53rd Annual MAMA Conference

With over three decades of professional experience, the Cox Aviation mission is to deliver exceptional consulting services in design, construction, and compliance for aviation clients. Some current projects include OPM services for a new administration facility at Lawrence Municipal Airport and a new air traffic control tower & terminal for New Bedford Regional Airport. Our construction management projects include new escalators for Logan International Airport in terminals B and C, and as executive project manager for the new terminal at Martha's Vineyard Airport. Philip is a commercial pilot and... Read more

Catherine Chamberlain is an experienced aviation designer who has led terminal projects through design and CA at several airports that include the Ogdensburg International Airport where she helped conceptualize the airport's Great Room for community use, Philadelphia International Airport, Wilmington Airport, Cape May Airport, and the St. George Regional Airport . Catherine has extensive experience in sustainable design and is a leader on FM’s Sustainability Committee. She is also skilled in visual design, rendering and modeling. Catherine earned a Master’s Degree in Architecture, Northeastern... Read more

Ms. Burke is a Senior Project Manager with GZA.  She is a water resources engineer with more than 24 years of experience with civil engineering and water resources related projects and a specialty in environmental documentation and permitting.  Ms. Burke has extensive experience at assisting New England airports relative to stormwater permitting and oil pollution prevention permitting, with the development and maintenance of Industrial Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, as well as assistance with Environmental Impact Reports... Read more

Michael Crane is the Assistant Airport Manager for the City of New Bedford. He is responsible for overseeing daily operations, including personnel management,  fleet maintenance, emergency preparedness, driver training, and Part 139 regulatory compliance. Michael also serves as an Airport Security Coordinator, responding to security-related matters between the New Bedford Regional Airport and the TSA.

Before joining the City, Michael served as an Operations Supervisor at T.F. Green International Airport, where he managed U.S. Customs coordination for several international air carriers and ove... Read more

Matthew T. Elia, CM is a Senior Airport Planner with Hoyle Tanner & Associates. He holds a BS in Aviation from Bridgewater State University and an MBA from UMass Dartmouth. Matt began his career as a flight instructor and later held airport management roles, including Assistant Airport Manager at Cape Cod Gateway Airport and Aviation Manager for the City of Tavares, FL. He is a Certified Member of AAAE and holds multiple FAA certifications, including commercial pilot, instrument, seaplane, flight instructor, and remote pilot. Matt also volunteers with the FAA Safety Team and as a competition judge... Read more

Ben Garman attended Bridgewater State University 2013-2018, graduated Cum Laude with a major in Aviation Management and a minor in Business Management. He started his first aviation job as a Line Service Technician with Shoreline Aviation in September 2013, working summers and part time through school (2013-2018) and full time starting in June 2018. He became Assistant Airport Manager in April 2022 and joined MAMA at that time. He joined the Emerging Leaders Group in January 2023. He was one of the Co Chairs of the Emerging Leaders group in 2025 and is currently one of the immediate past Co-Chairs... Read more

Nathan Greer is a Business Development Senior Manager at SITA, focused on advancing passenger processing and digital travel ecosystems across North America. With deep expertise in airport technology, biometrics, and digital identity, he helps airports and airlines design seamless, secure, and scalable passenger journeys. His work spans solution design, large-scale deployments, and strategic advisory, with a focus on turning emerging technologies into practical, operational outcomes. Nathan brings a forward-looking perspective on how identity-driven ecosystems can improve efficiency, resilience... Read more

John is a Senior Principal at Stantec with 25 years of aviation experience at some of the largest airports across America. He cut his teeth as a designer/resident engineer at Logan Airport, this is where his passion for airports began. John’s focus has shifted to leadership and business development, but he remains Client Manager for Massport as well as the Southbridge Municipal Airport. John is a graduate of Villanova University with BS in Civil Engineering. John also serves on his local Town Council in his home town of Windham, ME.

Jasaun King is the Marketing Director at Autonoma, where he leads go-to-market strategy, industry engagement, and communications for AI-powered simulation technologies. With a background in marketing, public relations, and strategic communications, he works closely with airport operators, industry partners, and technology leaders to explore practical applications of AI across aviation. His work focuses on bridging the gap between emerging technology and real-world operational challenges, including airport readiness, infrastructure planning, and digital transformation. Jasaun has spoken on panels... Read more

Robert is an aviation engineer for McFarland Johnson. He has worked on aviation planning, design, and construction projects throughout New England and beyond. These projects include taxiway construction, runway rehabilitation, cargo building and associated apron construction, ASOS relocation, landside access road construction and relocation, and a variety of other projects. He has also worked on projects to install electric vehicle and electric aircraft charging stations at airports across the nation. Through his time as a member of the AAAE Young Professionals Committee, and as a member and past... Read more

Patrick McNamara, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Retired, Private Pilot, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; Patrick McNamara is a graduate of Southeastern Mass. University, No. Dartmouth, MA. MBA & B.S. in 1978. Patrick served 32 years as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force. Patrick then worked as a USAF & US Space Force Quality Assurance Specialist until July 2021. Patrick began flying in 1979 and owns a Cessna 172. Patrick has over 1200 hours as PIC. He has been a volunteer since 2012 in the USCG Auxiliary is the USCG Auxiliary Aviation Coordination Officer. He recently was awarded the USCG... Read more

Katie Servis is an accomplished leader in the aviation industry. Having been in the industry for more than three decades, Katie is known for her exemplary collaboration skills and her passion for transparent communication among stakeholders and team members. As the former manager of Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Katie was instrumental in financing and managing airport resources, increasing the airport’s revenue by 106% in six years, adding over $2 million annually in land lease revenues, leveraging close to $60 million in federal and state funding for airport improvement projects, and $2 million... Read more

Andy is an Airport Manager at Westover Metropolitan Airport in Chicopee, MA. Prior to starting at Westover in September 2020, he worked at Worcester Regional Airport as an Airport Operations Shift Manager. Andy also served in the military for 22 years between the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He has served on the Massachusetts Airport Management Association (MAMA) Board since 2021. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from Daniel Webster College and a Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.