Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2025

“Your Canadian friends from Vancouver still remember your good nature and helpfulness. No problem was ever too big. Even when our big guy didn’t want a brand when you had already committed! We got through it together! All the best for a happy and healthy retirement, Pat!” ‒ Sue Stiene simply a role model who will leave a lasting mark on many." ‒ Deanna Zachrisson "Pat’s longevity in the airport industry is a testament to his integrity, resilience, and commitment. Pat was the first food & beverage developer I worked with when he was at Host and I was at Seattle-Tacoma, nearly 20 years ago. I learned from him the value of not seeing our business as a zero-sum game between airports and concessionaires. He was always honest about his interests and made sure to understand ours. The foundation of a great collaboration. Pat is

"Three words perfectly describe Pat— credibility, kindness and dedication. Credibility, Pat brings decades of experience and learnings in every aspect of airport business. Dedication, he has always been understanding and willing to work with anyone and everyone. Dedication, has always had extreme focus and respect from industry peers. After 25 years, I have seen Pat ascend from a young business development associate to a highly respected through collaboration, partnership and trust. He is an industry icon and has left his legacy on the business. He will be missed.” ‒ Rick Iapicca “Pat has had a career which spanned through many decades and many departments to include finance, business development and operations. He is pragmatic, thoughtful and always worked

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"Pat is the type of person that would always ask about your family, but he really meant it! He would ask about stories you mentioned weeks before. One time he found out I liked collecting coins and he bought me a very expensive collector coin! I still remember the time he had us rent a van to submit an RFP and drove it down the entire East Coast. He always listened to local operators!" ‒ Tim Slaney “While Pat may have been the quiet one at the table, in my experience, I always saw him as the one silently strategizing to find a deal that not only benefited the company he served but also the airport program he was advocating. He truly personified ‘Partnerships’ with the oft used ‘win win’ perspective. The esprit de corps he approached airport concessions development will be sorely missed. He was a Gentleman in every sense of the word.” ‒ Rebecca Ramsey Thank You for Your PASSION and Dedication to Our Industry and SSP America! A heartfelt "It has been a pleasure working with you over the years. Your integrity, intellect and effectiveness as a senior executive are exemplary. Wishing you all the best in the future and please do stay engaged in travel retail." ‒ Les Cappetta "I've known Pat for over 30 years! His impact on the industry is legendary. What was most impactful, to me, was how he treated people, always with sincerity, utmost integrity and genuine honestly. The heart of Pat's legacy will beat on for many, many years to come!" ‒ Pat Carroll industry icon." ‒ Chris Demitz “A legend in our crazy, fantastic business. He is a dear friend and putting his name on SSP America when he did, means everything to me as his name legitimized us as a company.” ‒ Pat Murray