Rick Wielebski, Aviation Director, City of Scottsdale — With more than 20 years of aviation experience, including a decade as General Manager of Atlantic Aviation at SDL, Wielebski brings both operator-level expertise and institutional vision to the role. He'll walk attendees through the Airport Master Plan Update currently underway, a $1 million FAA-funded initiative to enhance safety and efficiency, prepare for future growth, and position SDL to compete for federal and state funding for major capital improvements. This is the most comprehensive look at the airport's future in nearly a decade.

Mary Foote, Director, Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity — Foot's agency is esponsible for coordinating workforce development strategy and analyzing the jobs data that shapes Arizona's economy. She'll present a data-driven look at employment in the Airpark and how Scottsdale Airport drives those numbers. With 15 years in economic development, business attraction, and workforce strategy, Foote brings a rare blend of financial expertise and public-sector vision. Her insights will offer Airpark businesses a clearer picture of the talent landscape ahead.

Ken Edmondson, Vice President of Airport Affairs & Aviation Security at JSX Airlines — The hop-on jet service is redefining regional air travel from SDL's private terminals. Flying 30-seat jets with business-class legroom, complimentary food and drinks, Starlink Wi-Fi, and planeside baggage retrieval, JSX offers the perks of private aviation booked by the seat at attainable fares. Hear how their SDL operations are changing how the Valley flies.