One of the best ways to get involved with FAC is to join a committee. FAC offers committees that focus on the major aspects of our industry, from Operations and Security to Information Technology and Environmental. Committee members discuss and share information and best practices on issues that impact, or potentially impact, the disciplines. Committees are also a great way to get the next generation of leaders to network with others from both airport and corporate organizations.
Below is a list of active committees. To join a committee, click on the link listed after each committee (each committee has it's own join link). Note: you are required to be logged in to our member portal to join a committee as they are private to members only.
Corporate Committee: The Corporate Committee addresses issues of importance to FAC’s corporate members and serves as the liaison between the corporate membership and FAC Board of Directors. The chair of this committee is the only appointed member of the FAC Board of Directors. Join this committee
Education Committee: This committee of the FAC Education Foundation is responsible for oversight and management of the Council’s educational programs, which include the airport internship program, scholarship program, fundraising events and Student Chapters. Join this committee Chair: Liesl King | Vice-Chair: Jenny Cochran FACEF President: Karen Feaster, A.A.E., ACE, IACE
Environmental Committee: Airport activities impact the environment in many ways. The Environmental Committee includes airport and corporate members. The Committee focuses on a broad range of environmental topics and provides opportunities for members to discuss issues and requirements of state and federal laws as well as technological and system improvements that may benefit FAC members. Join this committee Chair: Eric Caplan | Vice-Chair: Sarah Thomas Board Liaison: Chris Rozansky, C.M.
Facilities Committee: The Facilities Committee members include airport and corporate member professionals focused on airport facilities operations and maintenance concerns. The Committee works together to identify issues impacting the day-to-day operation of Florida’s commercial service and general aviation airports and improve methods to address them, and also focuses on techniques for airport infrastructure and facilities maintenance and the professional development of airport operations and maintenance personnel. Join this committee
Chair: Brandon Sealey | Vice-Chair: Barry Brown, C.M., ACE Board Liaison: Mark Stuckey, A.A.E., IAP
Federal Affairs Committee: The Federal Affairs Committee reviews and recommends to the Board of Directors actions pertaining to federal issues of concern to the Council’s membership. The Committee conducts an annual meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss Florida’s airport issues with members of Congress, FAA, TSA, and other federal agencies. Join this committee Chair: Ray Laroche, MBA, A.A.E. | Vice-Chair: Christina Baguer Board Liaison: James Furiosi
Finance & Administration Committee: The mission of the Florida Airports Council’s Finance and Administrative Committee (F&A) is to provide strategic leadership and collaboration among Florida’s airports in Operational and Capital financial management and administrative operations to include, Human Resources, Air Service Development, Risk Management/Insurance, and Properties and Contracts. Join this committee Chair: Jason Watkins, A.A.E., CPA, CGFO Board Liaison: Mark Stuckey, A.A.E., IAP
General Aviation Committee: The G.A. Committee serves as the voice of Florida’s general aviation/community airports, addressing issues of specific concern to managers of these airports and presenting recommendations to the Board of Directors. Join this committee Chair: Brandon Dambeck | Vice-Chair: Justin Lobb, C.M., CPM
Board Liaison: Rufus James
IT Committee: The IT Committee consists of professional IT staff at airports and their respective corporate counterparts. They focus on the latest issues and developments in the information technology industry and assist Florida’s small airports with their technological needs. Join this committee Chair: Tim Beckwith | Vice-Chair: Steve Schultz Board Liaison: Judith-Ann Jarrette, A.A.E., ACE
Legal Committee: The purpose of the Legal Committee is to engage both lawyers and senior airport management on key airport legal issues. The Committee’s primary role is educational, although there will be interaction with the mission of the Federal Affairs Committee and, to a more limited extent, the State Affairs and Environmental Committees. The educational mission of the Committee is to keep current airport lawyers (and new airport lawyers) updated on the latest developments in state and federal law as it applies to airports, with particular emphasis on regulatory matters (FDOT and FAA primarily); educate airport lawyers and non-lawyers on non-airport, Florida specific legal issues which effect airports, such as public records, public contracting and Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA); and educate non-lawyers who have a substantial legal component to their jobs (especially airport directors and other senior management) on legal issues about which they should have at least a basic familiarity. Join this committee Chair: Brett Renton | Vice-Chair: Steve Osit, J.D. Board Liaison: Scott Knight, J.D.
Noise Abatement & Community Affairs Committee: Airport noise and community relations are critically important to Florida’s airports. This committee focuses on these issues and serves as a sounding board for airport noise abatement professionals and public information specialists throughout the state. Members are airport managers, airport staff, and professionals with specific expertise. Join this committee Chair: Zachary Burch | Vice-Chair: Alex Reyes Board Liaison: Rufus James
Operations Committee: The purpose of the Operations Committee is to educate members on common issues relevant to Operations Departments and staff at Florida airports, to network regarding solutions and to share experiences. Issues addressed include, but are not be limited to, airside construction challenges, emergency/irregular operations, recovery from emergencies, wildlife mitigation, MCI drills, Cert inspections, and more. Join this committee Chair: Thomas Vergo, C.M. | Vice-Chair: Adam Lunn, D.M., ACE Board Liaison: George Speake, A.A.E
Security Committee: This committee provides an opportunity for airport security directors, security coordinators and airport police chiefs and officers to discuss best practices and security related issues that impact Florida’s airports as well as share information on latest technologies and laws impacting their airport functions. Members are airport managers, airport staff, and professionals with specific expertise. Join this committee Chair: Alex Krauss, C.M., USAP | Vice-Chair: Mike Thames, C.M., ACE Board Liaison: George Speake, A.A.E.
State Affairs Committee: The FAC Constitution dictates that the Vice Chairman serves as chair of this committee. The State Affairs Committee is made up of airport and corporate representatives and is charged with monitoring legislative actions and proposals that may impact the airport/aviation industry, recommending state legislative priorities to the Board, and participating in legislative hearing and meetings with key House and Senate Committees when needed. This committee meets regularly via conference call and participates heavily in the State Legislative Summit held each year in the Spring in Tallahassee. Join a committee Chair: James Furiosi | Vice-Chair: Tim Morris
Training Committee: The Training Committee is a conduit for educational programs that benefit airport and corporate members of the Council. The Committee works with other FAC committees to advise on training and other activities to educate FAC member professionals regarding the ever-changing skills needed to support the industry. The Committee also supports Board and FAC initiatives by providing advice regarding the value of training programs and the effectiveness of electronically delivered training vs. traditional training, the measurement of training program efficiency and effectiveness, and providing a forum for the development of a standard statewide training program. Join a committee Chair: Shaun Germolus, A.A.E. | Robert Abbot Board Liaison: Mike Nonnemacher, A.A.E., IAP
