Conference Committees
AAAE/SEC-AAAE Finance & Administration Conference
Ethan Croop, AAE, MBA, Chairman
Cameron Sidor, C.M., ACE, Vice-Chairman
2026 Finance & Administration Conference
Cameron Sidor, C.M., ACE, Chairman
Richard Rushing, III, M.S., AAE, Vice-Chairman
Standing Committees
Professional Education Committee
To promote, coordinate and advance the professional education development of Executive Members of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives
Basil Dosunmun, AAE, Chairman
Membership Development Committee
The goal of the membership development committee is to increase membership in the SEC AAAE and maintain the largest membership of all AAAE chapters.
Roger Allen, AAE, Chairman
Alex Nutt, CM, Vice-Chairman
Corporate Liaison Committee
Chapter Corporate Awards – leads the effort for the annual corporate awards.
Benjamin Goebel, AIA, Chairman
Ed Wessel, Vice-Chairman
Conference Site Selection Committee
Develop Requests for Proposals to solicit, interview and select the Conference Host(s) for the SEC-AAAE
Conference Financial Oversight Committee
Provide audit oversight for financial matters concerning SEC conferences.
Samantha Smid, CM, Madam Chairman
Jennifer Brotka, Madam Vice-Chairman
Southeast Chapter AAAE Young Professionals
Purpose: Our purpose is to provide support and promote Young Professional (YoPro) engagement by way of mentorship, networking, and learning opportunities to those just starting out within the aviation industry.
Cody Bauman, AAE, Chairman
Timothy Roberts, C.M., MBA, Vice-Chairman
General Aviation Committee
Shaun Germolus, AAE, Chairman
Judith-Ann Jarrette, AAE, ACE, Madam Vice-Chairman
Goal Digger Workshops
The goal is to deliver a method (through the leaders’ personal experiences) toward a positive path for career promotion to the finest up-and-coming professionals.
Judi Olmstead, AAE, Madam Chairman
Marketing and Communications
Manage the public’s perception of the organization’s product or brand.
Glen Thomas, C.M., Chairman
Zach Nelson, Vice-Chairman
Inclusion Committee
The mission is to further the advancement of all underrepresented communities throughout the aviation sector, with a focus on education and advocacy in airport management and supporting industries.
Cameron Thompson, ACE, ASC, Chairman
Thomas Wallace, AAE, Vice-Chairman
Resolutions and Bylaws
The Committee drafts changes to the SEC-AAAE bylaws for Board approval and prepares resolutions of appreciation.
Robert C. Brammer, Executive Director
Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee will develop a slate of officers and directors for presentation to and approval by the General Membership of the SEC-AAAE.
Carol Gaddis, C.M.*, Immediate Past President
Ad Hoc Committees
SAMA/SEC-AAAE Scholarship Program
Student Scholarship and Academic Outreach Committee
Marcelo Lima, AAE, Chairman
Kevin Vandeberg, AAE, Vice-Chairman