Leadership Category: WBP Directors

Michael McCarter joined Ricondo & Associates, Inc. (Ricondo) in 2023. He has 11 years of diversified aviation experience ranging from airports and airlines to management consulting. Mr. McCarter currently supports multiple efforts at Ricondo ranging from new airport development studies to common use for Austin Bergstrom International Airport, the Chicago Department of Aviation, Clark County Department of Aviation, and the Houston Airports System.
For Austin Bergstrom International Airport Mr. McCarter is currently supporting electrification and vertiport studies to aid the Airport in decision making on upcoming technologies. At Chicago O’Hare Mr. McCarter is leading a common use effort which includes evaluations of operations models, funding requirements and sources, and cost recovery methods.

Prior to joining Ricondo Mr. McCarter worked for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport where he served as an airport planner with a focus on terminal and airfield planning. He worked on a diversity of projects ranging from Airport Layout Plan updates, passenger flow studies, Airplane Design Group IV improvements, and land use planning.

After having an opportunity to work on an array of different airport projects Mr. McCarter returned to school to pursue a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at TCU. After graduation Mr. McCarter joined American Airlines in their MBA rotational program. During his first rotation he worked as a Commodity Manager focusing on outsourced airport services. This included coordination with internal and external stakeholders to develop, negotiate, and implement sustainable services and material contracts for CLT & ORD and Commercial Real Estate. His second rotation took him to Alliances and Partnerships where he developed financial models to identify areas of opportunity with American’s international and domestic airline partners to increase overall value. After working on the strategic side, he transitioned over to the relationship side where he focused on Joint Business and Equity Partnerships in Asia Pacific.

Dring Covid, Mr. McCarter transitioned over to International Network Planning where he developed short-term and long-term international service plans that effectively and efficiently utilized American’s fixed assets to meet the needs of Americans customers and strategic objectives. While challenging he successfully redeveloped American’s short and mid-term long-haul network plan to Asia Pacific maximizing flexibly, potential revenue, connectivity, while minimizing cost to match passenger and cargo demand.

Once the initial shock of the pandemic had past Mr. McCarter transitioned over to his final rotation with American in Strategic Planning and Analysis. While there he worked with multiple teams across the company including Network Planning, Alliances and Partnerships, Corporate Real-estate, Airport Operations, Customer Experience and Finance to identify constraints in American’s existing infrastructure portfolio and develop creative solutions to maximize the use of existing space and/or identify projects that could maximize American’s return on investment and support the companies’ long term strategic goals.
After gaining a diversified knowledge base Mr. McCarter was hired by a management consulting firm to lead a team of management consultants based in the United States and Germany. While there he worked on an array of projects ranging from workforce transformations to operational strategy development for both Airports and Airlines across North America and the Middle East.

Mr. Schumacher specializes in the Global Civil Aviation Markets. His multifaceted work focuses on several sectors: Airports & Infrastructure, Airlines & Operators, and Aviation Services/Manufacturing, Business/General Aviation. Mr. Schumacher has excelled in recruiting senior executives in Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Complex Manufacturers, Aircraft Charter and Management, and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO). He also partners with companies serving the broader aerospace ecosystem: Financing and Leasing, Ground Handling, Refueling, and various complementary offerings. His consultancy has been instrumental in helping many of the largest aerospace and aviation companies in the world attract and retain top talent. This dedication to enhancing the aviation sector’s efficiency and service quality remains at the forefront of his work. Much of Mr. Schumacher’s work involves close
collaboration with private equity firms, infrastructure funds, investment bankers, and management consultants. Mr. Schumacher has been with Korn Ferry for over ten years and holds a bachelor’s degree in general business from the University of Alabama. In addition to his professional background, Mr. Schumacher is a proud father of two boys and
an avid golfer and outdoorsman.

Doug Woehler, Director of Business Development at ADB SAFEGATE, brings over 30 years of expertise in aviation, focusing on enhancing operations through automation, use of latest technologies and data analytics. His role involves improving operational efficiency and knowledge of airport and airline operations. With a results-driven approach, Doug contributes to the evolution of airside management in the United States, benefiting from ADB SAFEGATE’s international presence in over 2,500 airports.

He actively engages in the aviation community through ACI-NA committees and industry events. Additionally, Doug’s diverse background includes founding two businesses and distinguished service in the United States Marine Corps, where he received numerous accolades.

Yasmin M. Sheriff, Esq. is the Principal and Managing Director of Strategy Maven, LLC.

Yasmin leads this strategic business consulting firm that specializes in food and beverage and retail concessions in the airport and travel industry. With over 20 years of experience in business development, ACDBE/MWBE programs, DEI, marketing, legal, operations, and strategic partnerships, Yasmin works to support private and public entities in obtaining, creating, and maintaining successful concessions programs and community partnerships. Additional areas of focus include financial analysis and economic development, concepts and branding of multi-unit stores, small business certification and advocacy, federal and state regulatory compliance, contracts, and development of effective negotiation strategies.

A recognized and proven diversity and inclusion leader, Yasmin began her airport career as a DBE program consultant and then Deputy Director of Diversity at Boston Logan International Airport. From there, Yasmin worked with HMSHost (Avolta) in Strategic Alliances and Business Development and served as Assistant General Counsel and thereafter managed Business Development and ACDBE programming for Stellar Partners, Inc. Yasmin is an active member of several related industry associations including Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), AAAE, Women’s Foodservice Forum, National Diversity Council, and American Bar Association, and is a licensed attorney with the Massachusetts State Bar.

As Gensler’s Global Aviation Practice Leader, Tim Hudson brings more than 32 years of experience in the planning, design, and delivery of regional, hub, and international airport terminal projects. He has led project teams at some of the world’s busiest airports, such as DFW, ATL, and LAX, supporting both airport and airline clients. He brings a unique understanding of how to successfully deliver design solutions in active airport environments. A focus of Mr. Hudson’s career has been an emphasis on passenger processing, including check-in, baggage screening, and passenger screening, as well as focusing on the overall passenger experience.

Tim is driven to remain active and committed to participating in the aviation industry through involvement on committees and boards, while collaborating with his colleagues and peers. As an ACI-NA member and Gensler’s appointed ACI-NA Alternate Representative, he is looking for opportunities to become fully engaged in the ACI-NA organization while making a difference. The opportunity to serve ACI-NA and the aviation industry through involvement on the WBP/Associates Board of Directors would be both an honor and rewarding experience that provides this fulfilling opportunity.

As an example of his recent commitment to the aviation industry and prior to joining Gensler, Tim was active in ACC in a committee Chair role for both the Terminal and Planning, Design and Construction Symposium Committees. Once he joined Gensler in 2016, he was identified to become Gensler’ ACC representative, eventually serving on the ACC Board for 2 consecutive 2-year terms.

His accomplishments with ACC include:

• 2022 ACC Task Force Lead for Establishment of DEI Program
• 2018-2022 ACC Board of Directors
• 2017 ACC Planning, Design and Construction Symposium Chair
• 2016 ACC Planning, Design and Construction Symposium Vice Chair
• 2016 ACC Terminal Committee Chair
• 2015 ACC Terminal Committee Vice Chair

This involvement in ACC and commitment to DEI led to Tim forming ACC’s DEI Task Force to establish and develop a DEI program that aligns with the ACC Mission Statement. The goal was to put in place a DEI initiative that started at the Board and ACC staff level, that would be shared with membership, and reinforced by an affirmation statement capturing that commitment to the program. Leading the procurement and RFP process, he led the creation of an RFP that was issued to three highly qualified DEI consulting firms, and following an interview process, resulted in the selection of Mariama Boney, CEO of Achieve More to be that consultant. Through workshops, presentations and interactive group sessions, ACC was able to focus on developing a DEI mission statement and commitment throughout its organization and membership to create equal opportunities for all individuals and member businesses within ACC to succeed.

With Tim’s final ACC Board position having ended in 2022, he is proactively looking for an opportunity to use his past 7 years of experience in ACC committee and Board leadership positions to make a difference in ACI-NA through participation in the WBP/Associates Board of Directors. This commitment includes attending all in-person meetings, virtual discussions and leadership of initiatives and committees.

Brad Rolf is a vice president and serves as the Rocky Mountain and South-Central Aviation Services Business Unit Leader for Mead & Hunt, one of the nation’s leading architecture, planning, and engineering organizations.  With a degree in civil engineering and licensed as a Professional Engineer, he has over 26 years of aviation consulting experience.  Throughout his career, Brad has become a proven partner to the professional services, airport sponsor, and FAA communities.

Brad enjoys being an active contributing member in the aviation community, with more than 15 years of participation with ACI-NA.  He serves as the ACI-NA Environmental Committee Land Use Working Group Co-Chair.  Brad has also served on Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) project panels and has contributed to Transportation Research Board (TRB) publications.  Additionally, Brad has served as Chair of the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) Planning and Environmental Committee.  Through his service to the aviation community, Brad has developed a strong understanding of the aviation industry and the vital role that ACI-NA fulfills for its members.

Brad’s goal is to continue the trajectory of ACI-NA membership functioning in partnership to advocate for airports and the aviation community.  As one of the nation’s leading aviation consulting firms, Mead & Hunt is an active and dedicated contributor to ACI-NA.  Mead & Hunt is committed to providing Brad with the time and resources required to serve as an effective WBP/Associates director.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradrolf/

Michael Boland, a vice president at Ricondo, offers strategic consulting and advisory services across a broad set of airport issues as well as leading the firm’s business development initiatives at airports throughout North America. Previously, Mr. Boland served as the chief operations officer for MAG USA, a subsidiary of Manchester Airports Group, where he focused on offering commercial services to airport operators. Prior to his time at MAG USA, Mr. Boland worked in various roles for the City of Chicago, including positions at the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and the Office of the Mayor, where he was instrumental in developing and implementing the $8.5 billion O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP). For the CDA, Mr. Boland oversaw policy and regulatory matters, including issues ranging from the high-density rule to passenger facility charges. He also led the City of Chicago’s effort to complete a multi-runway environmental impact statement and secure a significant letter of intent from the Federal Aviation Administration to fund portions of the OMP. Mr. Boland started his career working on Capitol Hill and his collective experience gives him a strong understanding of airport policy and governmental issues facing airports. His time working directly for both a US airport and a commercial UK airport company has provided him with a varied and valuable perspective to the airport consulting industry.

Arica Gately is currently the Senior Director of Airport Business Development at CLEAR, where she is responsible for growing CLEAR’s airport network. Arica has helped establish CLEAR’s registered traveler program, which is Safety Act certified by the Department of Homeland Security, at over 40 airports (and growing!).

Experiencing the transformation to a mobile-first world while in college made Arica intimately aware of technology’s influence on daily life. As a result, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of aviation and technology and has spent most of her burgeoning career working with airports to bring innovation to travelers. Prior to joining CLEAR, Arica was the Senior Manager of Airports Business Development at Lyft. There, she helped establish rideshare as a transportation option at hundreds of airports across the US and Canada.

Arica has a BA in Political Science from the University of Chicago, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two young boys.

Pam has spent over 20 years in the airport industry, with particular focus on business development, landside services, IT solutions and concessions. She brings a diversity of experience on both sides of the business, having worked for airports and private sector airport operators and service providers.

Pam joined Paradies Lagardre in 2018 and is now responsible for business development at 20+ U.S. airports, including ACDBE and brand partner relationships.

She started her airport career at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport where she managed over 130 contracts, licenses, permits and operating agreements across the Business & Properties spectrum.
She then returned to her hometown of Portland, Oregon as a Property Manager for the Port of Portland, with oversight for a variety airline, general aviation, concessions and operating contracts
at Portland International Airport (PDX) and the Port’s three general aviation airports. She also served as the Concessions Program DBE liaison.

Pam went on to the private sector as an ACDBE certified consultant, specializing in airport WiFi and related public facing IT business solutions for IBM, Sprint, T-Mobile and Laptop Lane, in addition to several airports.

Prior to joining Paradies, Pam was Sr. Vice President for SP+ Airport Services, the industry leading provider of parking, transportation and other landside services in airports.

Pam is a founder, and currently serves as Secretary for Capital Sisters International, a non-profit micro-finance organization dedicated to advancing the economic empowerment of women in developing countries through entrepreneurship. She also served on the Advisory Board for the USO at PDX, helping to develop and launch the first ever USO at PDX.