OAOA Elects New Officers and Recognizes Aviation Professionals at Annual Conference

Airport managers from across the state met at Oklahoma Airport Operators Association’s annual conference in Afton, Okla., where they elected new officers for the 2024-2025 term. The new officers represent airports from Tulsa, Ardmore, Enid, and Guthrie, and OAOA’s membership represents 70% of the State’s 108 public-use airports. The association has advocated for legislation that supports airports and provides members with specialized education and development opportunities.

2024-2025 Board and Executive Committee

Executive committee
• President - Austin Wheeler, Tulsa Riverside Airport
• Vice President - Dan Luttrell, Ardmore Municipal Airport
• Treasurer - Mason Brinley, Enid Woodring Regional Airport
• Secretary - Caden Young, Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport

The association also hosted an awards banquet, and recognized the following airports and individuals:

• Airport of the Year – Ardmore Municipal Airport
• Airport Manager of the Year – Lisa Jewett
• Appreciation Award – Austin Wheeler
• Appreciation Award – Chris Wadsworth
• CORPORATE CHAMP - Parkhill
• Heritage – Senator Adam Pugh
• President’s Award – Brittany Holt
• Victor Bird Airvangelist Award – Michelle Coppedge
• President Appreciation Award – Keston Cook