OAA Annual Conference Agenda, Sponsorship, Exhibitor and Individual Registration Below!
The 2024 OAA Annual Conference will be held at the Renaissance Downtown Columbus beginning on Tuesday, April 30 through Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Click here to see the sponsor and exhibitor options for 2024.
Click here to purchase sponsorship, exhibitor table or individual registration.
Click here to reserve your room at the Renaissance Downtown Columbus at the room rate of $167.00. Reservations by attendees must be received before 5p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
If you experience any problems with sponsorship, exhibitor or individual registration please contact Tony at [email protected] or (614) 462-5428.
All you need to do for individual registration is to send your name and e-mail address to [email protected].
All you need to do for sponsorship or exhibiting registration is to send your sponsorship selection (platinum, gold, silver or bronze) or exhibitor size table (6 or 8 ft.) and the name and e-mail address for any complimentary registrations or additional registrants you would like on one invoice to [email protected].
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
(Exhibitors can access the facility at 8a.m. the morning to set up)
1-3p.m. OAA Board of Directors Business Meeting
3p.m. Opening Remarks by OAA - The State of Aviation in Ohio
- Lisa Dalpiaz, OAA President (outgoing)
- Amanda McGee, OAA Vice President (incoming President)
- Tony Fiore, OAA Executive Director
4p.m. Opening General Session
- Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E., Associate Administrator of Airports, FAA
5-7p.m. Reception on the Roof Terrace - All Ohio House and Senate members invited (weather permitting-alternate location 2nd Floor of the Renaissance)
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
7:30a.m Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00a.m. General Session - Legislator Aviation Panel – Transportation Issues in General Assembly
- The Honorable Adam Holmes, HD 97 (R-Zanesville) - Chair, House Aviation & Aerospace Committee
- The Honorable Casey Weinstein, HD 34 (D-Hudson) - Member, House Aviation & Aerospace Committee
- The Honorable Bill Reineke, SD 26 (R-Tiffin) - Vice Chair, Senate Transportation Committee
9:00a.m. General Session - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region and DET-ADO
- Erik Amend, Regional Administrator, Great Lakes Region, FAA
- Richard Kula, Manager, Planning and Programming Branch, Airports Division, Great Lakes Region, FAA
- John L. Mayfield Jr., Manager, Detroit Airports District Office, FAA
10a.m. Break with Exhibitors
10:30a.m. Breakout Sessions
- Hayes D – GA Track - Risk Stacking - Kyle Lewis, AOPA
- Hayes E – GA or Commercial Track - Does Your Airport Need a Stormwater Master Plan? – Loretta Snider, C&S
11:30a.m. Breakout Sessions
- Hayes D – GA Track – Hangars: The Necessary Evil to Grow Your Airport – Randy Kirk, Kirk Airport Solutions
- Hayes E – Commercial Track - So, You Want to Upgrade Your ATCT? - Tracey Salazar, Woolpert
12:30p.m. Lunch, Special Guests and Exhibitors
2p.m. Breakout Sessions
- Hayes D – GA Track – Zoning – Powerful Protection Most Have Forgotten - Gary Folden, Jefferson County Airpark and Clay Finken, Erie-Ottawa International Airport
- Hayes E – Commercial Track – From Design to Construction in Today’s Environment (PANEL) Jason Clearwaters, BF&S
3p.m. Breakout Sessions
- Hayes D – GA Track – Full Depth Reclamation – A Runway Rehabilitation Success - Jason Clearwaters, BF&S
- Hayes E - Commercial Track – Minimum Viable Infrastructure for Enabling AAM - Kyle Snyder, Michael Best Strategies
4p.m. General Session - Creative Airport Funding Panel
- Terry Slaybaugh, JobsOhio: Aviation Growth Overview
- Sarah Spees, Dayton Development Coalition: Sierra Nevada MRO
- Ryan Blackburn, JobsOhio: Military and Federal Sector Projects
- Susan Restrepo, Ohio Department of Development: Airport Property Opportunities
6-9p.m. Annual Reception with Exhibitors and Entertainment
- OAA Casino Night and Live Music!
Thursday, May 2, 2024
7:30a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00a.m. General Session - From Classroom to Aviation Career – Connecting Aviation Education Programs to Today’s Workforce
- Dr. Nettey I. Richmond, Professor, Aviation Management, Kent State University
- Dr. D. Blake Stringer, Director, Center for Aviation Studies, The Ohio State University College of Engineering
- Dr. David J Miller, A&P Mechanic, Associate Professor, Aviation Technology, Sinclair Community College
- Catherine E. Smith, Teaching Professor, FAA Chief Instructor, Bowling Green State University Flight Center
9:00a.m. General Session - ODOT Office of Aviation Update and Ohio Airport System Plan
- Jim Bryant, Director, ODOT Office of Aviation
- Matthew Preisler, Aviation Planner/Project Manager, Consultant, ODOT Office of Aviation
10:00a.m. Break with Exhibitors
10:30a.m. Breakout Sessions
- Hayes D – GA Track – Streamlining of Procurement Services for Airport Grant Projects - Clay Finken, Erie-Ottawa International Airport and Paul Strack, RS&H
- Hayes E – Commercial Track – Coordinating Logistics Within an Airport Program Environment – Don Chinery, KDG & Vernon Stultz, KDG
11:30a.m. Breakout Sessions
- Hayes D – GA Track – Airport Pavement Management for Airport Managers - Tim Mentel, Resource International
- Hayes E – Commercial Track – Generating Revenue for Airports – Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) AND Renewable Energy - Corey Harper, Veregy
12:30p.m. Lunch - Keynote Speaker - Ohio's 66th Lieutenant Governor, Jon Husted
Awards Ceremony, Scholarship Presentation and Closing Remarks and Prize Drawings (Must be present to win!!!)
- Amanda McGee, President and Professional Development Committee Chair
- Matt Schnelle, Vice President and Communications and Outreach Committee, Chair
- Lisa Dalpiaz, Immediate Past President
- Jeff Bonecutter, Advocacy Committee, Chair
2:00p.m. Roundtable Discussions
- Hayes D - General Aviation – Clay Finken and Josh Tattrie
- Hayes E - Commercial Airports – Lisa Dalpiaz and Kristen Easterday
3:00p.m. Closing Remarks - End of Conference Prize Drawings (must be present to win!!!)
Thank you for your interest and we hope to see you at the OAA Annual Conference April 30 - May 2, 2024.
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OAA Calendar of Events
- April 30 - May 2, 2024 - OAA Annual Conference - Renaissance Downtown Columbus
- May 23, 2024 - Board Meeting - Virtual
- June 20, 2024 - Board Meeting - Regional - Red Tail Golf Club (Avon, OH)
- July 25, 2024 - Board Meeting - SW Ohio Regional Event (I68)
- August 22, 2024 - Board Meeting - Erie-Ottawa International Airport (KPCW) - Tentative
- September 19, 2024 - Board Meeting - Virtual
- October 4, 2024 - Norm J. Crabtree Scholarship Golf Outing - Golf Club of Dublin (Dublin)
- October 24, 2024 - Board Meeting - Virtual
- November 21, 2024 - Board Meeting - Virtual
- December 4, 2024 - Legislative Reception in Columbus at the Ohio Statehouse
- December 19, 2024 - Board Meeting - Virtual
Please send me the events happening at your airports!
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Welcome to the Ohio Aviation Association
The Ohio Aviation Association is a non-profit association that brings many together to strengthen the voice of aviation in the State of Ohio. Members consist of:
- airport management & staff
- city & county commissioners
- aviation engineers/planning professionals
- fixed base operators & direct service providers
- aviation students
- aviation education institutions
- aviation enthusiasts
OAA Political Action Committee - Call for Support
The Ohio Aviation Association Political Action Committee (OAA PAC) would like to thank those who have supported our efforts in 2023. Without your assistance, the OAA PAC would not have been able to provide over $5,500 in donations to Ohio legislators that support aviation in 2023. We ask you to consider supporting our efforts into 2023 and 2024 because our work is not done. The latest federal legislation that provides funding for airports brings the need to continue to talk about airports with state legislators. We will work to ensure Ohio can fully realize all the federal funding that is due to our eligible airports.
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Member Highlight
Our Member Highlight program will periodically highlight members. The purpose is to bring attention to recently completed airport projects, or upcoming projects, in Ohio as well as highlight airport economic impacts in one, easy-to-read document. Once completed, this one-page speaking piece can be used by members when speaking with officials, OAA will use it to spread the news of Ohio's airports, and more! Contact us at [email protected] for more information on how to get your airport or business highlighted!
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