2025 Airport Business Top 40 Under 40: Stephanie Lane, MPA, CM, CBCP, GRCP

As Senior Project Manager for Enterprise Resilience at Mead & Hunt, Stephanie Lane combines strategic foresight, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership to strengthen aviation operations. Her background in emergency management, governance and compliance, communications, and business continuity has shaped initiatives that enhance safety and resilience across major airports.

Lane first made her mark at DFW International Airport, where she created an enterprise-wide preparedness program that brought together internal and external partners for large-scale drills and exercises. The work significantly advanced safety and rapid crisis response. At Mead & Hunt, she has since contributed to projects including the National Safe Skies Alliance PARAS research on AI in airport security and modernization efforts at airports in Charlotte, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles.

She also plays a national leadership role as co-chair of AAAE’s Emergency Management Working Group and as a member of Airports Council International’s global business continuity committee. Her influence extends into mentorship and education, serving on the leadership board at Tarleton State University and publishing thought leadership in industry outlets.

Lane credits her career trajectory to early experiences on a crisis response team, where she saw firsthand the need for strong resilience frameworks.

“I thrive on bringing structure to uncertainty and helping teams navigate change with confidence,” she said.

Looking ahead, she is focused on building a more resilient, inclusive, and forward-thinking aviation ecosystem that can thrive through disruption and deliver a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.