Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2025

A robust exchange of ideas, a dissection of shared challenges and potential solutions, and sharing of best practices is crucial to the success of educational sessions at the Airport Experience Conference This year’s group of speakers brings their knowledge and enthusiasm to the table over three days of programming Below is a brief introduction to the speakers and moderators who will share their expertise on the main stage this year SPEAKERS & MODERATORS

KIM BECKER Kim Becker is the president and CEO of San Diego International Airport (SAN) and is responsible for the airport’s fiscal management and operational oversight Becker has been in the role since 2017, overseeing several capital improvement projects including the $3 86 billion New T1 program that will replace Terminal 1 with a modernized, more efficient facility and other improvements that enhance the airport experience Prior to her tenure at SAN, Becker served in leadership roles at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) and Lockheed Air Terminal

FRANCISCO ALONZO Francisco Alonzo is the director of customer and concessions development at the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA), where he oversees the

LYNNWOOD BIBBENS As the CEO & founder of ReachTV, Lynnwood Bibbens has led the brand to become the preeminent black-owned MBE-certified airport television network in the United States With more than 50 million monthly viewers and a

management of the in-terminal concession program at Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport While at MWAA, Francisco has led the opening of 50 concessions spaces and two airport lounges Prior to joining MWAA, Alonzo held executive roles at Sheltair Aviation and Denver International Airport (DEN)

network that spans approximately 500,000 hotel rooms and across 90-plus U S airports, Bibbens secured ReachTV’s pivotal seven-year distribution contract with the NFL, a broadcasting alliance with LIV Golf, and a content partnership with TikTok In addition to his work with ReachTV, Bibbens frequently appears on platforms like CNBC, Bloomberg, TD Ameritrade, and the Cheddar network

SUZY BADARACCO Suzy Badaracco is president of Culinary Tides, Inc , which specializes in forecasting food, beverage, consumer, and health trends, helping industry partners navigate market

DAVID BISSET David Bisset is the chief development officer at Paradies Lagardère, where he leads business development, marketing, procurement, and design & construction A

shifts By identifying trend origins, trajectories, and longevity, Badaracco empowers clients to develop strategic products and market approaches Her expertise has made her a leading voice in trend forecasting, guiding businesses through changing consumer landscapes with precision and insight Badaracco holds degrees in Criminalistics, Culinary Arts, and Human Nutrition, with training in military intelligence, Chaos theory, and predictive analysis

New Zealand national, Bisset has more than 20 years of experience across the Pacific, Asia, and the Middle East to his role, most recently serving as a partner with a U S -based private equity firm focusing on American and Middle East-based investments, including in the aviation sector Bisset also worked with Lagardère Travel Retail for 10 years, holding many senior-level positions

DENISE BAILEY Denise Bailey is a consultant at Bailey White Solutions who focuses on funding, efficiency, and compliance in the transportation and governmental sectors as well as

TODD BOUMAN Todd Bouman is the CEO of Proto Hologram, responsible for fundraising, brand development, strategic alliances, content collaborations, and elevating Proto’s presence

procurement, grants and project management and oversight, civil rights, accessibility, agreement negotiation, contract compliance, training, and construction management Prior to her role at Bailey White Solutions, Bailey worked as the vice president of diversity and accessibility at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) In addition to her consulting work, Bailey sits on the board of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)

through thought leadership and presentations at top industry events Prior to being appointed to lead Proto, Bouman served as the president and CEO of Sharp/NEC Display Solutions of America, vice president of marketing at Samsung Electronics; and product marketing manager, mobile computing at Hewlett-Packard

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