SPEAKERS

AMAC LEADERSHIP

Ricky Smith

Chair, AMAC Board of Directors
General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Ricky Smith

As the Airport general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport—the world’s busiest and most efficient airport—Ricky Smith leads one of the most critical aviation and economic hubs globally. He is responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and operational oversight of an airport that serves more than 108 million passengers annually, facilitates over 2,700 daily aircraft operations, and generates more than $750 million in annual operating revenue, reinforcing ATL’s status as an economic powerhouse. Mr. Ricky Smith most recently served as executive director and CEO of Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), where he was responsible for the management and operations of Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport, and regional aviation activities throughout the State of Maryland. Smith has more than 30 years of aviation management experience working in Baltimore and Cleveland. Since returning to BWI Marshall in 2015, Smith led the airport to five consecutive record-setting years for passengers, including restoring BWI Marshall as the busiest airport in the Washington/Baltimore region and the Best Airport in North America for Customer Service according to Airport Council International. He established a culture of performance, customer service, safety, and innovation, leading the airports to receive several other national and regional awards for customer service, capital development, and marketing, including Emmy Awards in 2018 and 2019. In 2017, the LaunchPad program was launched to enable minority-owned micro-businesses to participate in BWI Marshall’s thriving food and retail program without barriers to entry. In 2015, he launched the BWI Marshall Youth Initiative to introduce Baltimore City youth to careers in aviation and transportation. To date, over 100 youths have participated in this program. He has been recognized as the ‘Best State Executive for Minority Business Enterprise’ by the Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association (2022), ‘Leon C. Watkins Guardian Award’ recipient by Airports Council International/North America (2020), ‘Man of the Year’ by Women Transportation Seminar (2019), ‘Leadership in Excellence’ by Leadership Anne Arundel (2019), ‘Power 10 CEO’ by the Baltimore Business Journal (2018), ‘People Who Move America’ by the Boys Scouts of America (2018), ‘Thomas G. Newsome Founder’s Leadership Award’ by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (2018), ‘Influential Marylander’ by The Daily Record (2017), the Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association ‘Black History Hero’ award (2017), ‘Most Influential CEO in Northeast Ohio’ by Crain’s Magazine (2014, 2013), ‘National Executive of the Year’ by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (2010), and ‘Congressional Achievement Award’ from Congressman Elijah Cummings (2006).

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Eboni Wimbush

President & CEO, AMAC

Eboni Wimbush

Eboni Wimbush is the President & CEO of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC). In this role, Eboni continues AMAC's nearly 40-year rich history and legacy of advancing equitable opportunities and maximum participation for minorities and women throughout the aviation and aerospace industries. She provides strategic leadership, oversees the national office, collaborates with committee chairs, and strengthens relationships with AMAC's industry partners, advocacy organizations, and local, state and federal governments, among other key stakeholders. She currently serves on the Equity in Infrastructure Project Advisory Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity.

Prior to AMAC, she was the Deputy Director of the Baltimore Mayor's Office of Children & Family Success. She was responsible for advancing all of the work across the agency, including building and implementing the strategies and systems to operationalize the city’s $100 million eviction prevention program in response to the global pandemic, as well as leading the agency'scy’s contracting, human resources, grant compliance and equity strategy. She also served as Chief of Staff at the Baltimore City Department of Transportation. She was responsible for the Office of Communications and Legislative Affairs and External Affairs. Additionally, she served as a key advisor to the Director overseeing the day-to-day management, operations and performance activities of the agency’s 1,250 employees and $250 million budget.

Before joining Baltimore City and over two decades, Eboni had a distinguished private sector career with Fortune 500 companies, including FedEx Corporation, Johnson Controls and Siemens, where she held leadership roles, gaining a depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in developing and building energy infrastructure projects and delivering outcomes.

Eboni holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She resides in Alexandria, Virginia and is an active member of Alfred Street Baptist Church. Eboni is a proud parent of one son.

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Joan Higginbotham

Former NASA Astronaut

Joan Higginbotham

Coming Soon!

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PANELS & PRESENTATIONS

Gladys Brown

Airport Director,
Yuma International Airport

Gladys Brown

Gladys Diva Brown, C.M., C.A.E., is the Airport Director of Yuma International Airport (NYL) and Rolle Airfield (44A – Aux 4). She leads operations at the shared-use airport co-located with MCAS Yuma, fostering strong military partnerships while ensuring FAA and state compliance and advancing commercial and general aviation. Under her leadership, Yuma International Airport was named Arizona Airport of the Year in 2015 and 2021. Ms. Brown has received numerous honors, including Top 50 Women Leaders of Arizona (2025), Arizona Airport Association Executive of the Year (2017 & 2024), the SWAAAE President’s Award (2016), the SWAAAE Award of Distinction (2025), and Airport Business 40 Under 40. She holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from the California Maritime Academy, a U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Brown currently serves as Immediate Past President of SWAAAE, President of the SWAAAE Foundation and is a Past President of the Arizona Airport Association. A dedicated community advocate and musician, she performs bass clarinet with the Yuma Civic Orchestra and Arizona Western College Community Band.

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Henrietta Brown

Assistant Director, Administration,
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Henrietta Brown

Henrietta Brown, A.A.E. is the Assistant Director of Administration at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport where she gives leadership to Human Resources, Legislative Affairs, Legal, and Information Technology. Ms. Brown has over 15 years of finance and administration experience at mid-sized airports, including the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), San Antonio International Airport, Columbus Regional Airport Authority, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport. She is a member of both the Board of Directors with American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Ms. Brown has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, and a Master of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, and recently completed a Doctorate in Ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. She is also a Class of 2016 Leadership Columbus (OH) Alumna.

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Yovette Drake

President,
Unison Consulting

Yovette Drake

Yovette Drake is President of Unison Consulting, Inc., where she provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the firm’s consulting and advisory services. With extensive experience in the consulting industry, Yovette brings a strong combination of business leadership, client service, and strategic insight to her role. She is focused on delivering practical, results-oriented solutions, strengthening client relationships, and positioning Unison for continued growth and long-term success.

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Karen Ellis

Airport Assistant General Manager - Chief Customer Experience Officer,
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Karen Ellis

Karen W. Ellis serves as the Assistant General Manager – Chief Customer Experience Officer for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. She has returned to the World’s Busiest Airport, the Most Efficient Airport, and the 2024 Best Airport in North America* where her aviation career began. Karen has 29 years of aviation experience in leadership and customer service by serving with the following airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, San Antonio Airport System, and the Houston Airport System. Karen earned a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Troy University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Jacksonville State University. In conjunction with her educational background, Karen is a certified Customer Care Manager by the Customer Service Institute, certified Customer Service Manager by the Customer Service Institute of America, and a certified Customer Experience Manager by Airport Council International ACI. Through Toastmasters International, Karen has achieved the status of Competent Toastmaster, Advance Toastmaster Bronze, and Competent Leader. Karen currently serves as an At-Large Board Member and Event Planning Chair for the Airport Minority Advisory Council AMAC. Under Karen’s leadership, the San Antonio International Airport SAT was in the top three airports in North America for Customer Experience for four consecutive years and return for a fifth year after the pandemic*. She was the recipient of the 2020 ACI – Ted Bushelman Award, the 2023 Chairman’s Award and 2024 Charles “CJ’ Johnson Award from AMAC and the 2024 Hall of Fame recipient from SMART Airports. *According to Airport Council International

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Angela Gittens

President,
Schiphol USA

Angela Gittens

Angela Gittens served as Director General of Airports Council International (ACI World) from 2008 to her retirement in 2020. She was formerly airport CEO for Miami and Atlanta and deputy at San Francisco International Airport. In other previous roles, she was Vice-President, Airport Business Services, for HNTB Corporation and Vice President at TBI Airport Management where she oversaw the London-Luton Airport transition to long-term concession. Gittens served on the FAA Management Advisory Committee, the Executive Committee of the Transportation Research Board and the Board of Directors of JetBlue Airways. She now serves as Schiphol USA Board Chair, governing the operator of JFK Terminal 4 (JFKIAT). She is also President of the Hermes Air Transport Organization and AMPAP Ambassador. She was the 2021 recipient of the ACI-North America Downes Award and a 2023 inductee into the U.S. National Aviation Hall of Fame, the first airport professional to be so recognized.

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Carolyn Hardy

CEO,
Hardy Beverages

Carolyn Hardy

Carolyn Chism Hardy is a nationally recognized entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business leader whose career exemplifies the power of reinvention. As CEO of Hardy Beverage LLC, she leads the development and manufacturing of innovative health and wellness beverage brands, including HTWO Hydrogen Water and SKHY Mocktails. Prior to founding Hardy Beverage, Carolyn served as Vice President of Operations for Coors Brewing Company and Plant Manager for The J.M. Smucker Company. In 2006, she became the first African American woman to own a major brewery in the United States, later selling the business and launching several successful ventures in manufacturing, logistics, and real estate. She also made history as the first Black woman to chair both the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Eighth District. A Certified Public Accountant and author of Look Up, Carolyn is passionate about helping others embrace change, pivot with purpose, and lead with courage and intention.

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Alexis Higgins

CEO,
Tulsa International Airport

Alexis Higgins

Alexis Higgins is the Chief Executive Officer of Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, which oversees Tulsa International Airport and Tulsa Riverside Airport. Under her leadership, Tulsa International Airport serves more than 3 million passengers annually and supports more than 13,500 local jobs across nearly 130 companies. Tulsa Riverside Airport ranks among the busiest general aviation airports in the United States with five flight schools along with nearly 400 based aircraft. A graduate of the University of Tulsa, Higgins is an Accredited Airport Executive and a respected aviation industry leader. She has served in national leadership roles with Airports Council International-North America and the American Association of Airport Executives and served as Past President of the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association. An advocate for making aviation accessible for all, Higgins chairs donor funding for Challenge Air’s Tulsa Fly Day event, an organization that takes children with special needs on a flight around Tulsa.

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Rachel Jacobson

CEO,
ReachTV

Rachel Jacobson

Rachel Jacobson is a visionary leader and award-winning commercial operator with 30+ years of experience driving innovation and transformative partnerships, generating over $1B in revenue with Fortune 500 brands across sports, entertainment, and technology. She is CEO of ReachTV, the #1 travel media network reaching 50+ million travelers monthly, where she secured a landmark FOX Sports partnership bringing all 104 live FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches to airport screens nationwide. Prior to ReachTV, she scaled the Drone Racing League into the next mainstream sport, achieving a successful exit in 2024 ($250M). Her career began at the NBA, where she spent 21 years building marquee partnerships and contributing to the launch of the WNBA. She later joined Landit, an HR-Tech company, before joining Drone Racing League to build Gen Z's favorite property, scaling its fanbase to 100M+ and social following to 15M+. Her honors include Sports Business Journal's 40 Under 40, Fortune's Most Powerful Women, and Crain's Notable Women in Sports "Innovator & Disruptor" award.

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Cynji Lee

Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel,
Tampa International Airport

Cynji Lee

Cynji Lee joined the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority in 2025 as its Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, leading the Legal Affairs, Records Information Compliance, Government Affairs, and Community Relations teams. Prior to her role at HCAA, Cynji spent 24 years with the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office, most recently serving as Division Chief and Co-Lead Attorney for all legal, regulatory, and legislative matters at Miami International Airport and the county’s five general aviation airports. Cynji is Vice Chair of the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Legal Committee Steering Group, where she has helped shape national airport legal policies and collaborated with legal peers from major airports across the country. Her experience spans federal regulatory compliance, major airport expansion projects, environmental law, procurement strategies, lease negotiations, and legislative policy development. A proud graduate of Spelman College and Yale Law School, Cynji is not only a seasoned legal expert, but also a collaborative leader who values mentorship and community.

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Stacey Lora

Vice President, Safety & Security,
JFK International Air Terminal

Stacey Lora

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Maria Maleandez

Chief of Staff,
Denver International Airport

Maria Maleandez

As Chief of Staff for Denver International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, Maria shapes the strategic direction of an organization that moves people, goods, and economic opportunity at a global scale. She leads Government Affairs and Global Public Policy, Culture and Strategy, Systems Integration, and the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA). Maria directs DEN's engagement with federal, state, local and international stakeholders, advancing policy positions that strengthen the airport's operational interests and its’ global connectivity. Through Culture and Strategy, she translates the strategic vision into the values, behaviors, and systems that define how DEN operates at scale. Founding DEN’s Systems Integration Management Office, she is building the connective tissue between strategy and execution. Aligning people and processes, and systems into one cohesive operational ecosystem. In leading the implementation of the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA), Maria has established the center as a global thought leader for the future of aviation. Through CEEA, DEN is building workforce pipelines and institutional partnerships that will sustain the industry for generations. Her career spans education, healthcare, and large-scale infrastructure: industries that demand systems thinking and deep human commitment. She holds an MBA, is a licensed Registered Nurse, and Hudson-trained Executive Coach. Maria believes the most transformative thing an organization can build is a culture where talent rises, strategy executes, and impact compounds.

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Tracey Payne

First Deputy Commissioner,
Chicago Department of Aviation

Tracey Payne

I believe in harnessing the power of innovation and creativity in all my endeavors. I am a versatile manager who can develop and implement initiatives from start to finish, assess benefits and risks, negotiate contracts, direct staff and resources, and administer multi-million dollar budgets. I lead by example and by the fostering of effective team building. These values have allowed me to develop a vast skillset not only in my legal practice, but also as a project coordinator and community leader. My diverse legal experience spans over 25 years and the lessons I've learned and the people I have met along the way have continuously contributed to my success.

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Mary Person

Senior Vice President,
Public-Private Initiatives, Clayco

Mary Person

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Jamie Rhee

Retired Commissioner,
Chicago Department of Aviation

Jamie Rhee

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Bernie Williams

Chief Strategy Officer, Acting Deputy Commissioner,
Chicago Department of Aviation

Bernie Williams

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SPEED MENTORING MENTORS

Rosa M. Beckett

CEO,
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

Rosa M. Beckett

Rosa M. Beckett, CEO of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) since May 2023, brings over 30 years of leadership experience, including 22+ years in airport and transportation management. She has held executive roles with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, Fraport USA, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and Merrill Lynch. An active leader in her community, Ms. Beckett serves on multiple local boards and was named one of OurMississippi Magazine’s Most Influential African Americans in 2024. She holds an MBA and MHRM from the University of North Florida and a bachelor’s from the University of Florida. Her numerous honors include recognition from COMTO, the Jacksonville Business Journal, and Merrill Lynch. Beckett is also a dedicated mother of two, a member of College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, and an avid football fan who enjoys traveling.

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Karen Ellis

Airport Assistant General Manager - Chief Customer Experience Officer,
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Karen Ellis

Karen W. Ellis serves as the Assistant General Manager – Chief Customer Experience Officer for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. She has returned to the World’s Busiest Airport, the Most Efficient Airport, and the 2024 Best Airport in North America* where her aviation career began. Karen has 29 years of aviation experience in leadership and customer service by serving with the following airports: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, San Antonio Airport System, and the Houston Airport System. Karen earned a Master of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Troy University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Jacksonville State University. In conjunction with her educational background, Karen is a certified Customer Care Manager by the Customer Service Institute, certified Customer Service Manager by the Customer Service Institute of America, and a certified Customer Experience Manager by Airport Council International ACI. Through Toastmasters International, Karen has achieved the status of Competent Toastmaster, Advance Toastmaster Bronze, and Competent Leader. Karen currently serves as an At-Large Board Member and Event Planning Chair for the Airport Minority Advisory Council AMAC. Under Karen’s leadership, the San Antonio International Airport SAT was in the top three airports in North America for Customer Experience for four consecutive years and return for a fifth year after the pandemic*. She was the recipient of the 2020 ACI – Ted Bushelman Award, the 2023 Chairman’s Award and 2024 Charles “CJ’ Johnson Award from AMAC and the 2024 Hall of Fame recipient from SMART Airports. *According to Airport Council International

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Jil Greene

Chief Human Resources Officer,
Paradies Lagardère

Jil Greene

Jil Greene Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility Paradies Lagardère Jil Greene serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Paradies Lagardère, a $1.2 billion travel retail and dining company operating more than 1,000 stores and restaurants across 100+ airports in North America. In her role, Greene leads the enterprise-wide people strategy, culture transformation, and sustainability initiatives for a workforce of over 10,000 employees. Prior to joining Paradies Lagardère, Greene was Vice President of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition for AutoZone, where she oversaw HR strategy and talent operations for over 90,000 team members across 6,000 retail locations and supply chain facilities. She has also held senior HR leadership positions with Caesars Entertainment, Aramark, and YUM! Brands, where she supported iconic brands including KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut. A recognized industry leader, Greene has been honored with numerous awards, including the Most Powerful and Influential Women of Louisiana Award, the Women of the Year in Auto Care Industry Award, and the Super Woman in Business Award. Beyond the workplace, Greene is a dedicated community advocate. She recently served as the Second Vice President of the Girl Scouts Heart of the South, and is an active member of The Links, Incorporated, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Greene’s proudest role is being the matriarch of the “Greene Team”—her husband of 20 years, Carlton; their daughter, Jordan, a junior at Spelman College; and their son, Carlton Jr., a first-year student at Morehouse College.

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Alea LaRocque

Vice President, Business Development,
WHSmith North America

Aleah LaRocque

Alea LaRocque spearheads WHSmith North America’s airport business development on the West Coast, leveraging 10 years of expertise in airport concessions. Since joining in 2022, she has secured contracts for 65 new retail units across 13 airports, partnering with 32 ACDBE-certified companies, 12 of which were new to WHSmith North America. Previously, as Director of Business Development at Mission Yogurt, an ACDBE-certified concessionaire, she helped expand the company with 20 new concepts: 13 local chef-driven restaurants, three national QSR brands, and four proprietary retail stores. Alea holds a BS in Business and an MBA from Missouri State University, co-owns Juniper Lodge & Treehouses with her wife, and resides in Evergreen, Colorado.

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Tonja Pastorelle

President/Founder,
Pastorelle Marketing Group

Tonja Pastorelle

Tonja Pastorelle, owner of PMG, has spent her entire career in airport concessions. PMG has been in business for more than 18 years, focusing on airport concessions business development representing restaurant brands, and ownership as an ACDBE JV partner in 8 JVs for 15 locations in 4 airports. Early in her career, she spent years at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports in concessions operations, marketing, specialty leasing and customer service. She also worked for an airport food operator in marketing and product development. She has served on the AMAC board since 2016.

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Mori Russell

Director, Business Development,
Concessions International

Mori Russell

From building houses out of cardboard boxes and Legos to earning a degree in interior design, Shelly Nichols has made a habit of letting her curiosity guide her. She honestly had no idea that you could get a degree in interior design or that it could be a career, but it seemed like the perfect balance of her creative and analytical sides. Shelly’s never looked back. With 27 years of experience on large-scale aviation and corporate interiors, she’s honed her ability to manage the intricacies of complex projects while remaining true to their overall goals.  Shelly’s thoughtful and detailed approach to design — a balance that includes contrast of color, light, and texture — establishes a solutions-driven vision that guides every creative decision. To her, a project is just a big puzzle to create a unique, one-of-kind space that balances function and beauty.

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Lorie Moghaddam

Vice President, West Region,
J.A. Watts, LLC

Lorie Moghaddam

Lorie Moghaddam is a Denver-based aviation executive with more than 29 years of experience spanning the airline industry, general contracting, and owner’s representative roles. As West Region Vice President for JWI, an Arora Company, she brings deep expertise in aviation program and project delivery, with a strong record of leading complex airline and airport initiatives at Denver International Airport. Lorie has provided executive oversight of the JWI/Arora DEN office and the West Region, supporting high-quality service delivery and integrated team collaboration. In her role, she is known for identifying client needs, managing large multidisciplinary teams, and engaging diverse stakeholders across projects and delivery methods. Her leadership is grounded in partnership, accountability, and a practical understanding of the operational demands of airport environments. Lorie has been with JWI, an Arora Company, for 10 years. Beyond her project leadership, she is committed to social responsibility and community engagement through her active participation in AMAC, DEN BDTA and local community organizations, reflecting her dedication to making a positive impact both within and beyond the aviation industry.

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Meghan Woods

Vice President, Business Development,
Paradies Lagardère

Meghan Woods

As Vice President of Business Development at Paradies Lagardère, Meghan M. Woods leads strategic initiatives to expand partnerships, increase RFP opportunities, and drive sustainable growth across a dynamic airport concessions portfolio. With more than a decade of progressive experience, she has built a strong track record of enhancing complex property management programs and delivering results through thoughtful strategy and execution.

Prior to joining Paradies Lagardère, Meghan served as Manager of Properties & Executive Affairs at the Savannah Airport Commission, where she was a trusted advisor on risk management, contracts and leases, and executive initiatives.

Meghan is an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) and holds a Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration from Savannah State University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration from Clark Atlanta University. She is actively engaged in advancing the industry through her involvement on the ACI-NA Commercial Management Steering Committee, AAAE Young Professionals Committee, AMAC Emerging Leaders, Girl Scouts of America -  Metro Atlanta Young Professionals Board, and was honored as an inaugural Savannah State University 40 Under 40 recipient.

Passionate about mentorship and community impact, Meghan is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and partnerships that uplift both people and organizations. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and three children, where she continues to lead with purpose, inspire others, and build pathways for the next generation of leaders.

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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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