Monday, Sept 8 | 2:30 PM
Strengthening Community Trust Through Data-Driven Engagement
Maintaining community trust is essential as airports grow. This session explores how data-driven tools like InsightFull, WebTrak, and noise monitoring systems enhance transparency and responsiveness. Learn how predictive analytics can elevate noise complaint management and construction impact mitigation while aligning stakeholders. Case studies will demonstrate how airports foster collaboration through roundtables with regulators and communities. Leveraging real-time data empowers airports to reduce resistance and build lasting public support.
As the head of Research and Development for 16 years, Simon was the development lead for all major projects. At the start of 2020, Simon started a new role as the Director of Strategic Solutions to work with key airports to create an optimal product fit across the airport operations.
Joshua works at the Environmental Stewardship Division in the San Antonio Airport System as San Antonio Airport’s Noise Officer. In his current role, he oversees the daily operations of the noise complaint management system in ANOMS and works to provide excellent customer service for the communities surrounding the San Antonio Airport System.
As the Environmental Program Manager, Winston is responsible for directing the environmental activities and programs for both FLL and HWO. He also oversees the Noise Program and acts as the liaison with aviation users and the community in Broward County. Winston leads the quarterly Airport Noise Abatement Committee meetings, responds to homeowners’ inquiries, investigates noise concerns, and provides noise reports and related data.
Zach manages the airport’s noise abatement and environmental programs, as well as assists on various development projects on the airport. He works closely with stakeholders, including the local community, to address noise concerns and explore mitigations that reduce noise and environmental impacts. Zach’s previous experience includes emergency response coordination, safety, and regulatory compliance, as well as government and tenant relations.
Billy Hobson works as a Noise Abatement Specialist II at the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, where he’s been for four years. He manages the airport’s curfew program and has hands-on experience with airport sound insulation, always looking for ways to reduce noise impacts on the community. Billy also holds a FAA private pilot license and a Part 107 Small UAS license, giving him a unique perspective on aviation. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Airport Management.
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