David H. Broussard, Jr. MEDP

David Broussard currently serves as Deputy Director of England Airpark.  David has been a part of the England Airpark team since 2011 having previously served as the Airpark Development Manager. As Deputy Director, David is part of the Senior Executive staff of England supporting the Executive Director by managing economic development activities, commercial real estate, marketing, and landside operations.

David’s duties include managing lease negotiations, tenant needs, site certification, RFP responses, and Airpark marketing.  David’s role requires him to work closely with regional and state partners Louisiana Economic Development LED), Regional EDO-Louisiana Central the Central Louisiana Chamber, Central Louisiana Regional Port, and Cleco Power on business recruitment to Central Louisiana.

David has completed extensive training in multiple areas of economic development through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), and is a graduate of the Advanced 3.0 Master Economic Development Practitioner program through the university partnership of TCU, Clemson University, Southern Miss, and the University of New Mexico and holds the Master Economic Development Practitioner designation (MEDP).  David is also a CCIM candidate having started the Certified Commercial Investment Manager’s designation.

His professional organizations include the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), Louisiana Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD), and the Rapides Parish Workforce Development Board.

David is very active in the community, and his volunteer efforts include the Alexandria Kiwanis Club-Past President and Board member.  A founding board member of the Young Professional’s Group of Central Louisiana, board member United Way of Central Louisiana, Dixie youth Baseball Coach, Alexandria Country Day School basketball coach, and parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church.

David is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana but has called Alexandria home since 2005.  He is married to LeAnne Melder Broussard of Natchitoches, LA who is an attorney practicing in Alexandria and they have three children-twins Beau and Briggs, and little brother Baylor.

Tom Cizauskas, A.A.E.

Tom Cizauskas, A.A.E. is the Business Administration Manager for the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority.  He is charged with ensuring all business efforts aim to improve our guest’s experience while supporting and growing the Airport’s various lines of business. He manages property management, negotiating and writing leases and agreements, procurement, legal compliance, and budget research.

Jennifer Diaz, CFM

Jennifer Diaz, CFM, is the Executive Director of MVI Services, LLC, where she leads facility management operations for 15 Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facilities across the United States. With over 14 years of specialized experience in the ConRAC industry, she brings deep expertise in budget oversight, contract and vendor management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. Jennifer holds the Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) credential through IFMA, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in the facility management profession. Her leadership is defined by operational discipline, clear communication, and a passion for building high-performing teams.

Nathan Garner

Nathan Garner is Director of Aviation Services with Cerulean Aviation, a Strategic Business Unit of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District. In his role, he is responsible for leading Cerulean Aviation in its vision to become synonymous throughout the region with excellence in Aviation Customer Service. Nathan has more than 25 years of experience in the broader Aviation Industry and 20 years in Aviation Ground Services. He is a member of the American Association of Airport Executives and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management.

Bryan Johnson

Bryan Johnson came to the role of Executive Director with the Johnson County Airport Commission in August 2023.  

Since March 2020, Bryan has served as the airport director for MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. His experience there included providing overall direction and leadership for airport staff and other airport personnel, collaboration with federal, state and local elected officials and agencies, managing property development and tenant recruitment, as well as providing oversight of the annual budget, public relations and community affairs. Significant achievements in this role include negotiation of the airport’s land lease agreement with Boeing (a $200 million investment) and a $34 million terminal expansion project.

Bryan has served in leadership positions at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Quad City International Airport, Lincoln Airport and Kearney Regional Airport. His career experience also includes working as an airport operations agent, airport analyst and senior consultant for Aviation Management Consulting Group.

In addition, Bryan is an Accredited Airport Executive, and a licensed commercial/instrumental pilot with a first-class medical certificate. He received an aviation management degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver and his Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He belongs to several aviation and aircraft professional organizations.

Jana Kayser, C.M.

Jana has worked for the Duluth Airport Authority since 2012 and is currently the Director of Business and Property Development. In this role, she leads lease administration, negotiation and compliance along with property development efforts, supporting both aeronautical and non-aeronautical initiatives. Her work helps drive strategic growth and long-term asset value for the organization. Jana is a Certified Member with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and an adjunct professor teaching Management of Aviation Services at Lake Superior College. She has been married to Mark for almost twenty years and is the mother of 2 teenage boys who keep her busy as a hockey, baseball & soccer mom.

Jeff Matz 

Jeff Matz is a Client Service Leader in Pond’s Aviation practice, where he works with airports, airlines, and cargo operators to advance air cargo infrastructure and operational strategy. He brings more than 35 years of experience with UPS Airlines, where he played a key role in the planning, development, and design of air cargo facilities across the United States, Europe, and Asia. During his tenure, Jeff oversaw airport properties and airport affairs for 40 U.S. airports and supported major international expansion initiatives in both Europe and Southeast Asia. He has also served on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Fuel Committee and is the inventor of a patented fuel accounting system. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting from Bellarmine University and an MBA from Webster University.

Roger R. Rodriguez, PE, LEED AP

Roger Rodriguez is a Group Leader at Timmons Group, which is a full‑service civil consulting firm headquartered in Richmond, VA and operating throughout the Mid-Atlantic.  Roger leads multidisciplinary teams which support Richmond International Airport through long‑standing on‑call contract engagements.

For the past 19 years, Roger has overseen Timmons’ consulting work at RIC, managing major landside initiatives including structured and surface parking, land acquisitions and rezoning, Airport Master Plans, PARCS system upgrades, and surface transportation infrastructure. His experience also includes fleet fueling facilities, and supporting the airport’s transition to CNG shuttles through new CNG fueling infrastructure. Most recently, he has assisted with land acquisition efforts aimed at expanding both airside and landside development zones to support the airport’s long‑term business needs.

Roger’s broader portfolio spans complex commercial, industrial, and mixed‑use projects across the Commonwealth of VA. Known for providing a single point of coordination for his clients, Roger integrates firmwide resources to guide projects from early planning and entitlements through design, permitting, and construction.

He is also an active participant in the International Council of Shopping Centers, where he has held multiple leadership roles for over a decade.

Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, delivering efficient and sustainable services to clients nationwide. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

Steve Schellenberg

Mr. Steve Schellenberg, Vice President of Business Development, IMS Worldwide, Inc. has been involved in logistics, manufacturing, distribution and transportation for over thirty years.  His experience includes managing all aspects of automotive supply chains, global distribution and third-party logistics.  He has extensive experience in the North America Free Trade Agreement trading regions and has managed air cargo, freight forwarding and air charter operations. 

Mr. Schellenberg has conducted assessments of global supply chains and has performed evaluations related to supply chain security, supply chain custody and emerging technologies to identify container location, status and condition.

Mr. Schellenberg has held or is currently holding the following positions of responsibility:

• Chair of the Free Trade Alliance Logistics Task Force in San Antonio, Texas, leading the cities effort in the creation of an air cargo marketing and business development strategy for Kelly Air Force Base following the U.S. Base Closure Act
• President of the San Antonio Transportation Association
• Program Chair for the Annual Conference for the International Cargo Security Council
• Member of the Commercial Operations Advisory Committee’s Advisory sub-group for Advance Manifest requirements, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Logistics consultant during Phase II and Phase III of the Transportation Security Administration’s Operation Safe Commerce: a maritime security initiative managed by the Seattle/Tacoma Load Center
• Track Leader/Chair, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Annual Conference, Multiple Session Chairs including E-commerce Panel
• Co-publisher of “The New Borderless Marketplace” published in 2012 for NAIOP, a White Paper on e-commerce with a focus on re-positioning retail and warehouse properties for tomorrow’s retail sector
• Co-publisher of “The Promise of E-Commerce, Impact on Retail and Industrial Real Estate”, a updated white paper published in March 2015 for NAIOP
• Member, Advisory Board and Guest Lecturer, University of Houston, College of Supply Chain and Logistics Technology
• Member, Business Advisory Committee, Logistics Center of Excellence, Houston Community College
• Founder, Bloodhound Tracking Device, a supply chain visibility and security technology product

Mr. Schellenberg has conducted significant port, inland and airport infrastructure assessments related to logistics and industrial developments that foster economic growth.  Mr. Schellenberg has also authored numerous reports on how logistics and supply chain reconfigurations create industrial development value and opportunity and the array of supporting efforts that create opportunities for growth and wealth. 

Kurt Schwager

Kurt has spent his entire 34-year career in the aviation and transportation industry. He brings a unique perspective, having been involved in airport rental car projects from both sides - as a consultant to airports and as a tenant operator with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He often describes himself as a “recovering” rental car professional. For the past 11 years, he has served as Chief Development Officer at Jacobsen|Daniels, where he has helped guide the firm’s growth and expansion into new markets and service areas.