South Central Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives

South Central Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives SCC/AAAE provides regional airport executives and employees professional and educational opportunities to assist them in their personal development.

The South Central Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives provides regional airport executives and employees professional and educational opportunities to assist them in their personal development. Education and safety and the exchange of information and experiences are the top goals of the SCC. To promote these goals, SCC organizes annual meetings, seminars, and conducts business through working committees created by the Chapter President.

We are so excited to welcome our new board for 2026 - 2027. Thank you for your time and commitment to the South Central ...
04/30/2026

We are so excited to welcome our new board for 2026 - 2027. Thank you for your time and commitment to the South Central Chapter of AAAE!

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

President
Todd A. Curry, A.A.E., IAP
Houston Airport System

Vice President
Dan Luttrell, C.M.
Ardmore Municipal Airport

Treasurer
Desiree Curtis, C.M.
Port San Antonio

Secretary
Kevin Davis, A.A.E.
Easterwood Airport

Past President
Lance Lamkin, A.A.E.
Max Westheimer Airport

Second Past President
Steven L. Picou, A.A.E.
Lafayette Regional Airport

State Directors
Oklahoma Director
Tara Summerlin, ACE, C.M.
OKC Will Rogers International Airport

Texas Director
Javier Centeno, A.A.E.
Dallas Love Field Airport

New Mexico Director
Jimmy Gunn
Santa Fe Regional Airport

Members at Large
Jarin A. Horton, MBA, A.A.E.
DFW International Airport

Virginia Hunt, C.M., ACE
Laredo International Airport

Dr. Robert Lee, A.A.E.
New Braunfels National Airport

Corporate Director
Steve Creamer, P.E.
RS&H

Session Spotlight: Session 8: Air Service Development, Tourism Competitiveness and Next-Gen Aircraft Impacts 9-9:50 a.m...
04/29/2026

Session Spotlight: Session 8: Air Service Development, Tourism Competitiveness and Next-Gen Aircraft Impacts
9-9:50 a.m.

This session will explore the intersection of air service development and tourism competitiveness, with a focus on how airports, airlines, and destinations can align strategies to drive growth. Discussion topics may include airline network planning, the impact of next-generation aircraft on route development, joint aviation and tourism planning, marketing and funding models, and effective public-private partnerships to promote destinations and expand air service.

Date: May 31 - June 3, 2026
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Tickets: https://aaae.org/coa

APRC Topic Spotlight #1: Runway Incursions & ATC Communication With a continued rise in runway incursion incidents nati...
04/28/2026

APRC Topic Spotlight #1: Runway Incursions & ATC Communication

With a continued rise in runway incursion incidents nationwide, surface safety and clear communication remain a top priority for airports of all sizes.

This peer‑focused discussion will look at practical steps airports are taking to strengthen movement‑area discipline, vehicle coordination, and day‑to‑day communication between airport operations, ARFF, and ATC.

If surface safety is on your radar, this is a conversation worth joining.

Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Register: https://sccaaae.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=195&ts=1775952678

04/24/2026

ICYMI: Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Exhibitors for a wonderful showing at the 2026 Annual Conference in El Paso. ✈️

We had 38 table top exhibits and 57 sponsoring companies and airports. Attendees were able to mix and mingle with exhibitors during the conference.

Congratulations to Diale Fomukong with the Albuquerque International Sunport who one this year's bingo game for a free 2027 SCC Annual Conference registration and one year membership to SCC!

🏆 Congratulations to Our Award Winners! 🏆 We are proud to recognize the outstanding professionals and airports who were ...
04/22/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Our Award Winners! 🏆 We are proud to recognize the outstanding professionals and airports who were honored this year for their leadership, innovation, and dedication to aviation excellence.

✈️ General Aviation Airport Professional Award
Sean Parker — Draughon‑Miller Airport

🏗️ Airport Project Award
“Dream of Flight” — Albuquerque International Sunport

🛫 Commercial Service Airport Professional Award
Don Green, A.A.E. — Abilene Regional Airport

⭐ President’s Awards
Kevin Davis, A.A.E. — Easterwood Airport
Tara Summerlin, ACE, C.M. — OKC Will Rogers International Airport

🎖️ Special Recognition
El Paso International Airport
Tony Nevarez
Shane Brooks
Cassandra Davisson
Stephanie Urbina

🐄 Meadow Muffin Award
Lance Lamkin, A.A.E. — Max Westheimer Airport

Thank you all for your commitment to advancing aviation and airport excellence across our region. Well deserved! 👏👏

Conversation with Colleagues - Modern Strategies for Airport Revenue GrowthDate: May 12, 2026Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pmLocati...
04/21/2026

Conversation with Colleagues - Modern Strategies for Airport Revenue Growth

Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Virtual

🚀 Ready to unlock new revenue at your airport?

Join Heather Neisen, Chief Customer Officer at Enliven, for a dynamic webinar on how airports are creating sustainable non‑aeronautical revenue through innovative commercial partnerships.
From AI‑driven strategies to proven real‑world examples, this session offers takeaways for airports of all sizes.

🎯 Smarter partnerships
🎯 Better passenger experiences
🎯 Strong financial returns

📅 Register now!
https://sccaaae.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=199&ts=1775746871

The AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy is back in 2026 with multiple opportunities to earn y...
04/20/2026

The AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy is back in 2026 with multiple opportunities to earn your C.M. designation:

Upcoming 2026 Dates:
- May 17–22 | Broomfield, CO
- Aug 9–14 | Broomfield, CO
- Nov 8–13 | Alexandria, VA

Learn more or sign up for the next Academy: https://aaae.org/academy

Need financial support?
SCCAAAE offers scholarships to help members attend professional development programs like this one.
To apply, you must:
- Be a member in good standing with SCCAAAE and AAAE
- Be enrolled as an Executive or Certified Member Candidate
- Submit a complete application with a supervisor’s recommendation
Scholarship Applications must be submitted at least 60 days before the academy starts.

Learn more and apply at the SCCAAAE Scholarships page: https://sccaaae.org/Scholarships

ICYMI: he SCCAAAE Annual Conference in El Paso was a tremendous success! Last week, we welcomed 290 attendees for an eng...
04/20/2026

ICYMI: he SCCAAAE Annual Conference in El Paso was a tremendous success! Last week, we welcomed 290 attendees for an engaging program that featured 11 educational sessions, including two general aviation breakout sessions, and a memorable Monday Night event graciously hosted by El Paso International Airport.

The conference offered timely and insightful updates from the Southwest FAA Office, AAAE CEO Todd Hauptli, and state aviation directors from across the region. We were honored to welcome UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson as our featured keynote speaker on Monday.

Additional sessions explored a wide range of critical and emerging topics, including AI at airports, industry roundtables, the space economy, emergency management, and cybersecurity—providing valuable takeaways for airport professionals at every stage.

Thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors, and volunteers whose hard work and dedication made this outstanding program possible.

Congratulations to Scott Hill, A.A.E., Chief Infrastructure Officer for the Houston Airport System (HAS), on successfull...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to Scott Hill, A.A.E., Chief Infrastructure Officer for the Houston Airport System (HAS), on successfully completing the Accreditation Final Interview and earning the prestigious Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation.

Thank you to Scott’s mentor, Jeff Bilyeu, A.A.E., of Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LBX) and to his panelists, Kelly Campbell, A.A.E., of Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), Kevin Davis, A.A.E., of Easterwood Airport (CLL), and Shaun Cookson, A.A.E., of Clinton National Airport (LIT).

The SCCAAAE 2026 Annual Conference kicked off on Saturday, April 11th with a board meeting. President, Lance Lamkin, A.A...
04/15/2026

The SCCAAAE 2026 Annual Conference kicked off on Saturday, April 11th with a board meeting. President, Lance Lamkin, A.A.E. welcomed the board and committee chairs as well as thanked them for a great year of service to the chapter.

If you are interested in learning more on how to get involved in the South Central Chapter the board will be hosting an Informational Session at the AAAE Annual Conference and Exposition on May 3, 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Sign up to attend!
https://sccaaae.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=193&ts=1774304073

Join us for our Airport Peer Review Council event at OKC Will Rogers International Airport.This is open to SCC Airport m...
04/14/2026

Join us for our Airport Peer Review Council event at OKC Will Rogers International Airport.

This is open to SCC Airport members only.

📅 Date: June 8 - 9, 2026
📍 Location: OKC Will Rogers International Airport
🏨 Host Hotel: Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel
Room Rate: 149.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Monday, May 18th
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1775145687245&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1571657356605897797&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5uamhiamZhbmRialadmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1bJlAsvwIAcDelj2EAAAA%3D

Register Today!
https://sccaaae.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=195&ts=1775952678

Have a Job? Need a job?Check out our job postings on our website. Current ones include: Executive Director - SGJThe St. ...
04/10/2026

Have a Job? Need a job?
Check out our job postings on our website.

Current ones include:

Executive Director - SGJ
The St. Johns County Airport Authority

President and CEO - RNO
ADK Consulting and Executive Search

Chief Operating Officer - TYS
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority

Project Manager
Spokane Airports

Director of Aviation - ACV
The County of Humboldt

https://sccaaae.org/classifieds.php?type=job

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Houston, TX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(713) 375-2710

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