PARTNERS & SPONSORS

CAOA sponsors get high visibility in front of Colorado’s largest airport and aviation networks.

JHL Constructors

Every journey begins with a smooth takeoff. Focused on building Colorado’s future, JHL Constructors has over 37 years of experience and is 100% employee-owned, serving our clients in the markets of Infrastructure and Vertical Building. Committed to doing the right thing always, we strive to advocate for our client’s best interests and providing the best value. We offer services including wet and dry utilities, earthwork, structural concrete, turn key fuel systems, buildings and hangars, paving, lighting, remote work and AWOS. Ingrained in our project process is achieving our client’s goals and vision as a trusted partner. Empowering dreams to take flight, JHL is ready to embark on the next adventure.

Red Brick Consulting

Red Brick Consulting, Inc. is a woman owned full-service Program Management firm that provides Executive Program Management, Program/Construction Management, Construction/Design Consulting, Project Controls and Risk Management services for aviation and other market sectors.  Red Brick specializes in all types of aviation programs/projects at major airports including PHX, RNO, COS, ONT, SFO, SEA, and LAX . Project sizes range from small to multi-billion-dollar programs and we are experts in all types of project delivery methods. We serve as trusted advisors to owners, contractors, and other stakeholders who are building, funding, or managing complex construction.

Mitch Chokas
mchokas@rbcmail.com
(817) 897-7672

 

Jeff Moak
jmoak@rbcmail.com
(714) 715-1146

www.redbrickconsultants.com

Planning Technology, Inc. 

Planning Technology, Inc. provides the technical and analytical services for applying state-of- the-art computer technology toward aviation clients. The company is in a unique position to have the advanced technology skills coupled with a solid and respected background in aviation matters to work closely with and understand the development and integration of these systems into the aviation environment. Home Office Clearwater, FL

Robert Ori
727-572-5586 (102)
roberto@plan-tech.com
www.plan-tech.com

Ninyo & Moore

Specializing in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental engineering, hazardous materials, construction inspection and testing, geophysical, forensic engineering, and industrial hygiene.

Mark Mueller
mmueller@ninyoandmoore.com
(303) 629-6000 ext. 11906
ninyoandmoore.com

HDR

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all airport, and we don’t believe there’s a one-size-fits-all airport project team. Our multidisciplinary teams are built to deliver targeted expertise that fits specific airport needs, while being grounded in local knowledge from our more than 200 offices worldwide. A deep culture of quality, continual improvement and customer service means confidence that projects are completed correctly and designed to last.

Brian Lincoln
brian.lincoln@hdrinc.com
(303) 357-2415
hdrinc.com

V-1 Consulting

V-1 Consulting’s mission is to be the premier project management consulting firm by consistently providing exceptional, professional, dependable and safe construction management services while always looking out for the best interest of the client.

Veregy

Developing and maintaining best-in-class transportation facilities are key to keeping people moving. Veregy specializes in creating safe and systematically sound transportation facilities from services such as terminal renovations, HVAC upgrades, net metering solar arrays, EV charging stations, and demand cost savings. Our team specializes in creating safe and systematically sound facilities that properly house the necessary technologies to organize these logistical networks — ensuring everything stays in motion.

Electrical Excellence

Electrical Excellence is an electrical contractor, based in Colorado Springs. We specialize in the installation and maintenance of airfield lighting systems. Our unique expertise in these specialized fields allows us to deliver quality quickly. We proudly count many CAOA members as past and current customers.

ASI, Asphalt Systems Inc.

We are all about your success and use our Superior Chemistry to deliver High-Performance Asphalt Pavement Preservation for you. No asphalt preservation product manufacturer goes further to help your project succeed. Talk with us and see for yourself. Superior Chemistry in our Products: Gilsonite Sealer/Binder (GSB) Products are inherently anti-aging.  Oxidation ruins asphalt pavement binder. Our unique GSB chemistry slows the molecular aging and deterioration reactions in pavement binder oils, so it keeps the binder healthy. Used Successfully and Evaluated for Decades: GSB Products have been used successfully on roads and airfields in the US and around the world for more than 40 years. The performance of our products has been rigorously evaluated by the US Department of Defense and world class laboratories around the world. Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm MT – and real people answer our phones.

(801) 487-0706
info@asphaltsystemsinc.com
www.asphaltsystemsinc.com

CMT, Crawford Murphy & Tilly Engineers

Airports have a growing responsibility to facilitate commerce, while operating with a greater emphasis on efficiency and safety. Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) brings to that mission an uncommon level of investment in our airport clients’ success, a commitment that is demonstrated by work at over 100 airports of all sizes and long-term relationships that span decades. From working with the FAA to local stakeholders, CMT aviation staff work passionately with our airport partners to advance their infrastructure goals and aspirations.

(844) 426-8364
questions@cmtengr.com
www.cmtengr.com/aviation

Atlantic

At Atlantic, our goal is to go above and beyond to provide the amenities, service and attention you need when and where you need them.

We pride ourselves on developing personal relationships with our customers, and our proprietary training programs reinforce our strict quality and safety standards.

With over 60 FBOs across the country, you’re never far from Atlantic® services

Justin Carver
Regional Director ASE CPR HDN MTJ RIL
T : (970) 625-4833
M :  (970) 261-5611
justin.carver@atlanticaviation.com
AtlanticAviation.com

Kiewit

Excellence. It is the foundation of everything we do. What began in 1884 with two hardworking brothers has grown into a construction, mining and engineering powerhouse. Kiewit’s ethical, forward-thinking workforce continues to build upon the company’s reputation of safe, high-quality engineering. Consistently ranked among the top five of the Engineering News-Record Top 400 Contractors, our company is a leader in a variety of market sectors throughout North America.
As an employee-owned company, Kiewit’s assets are managed by the people who know our work best. For us, business is personal. As our own stakeholders, we are invested in every project we take on. We continuously strive to build high-quality work at the lowest cost. Kiewit never stands still. Just as our founders relentlessly chased their dream, we continue to chase new and exciting opportunities.

Stephen Ceresa
Business Development Manager
160 Inverness Dr W
Suite 110
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 886-4100
stephen.ceresa@kiewit.comwww.kiewit.com

Shrewsberry

Shrewsberry is a national DBE/MBE engineering consulting firm known in the industry for our commitment to quality, client service and dedication to the enrichment of our communities. We are collaborative partners who offer professional expertise and market-focused solutions in an expanding spectrum of disciplines including Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Roadway Design, Landscape Architecture, Utility Coordination, Permitting, Construction Inspection and Administration, Program Management/Construction Management, and Owner’s Technical Representation. Shrewsberry’s senior staff has decades of experience in critical areas of public and governmental involvement.

Matt Mutter
(303) 912-4593
2696 South Colorado Blvd
Suite 460
Denver, Colorado 80222
www.shrewsusa.com

Aviation Management Consulting Group

Aviation Management Consulting Group’s mission is to promote aviation management excellence through the provision of trusted services, support, and resources to airports, aviation businesses, agencies, associations, and other industry stakeholders. Aviation Management Consulting Group’s vision is to be recognized as the leading provider and innovator of trusted services, support, and resources that promotes aviation management excellence.

Matt Mutter
(303) 912-4593
2696 South Colorado Blvd
Suite 460
Denver, Colorado 80222
www.shrewsusa.com

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

Preparing airports for takeoff. Passenger-friendly terminals, safe and reliable runways, strategic master plans that guide smart growth.
We provide comprehensive planning, design and construction services to general aviation, commercial and reliever airports across the country. Whether you’re upgrading an existing airport or starting from a green field, we help you navigate the details, regulations and project requirements.
Our 800-plus employee-owners share a core purpose: Building a Better World for All of Us®. This approach reflects a companywide commitment to improving the quality of life by designing safer, more sustainable infrastructure for government, and helping industrial and commercial clients achieve their business goals.
Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, and with 32 offices in nine states, you’ll find evidence of our work throughout the United States.

Alexis Schmidt
(720) 540-6887
www.sehinc.com

Vance Brothers

For over ninety-five years, Vance Brothers has served the pavement construction and maintenance industry with products and services that help our customers do their best work. Because everything we do as a manufacturer, supplier and contractor becomes an integral part of the surface, we consider it our duty to make it perform better and last longer. It’s a matter of integrity.

We believe the words “quality” and “integrity” are used far too often in our industry. Here, you will find they still mean something. We believe they apply to our products and our people. At the end of the day, that’s our value proposition.
We look for only the best products that perform to our high expectations. When we find them, we make them available to you. When we can’t find one that meets your needs and our standards, we make it ourselves.

Dibble Engineering

Dibble’s Airport Development Practice has partnered with municipal, private and military clients to help make their air carrier and general aviation airports safer and to provide and implement orderly development and improvements at their airports. Our success is a result of our commitment to quality service and deliverables, and client responsiveness. Over 90% of our business comes from repeat clients. Why? We invest in and value long-term relationships. We establish a collaborative team culture on every project. We bring a diverse, full-service, cross-disciplined team to meet all project needs. We are the consultant of choice.

Armstrong Consultants, Inc.

Armstrong Consultants, Inc. is a professional consulting engineering firm specializing exclusively in airports. We offer exceptional airport planning, engineering, and construction administrative services to all types of airports ranging from small rural general aviation strips to business jet executive airports, commercial service airports, and military airfields.

Since 1973, Armstrong has brought an unmatched level of expertise, commitment, and perspective to the field of aviation. Our firm delivers innovative solutions to today’s most pressing airport challenges.

Grand Junction, CO:
(970) 242-0101

Denver/Centennial, CO:
(303) 296-4949

info@armstrongconsultants.com
www.armstrongconsultants.com

NBAA

Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, NBAA is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful.

Steve Hadley
(254) 845-1334
shadley@nbaa.org

 

www.nbaa.org

RS&H

RS&H’s worldwide reputation as a leading aviation consultant reflects its dedication to designing the best solutions for its clients. For more than 75 years, RS&H has successfully met all challenges regardless of the size, location, or nature of a project, from incorporating the unique character of a community into the design of a terminal, to satisfying the engineering and environmental requirements for a runway improvement, to addressing the future through detailed planning and visioning.

Alex McKean
(303) 409-9700
alex.mckean@rsandh.com
www.rsandh.com

Jviation, Inc.

Jviation, Inc. is a planning, design and construction administration firm that focuses solely on aviation-related projects. The principals and staff have completed airport projects throughout the nation, as well as at various international locations, for over 30 years. Jviation focuses on service and partnering with our airport clients to successfully complete projects on-time and within budget

(303) 524-3030
www.jviation.com

Jacobs’ Aviation

Jacobs’ aviation teams help clients and their customers prepare for a smooth take-off and landing at international, regional, and municipal airports around the globe Starting with aviation planning, site development, and asset management to architecture and engineering design through to construction support, commissioning and long-term facilities management, we are able to help our clients connect all of the critical aspects of their facility to provide an excellent experience for their traveling customers.

Bill VanHercke, PE
Aviation Principal / Sr. Project Manager
William.VanHercke@Jacobs.com

Office: (720) 286-5246
Cell: (720) 205-7694

www.jacobs.com

Kimley Horn

Our multidisciplinary team can streamline your process and reduce your costs by providing a wide variety of consultants under one roof: aviation engineering, airport planning, transportation planning, parking design, and more. And our deep experience in the aviation industry, as evidenced by scores of successful projects and happy clients, will help you reduce your risk at every turn.

Casey Adamson 
(303) 228-2300
Casey.Adamson@kimley-horn.com

www.kimley-horn.com

Mead & Hunt

Airports are vital community resources, essential to commerce and our way of life in Colorado. Airports ranging from general aviation to commercial to military have relied on Mead & Hunt for successful operational and security improvements since the early 1940s. When maintenance, construction and expansion needs arise, we understand the details of airside and landside design. Our planners and design engineers help Colorado airports plan development, construction and reconstruction projects with a view of the horizon. Together with you, we carefully balance your current needs with future plans.

Ryan Hayes
(303) 888-1904
Ryan.Hayes@meadhunt.com
LinkedIn

 

www.meadhunt.com

Eagle & Myslik, Inc.

OUR MISSION Is to provide our customers with the highest quality, highest performance, best supported equipment and products to the Airport and Highway maintenance markets.

Bill Myslik
(303) 810-0521
bmyslik@myslikinc.com

Joe McKeown
(866) 241 3264
joem@team-eagle.ca

www.eagle-myslik.com

OJ Watson Equipment Co.

O.J. Watson Equipment has been building custom trucks from pickups to large work horses since 1912, so you can be sure you’re getting the finest equipment, backed up by OEM parts and superior service. O.J. Watson Equipment also has a huge variety of accessory items and parts, and we are experts in custom fabrication to meet every need. Whatever truck and truck equipment required, from large to small, O.J. Watson Equipment is prepared to handle it.

5335 Franklin St.
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 295.2885

www.ojwatson.com

ADK Consulting & Executive Search

ADK Consulting & Executive Search specializes in aviation/aerospaceserving commercial service and general aviation airports and companies that support them.

Dan Sprinkle
(303) 330-5474
dan@adkexecutivesearch.com

www.adkexecutivesearch.com

Garver

The airports that we rely on every day are like cities unto themselves, a complex system held together by runways, roadways, facilities, and electrical systems all needing to work in concert to accommodate daily needs for travel and transport. To make sure it all flows as smoothly as possible, an experienced firm needs to have expertise in all of those disciplines.

For more than six decades Garver has been designing runways and hangar facilities, rehabilitating taxiways, updating lighting systems with the most advanced technologies, and bringing to life the most welcoming terminal facilities. Garver’s designs not only accommodate current needs, but are created with future possibilities in mind, while maximizing functionality, funding, and scheduling.

Frank McIllwain
Vice President
(303) 721-6932
FOMcIllwain@GarverUSA.com

www.GarverUSA.com

Benesch

Multi-Disciplined Professional Services. Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades. We are client-focused – dedicated to providing responsive service and recruiting the very best talent to deliver project success. With approximately 600 employees – including engineers, landscape architects, scientists, construction managers, surveyors and planners – in 33 locations, we are united in our commitment to quality professional services.

Jeff Hastings
(720) 473-7576
jhastings@benesch.com

www.benesch.com

KLJ

KLJ is recognized as one of the nation’s Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record. Since 1938, KLJ has delivered innovative and practical problem-solving solutions for local, regional, and national infrastructure projects. The rankings are evidence of a rich nearly 80-year history, a thriving presence, and a strong future. Let’s chat on how we can put our years of experience to use for you. AVIATION PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
Every detail impacts the travel experience – and we want travelers to say great things about your airport. Planning and engineering is just the beginning. The details and work behind the scenes are what really brings your project to life. It’s the ability to identify funding opportunities, understand FAA rules, and think beyond today to help you prepare for tomorrow.

Tom Schauer
(701) 250-5944
Tom.schauer@kljeng.com

www.kljeng.com

Colorado Pilots Association

Colorado Pilots Association was incorporated as a Colorado Nonprofit Corporation in 1972. It is a statewide organization of over 700 members dedicated to making Colorado a better, safer, and more desirable place to fly. Objectives of the organization are to promote aviation and flying safety, to protect the rights of pilots, and to be of assistance to the general public in aviation matters

PO Box 200911
Denver, CO 80220-0911
(303) 367-0670

www.coloradopilots.org

Colorado Aviation Business Association

The Colorado Aviation Business Association is a grass-roots organization focused on supporting and promoting Business and General Aviation around the State of Colorado.

info@mycaba.org

www.mycaba.org

Colorado Division of Aeronautics

The mission of the CDOT Division of Aeronautics is to support Colorado’s multi-modal transportation system by advancing a safe, efficient, and effective statewide air and space system through collaboration, investment and advocacy.

5126 Front Range Airport
Watkins, CO 80137
Office: (303) 512-5250

www.codot.gov

Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of ACPA

The Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of ACPA was formed in 1984 by members of the concrete pavement industry who had an interest in promoting the quality and quantity of concrete pavement in both Colorado and Wyoming. The Association is supported by companies in the industry who are contractors, cement suppliers, ready mix suppliers, materials suppliers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and many others.

Angela Folkestad
(303) 947-9576
afolkestad@pavement.com

Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association

OUR MISSION: The mission of the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) is to advance the quality and use of asphalt pavements in Colorado. CAPA is composed of both producers and users (including governmental agencies) working together to design, construct and maintain high quality pavements.

Tom Peterson
tompeterson@co-asphalt.com

Mike Skinner
mikeskinner@co-asphalt.com

Office: (303) 741-6150
www.co-asphalt.com

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services

The mission of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services (WS) is to provide Federal leadership and expertise to resolve wildlife conflicts to allow people and wildlife to coexist. WS conducts program delivery, research, and other activities through its Regional and State Offices, the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) and its Field Stations, as well as through its National Programs.

Dr Emily L. Blizzard
(303) 328-9046
Emily.l.blizzard@usda.gov

Club 20

CLUB 20 is an organization of counties, communities, tribes, businesses, individuals and associations in
Western Colorado. The group is organized for the purpose of speaking with a single unified voice on issues
of mutual concern. Its activities include marketing and advertising, public education, promotion, meetings,
events and political action. CLUB 20 is the “Voice of the Western Slope”.

Ray Beck
(970) 242-3264
policy@club20.org
www.club20.org