Quick Facts

The Conference attracts a variety of customers, providers and advisor attendee groups who create an exceptional venue for learning, networking and business development.

This is an educational conference keynoted by top business, academic, and government leaders, complemented by numerous in-depth breakout sessions and case studies for customers and providers.

WELCOME RECEPTION

This event will be held at the MIRAGE - LAS VEGAS in the Grand Ballroom A, September 29, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

Speaker: Bruce Beard

• National Operations Manager - Obstruction Evaluation Services.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing & Management.
• Master of Business Administration degree.
• FAA for 34 years –
• 12 years as an air traffic controller.
• Air traffic evaluations
• Aircraft accident investigation
• Military special use airspace program manager
• Manager - air traffic control training department
• Supervisor - air traffic control
• Obstruction evaluation specialist of the past 17 years.
• Member of the National Airspace Advisory Team.
• Member of the Southwest Region Airspace Advisory Team.
• Member FAA Disaster Response Team for Hurricane Katrina.
• Member FAA Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Team.
• FAA representative to the Western Air Defense Command.
• Recipient of Secretary of Transportation Award for Valor.
• Recipient of United States Army Outstanding Citizen Award.
• Commercial pilot with an instrument rating.
• Amateur Radio Operator (KB5TPD).
• Fort Worth police officer, 11 years – Reserve Division, retired
• Hood County Deputy Sheriff