2025 CommitteesClick HERE to get involved on a committee!
Membership Committee - James Marquardt - Chair; Jacob Redwine; Frank Bartanowitz The Membership Committee is responsible for collaborating with members and potential members in order to provide insight on membership recruitment, engagement and retention. Legislative Committee - Andrew Wiersma - Chair; Van Mills; Matt Smith; Dawoud Stevenson; Amber Clark; Frank Bartanowitz; James Marquardt; Jacob Redwine; Terra Winslet; Robert Burr; Walter Vinson GAA's Legislative Committee works hand-in-hand with our lobbyist, Dentons, the largest multi-national law firm in the world, to push for legislative initiatives that matter to you, our members. In addition, the Legislative Committee works hard to keep Association members informed with regular news updates regarding airport funding initiatives and any potential legislation that might impact airports in the state of Georgia. Have a legislative question or need? Click here to submit it to the Legislative Committee Marketing/Communications - Terra Winslet - Chair; Lauren Smith; Lela Faircloth (Columbus); Harlen Valentine (Waycross); Hughes Graham (Vidalia) The Marketing committee is responsible for creating and implementing the marketing strategy for the association. They directly oversee stakeholder/member engagement, social media/web management, and all regular association communications. Education/Scholarship Committee - Doug Faour - Chair; Amber Clark; Frank Bartanowitz; Matt Smith The purpose of the Scholarship/Education Committee is to oversee GAA's scholarship program; to collaborate with members/sponsors for donation and funding ideas; and to engage in new recruiting/training/internship/partnership ideas to further the airport/aviation industry in Georgia. Conference Committee - Matt Smith - Chair; Doug Faour; Andrew Wiersma; Jacob Redwine; Dawoud Stevenson Members of this committee will work together with the board of directors to ensure a wonderful experience for our members and sponsors at our annual conference.
Nominating Committee - Amber Clark - Chair; Dawoud Stevenson; Terra Winslett The nominating committee shall provide membership a recommended slate of officers, and elected Board of Directors at least 30 days prior to the annual conference for consideration.
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