAirports Division, FAA Southern RegionAnthony Cochran is a native of Tampa, Florida. He has Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Bethune-Cookman University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech. After working for an airport consulting engineering firm for 7 years, he joined the FAA Atlanta ADO in 2001 as a Civil Engineer/Program Manager responsible for airports in South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. In his current position as Regional Engineer for the FAA Airports Division – Southern Region, Mr. Cochran is the primary contact for the Runway Safety Area Improvement Program, Modifications to Standards for Airport Construction and Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis training and coordination with other FAA divisions. He is a licensed professional engineer and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Edward Lindsey - Partner/Head of Dentons Georgia Public Policy Team Edward Lindsey is a partner in Dentons' Public Policy practice and serves as the head of the Firm's Georgia State Government Affairs team. His focus is on advancing the public policy interests and objectives of clients in the transportation, infrastructure, health care and education sectors. Edward has more than 32 years of legal, political and leadership experience, including 10 years as a Georgia state representative and 3 terms as the House majority whip. He also served on the House Appropriations, Judiciary, Education, Ways and Means, and Rules Committees. In addition, he served as a member of the Uniform Law Commission and the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. James Magazine, a statewide political journal, recognized him as one of Georgia's most influential legislators. REGISTER FOR SESSION 4 HERE
Georgia Airports Association Webinar Series 2023 -Session 3Tuesday May 16, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Gaining Approval for Non-Aeronautical Events at Your AirportSeSSION 3 RECoRDINGDownload Session Resources:2022 GDOT non-aero package.pdf 2023 FAA - GDOT Package for SSI RSM Event.pdf GAA Webinar Non-Aero Event Final 5-15-23 (1).pptx Speakers: Steve Brian C.M. - Manager, Aviation Programs GDOT
Steve is a graduate of Auburn University, a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and holds a private pilot certificate. Terra Winslett C.M. - Airport Property and Marketing Manager, Glynn County Airport Commission Billy Ragan - Airport Manager, Vidalia Regional Airport (VDI)Billy Ragan is the Airport Manager of the Vidalia Regional Airport. Billy joined the airport in August 2010, as a Line Service Attendant, and was promoted to Line Service Supervisor in 2019. He has demonstrated proven leadership in ensuring the building maintenance, wildlife and grounds upkeep of the airport is maintained in optimal condition. In his role as Airport Manager, he enjoys interacting with the airport’s customers and constituents. In his free time, he maintains an active private pilot’s license, flying single engine aircraft such as the Piper Cherokee Warrior and Cessna 172. His current flying record is 700 hours.
SESSION 3 RECORDING
Session 2Tuesday April 25, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Exploring the importance of the relationship between the governing body/chamber and an airportSESSION 2 RecordingSpeakers: Jim Wolfgang - Chairman Airport Advisory Committee, Baldwin County Regional Airport
Kim Tharp - Executive Assistant to Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson III of the Columbus Consolidated GovernmentAfter twenty years in the chamber of commerce industry, Kim retired as President & CEO of the Harris County Chamber of Commerce in May of 2022. After six months of retirement (and several trips to the beach), she began working for Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson as his Executive Assistant. During her time at the Harris County Chamber of Commerce, she served on the Harris County Airport Commission as well as the Regional Airport Board for the Columbus Airport. Kim fully understands the importance of an airport to a community from an economic development perspective as well as an economic opportunity for tourism. During her career, Kim discovered tourism as both influencer and tourist. She is a firm believer in being a “tourist in your own hometown.” Kim developed the brand Explore Harris County and was a key planner in the annual Airport Open House at the Harris County Airport. Her service on the Regional Airport Board brought a regional perspective, and her partnership with the Columbus Airport offered the ability to share ideas and resources regionally. Kim has two children and is recently engaged. She lives in Columbus with her daughter; her fiancé, Michael; Lucy, her 13-year-old Shi Tzu; and the most handsome Irish cat, Finnegan. v Georgia Airports Association Webinar Series 2023 - Session 1Tuesday March 28, 2023 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.ADSB Operations Tracking at Your Airport![]() Speakers Les Goldsmith, Virtower and Dwight Albritton - Airport Manager KCZL
Dwight Albritton is the Airport Manager for Tom B. David Airport in Calhoun - Gordon County Georgia. Dwight became the Airport Manager in 2002. He is an instrument rated commercial single and multi-engine pilot , commercial UAS pilot, and avid (highly addicted) radio controlled aircraft builder and pilot. He is a proud husband and father of two beautiful daughters since 1994.
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