ASCE ATTG Luncheon: Palm Springs International Airport
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ASCE ATTG Luncheon: Palm Springs International Airport

Harry Barrett, Jr. (Palm Springs International Airport) will discuss PSP's future development, including its 2045 strategic plan.

By ASCE MLAB Air Transport Technical Group (ATTG)

Date and time

Tuesday, June 25 · 11am - 1pm PDT

Location

The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center

11022 Aviation Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
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About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

    We are pleased to announce that Harry Barrett, Jr. AAE (Airport Executive Director, Palm Springs International Airport) will be joining us to discuss PSP's strategic plan for 2045.

    The timeline for our luncheon will be as follows:

    • Check-in and networking - 11:00am to 11:30am
    • Lunch - 11:30am to 12:00pm
    • Program - 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

    Regular registration closes on June 16, but late registration will be offered through June 21 at 5:00pm. We look forward to seeing you in person on June 25. Please contact us at attg@ascelasection.org with any questions.

    Speaker Bio

    Harry Barrett is the Executive Director at Palm Springs International Airport in California. He has over 20 years in both military and civil aviation. Harry served as flight crew in the U.S. Air Force assigned to the E-3 AWACS based in Okinawa Japan and AC-130 Gunship aircraft while based in Fort Walton Beach Florida. He was appointed Lead Instructor and Flight Examiner, certifying over 100 crewmembers in the Pacific Air Forces, before transitioning to aviation management to lead the integration of three new the MQ-1 and MQ-9 drone squadrons into the DOD and intelligence programs.

    After separating from the military in 2012, Harry started a career in civil aviation which started with Bellingham International Airport where he was employed as an Operations & ARFF Specialist. Harry’s career took him to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport where he supervised landside operations before he accepted his first role as an Airport Manager with Renton Municipal Airport in Washington State. In 2020, Harry accepted the role of Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance with Palm Springs Airport and was subsequently promoted to Assistant Airport Director before landing his current role as the Executive Director.

    Harry is an Accredited Airport Executive. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle, a Master of Public Administration from Park University, and a Global MBA from Thunderbird School of Management at Arizona State University. He is the Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and sits on the national Board of Directors. He is also an Accredited Airport Executive.

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    ASCE MLAB Air Transport Technical Group (ATTG)

    The Air Transport Technical Group (ATTG) serves the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Los Angeles Metropolitan Branch (MLAB), its members, and supporters by conducting periodic meetings for the benefit of engineers and architects having an interest in the aviation industry. The meetings focus on various aspects of air transport, including airport improvements, airline affairs, air traffic control, and the aircraft manufacturing industry. ATTG's goal in conducting periodic meetings is to provide informative presentations to its members and guests, and to provide them with an opportunity to exchange information and ideas for the benefit of all participants.

    ATTG typically hosts 4 to 6 meetings each year featuring local aviation agencies (e.g., Los Angeles World Airports, Long Beach Airport, Burbank Airport, Ontario International Airport Authority, San Diego International Airport) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Arrangements are made for presentations on terminal and airfield airport improvements for passenger and cargo transport, airline tenant improvements, FAA developments in air and ground traffic control, airport security, and developments in aircraft manufacturing.

    The current ATTG Board of Directors are:

    CHAIR: Mr. Kash Hadipour, Ph.D., P.E., HDR, Inc.

    SECRETARY: Ms. Lilith Terry, P.E., PMP, AECOM

    TREASURER: Mr. Tony Fermelia, P.E., HNTB

    PAST CHAIR: Mr. Charles Adams, P.E., M.ASCE

    DIRECTORS AT LARGE

      • Mr. Matt G. Ulukaya, P.E., AECOM
      • Mr. Virgil C. Aoanan, P.E., S.E., VCA Engineers
      • Mr. Clint Isa, P.E., Diaz Yourman & Associates
      • Mr. Renju Abraham, P.E., Burns & McDonnell

     

    $20 – $85