Airport Business

MAY 2014

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EDITORIAL BOARD 20 airportbusiness May 2014 Biometric ID Management Advanced Aviation Solutions A complete solution to serve as the heart of your security operations. In partnership with • Unique, highly visible design • Custom color, vinyl artwork • Commercial grade durability • Available through U.S. GSA Schedule 70 contract vehicle • Discount on volume orders • Fast delivery • Continuous applicant vetting and adjudication • Complete management of credentials and reporting • Unsurpassed biometrics capability • Exceeds TSA auditing requirements • Compatible with most industry-standard devices and biometric types Expedite international passenger arrivals to minimize time spent in CBP clearance. Automated Passport Control Kiosk Contact GCR: Call 800.259.6192 or visit GCRincorporated.com/AirportIQ www.aviationpros.com/10131883 BOBBI THOMPSON, C.A.E. Chief Operating Officer ABS Aviation; Executive Vice President, Airport Business Solutions Bobbi Thompson brings to Airport Business a point of view that ranges from FBO management to air- port operations. She is the chief operating officer of ABS Aviation, an international FBO holding and airport management company; and executive vice president of Airport Business Solutions. She is also the pres- ident of the Nevada Airports Association. ABS Aviation is currently contracted by Douglas County to manage Minden-Tahoe Airport where Thompson has served as the airport manager for the past four years. Over her 40-year career, Thompson has made presentations to airports, produced air shows and completed airport projects in 12 other countries. Her career has included: FAA contract assignments, aviation consulting for more than 1,400 airports/FBOs, multiple speaking engage- ments promoting aviation and careers in aviation, more than 100 various airport policy documents and she is currently working with the Nevada's Governor's office in developing drone manufac- turing opportunities for the State of Nevada. YVONNE PUTZE Director of Products and Marketing EPIC Yvonne Putze brings a unique point of view serv- ing as the director of products and marketing for EPIC, an aviation fuel supplier with primary operations throughout the United States and Canada. Putze has a bachelor's degree in communications from Buena Vista University and has worked in marketing for more than 25 years. She resides in Oregon and works out of the EPIC Salem, Ore., headquarters. Putze has exten- sive expertise with brand strat- egy, event marketing, public relations, social media, collateral development and advertising. The last several years of her pro- fessional experience have been within the aviation industry. She is the vice chair of the NBAA Exhibitor Advisory Committee and is an active member in the American Marketing Association. Putze is also a volunteer with Make-A-Wish as an ambassador board member and is preparing to become a Wish Granter for the organization. airb_18-20_EditorialBoard.indd 20 5/2/14 9:49 AM

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