Harper Hicks Bateman

Vice President

Corgan Aviation Studio

Age: 38

Years in Aviation: 15

Did you know?

As part of the high school dance team, Bateman marched in the Rose Bowl parade as well as in a parade at Disneyland.

Harper Hicks Bateman: Puts Passengers First

Harper was introduced to the world of aviation by her grandfather, a pilot, who instilled in her a love of travel and a fascination with the industry. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in architecture and joined Corgan in 2000 in the Aviation Studio. Since that time, she has worked on several aviation project-types, but found a particular interest in planning. Her objective is to design an enjoyable, stress-free experience for passengers as they move through an airport, with the ultimate goal of creating an efficient and timeless space for both passengers and tenants. Today, Harper is a vice president and is considered an expert in her field. She leads teams on large projects such as the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which improved international processing while achieving seamless integration with existing operations, and the DFW Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP), the simultaneous renovation of four terminals that improved passenger processes and tenant operations while maintaining active gates throughout the construction process. In her free time, Harper’s focus is her family. For the past 10 years, she has also coordinated Corgan’s community involvement with Hearts and Hammers, a volunteer effort which helps a homeowner in need in the community. She is well known for the standards of excellence and integrity she sets for herself and the company. Phil Mein, principal emeritus/senior terminal planner says: “Harper is a talented architect/planner with a gift for project management, a combination of abilities that is rare. She works very hard, not out of obligation, but because of a passion for what she does and the benefit it brings to her projects and the millions of people who use them. This attitude shows in day-to-day interactions with clients, consultants, contractors and colleagues among whom she is universally respected.”