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SUMMARY:John Binder- AK Dept.of Transportation- Deputy Commissioner To Speak on Alaska's Aviation System
DESCRIPTION:Weekly luncheons are held every Wednesday at noon. Enjoy great food\, dynamic speakers\, and exciting networking opportunities. Chamber luncheons are open to the public. Chamber members receive special member-only pricing.\n\n\n\nExecutive Lunch\n\nUpgrade to the Executive Lunch and receive VIP treatment including cookies and special prize drawings.\n\n\n\nMenu\n\nSalmon Fillet\, Persian Rice\, Blistered Asparagus \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\nJohn Binder - Deputy Commissioner - Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities\n\n\n\nBio\n\nJohn Binder serves as Deputy Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and Executive Director of the Alaska International Airport System.\n\nHe oversees the management of the state's 242 airports including the Anchorage and Fairbanks International Airports\, serves on the board of the National Association of State Aviation Officials\, is a Trustee for The International Air Cargo Association\, and is a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives.\n\nAfter retiring from the Unites States Air Force in September 2012\, Mr. Binder joined Lockheed Martin's National Airspace Implementation Support Contract (NISC) team in assisting the Federal Aviation Administration upgrade Alaska's airspace and air traffic infrastructure. He joined the State of Alaska government in June 2013 when he became the Operations Manager for the Division of Statewide Aviation\, directing aviation operations and planning for the state's rural airports.\n\nMr. Binder had a distinguished active duty career\, retiring in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after 21 years of service. He was a command pilot with both fighter and trainer aircraft experience in the F-15C Eagle\, T-38 Talon\, and the T-6 Texan II. His career encompassed several key leadership positions including managing the Air Force's busiest airfield\, directing installation safety programs\, and directing operational and training flying programs. Lieutenant Colonel Binder is a combat veteran with service in Operations Southern Watch and Noble Eagle\, with military decorations including the Meritorious Service Medal (4)\, the Air Medal\, and numerous additional campaign and service recognition medals.\n\nMr. Binder graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronautical Engineering. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1995 and a Master of Science degree in Space Systems from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2006.\n\nMr. Binder and his wife Kia have four children and live in Anchorage\, Alaska.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nPresentationTitle:  Alaska's Aviation System\n\nThe State of Alaska owns and operates 242 airports making it the largest airport system in North America.  Encompassing nearly all of the primary access points to a state two and a half times the size of Texas\, the system provides safe and efficient transportation to meet the passenger and cargo needs  for all Alaskans\, but especially the 82% of Alaskan communities not connected to the road system.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p class="MsoNormal"><img alt="" height="78" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1598/Image/Chamber_Logos/ChamberLogo-3b5462Tiny.jpg" style="cursor: default\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, &quot\;Trebuchet MS&quot\;\; font-size: 13px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; width: 217px\; height: 78px\;" width="217" /><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;">Weekly luncheons are held every Wednesday at noon. Enjoy great food\, dynamic speakers\, and exciting networking opportunities. Chamber luncheons are open to the public. Chamber members receive special member-only pricing.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Executive Lunch</strong><br />\nUpgrade to the Executive Lunch and receive VIP treatment including cookies and special prize drawings.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Menu</strong><br />\nSalmon Fillet\, Persian Rice\, Blistered Asparagus&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Speaker</strong><br />\nJohn Binder - Deputy Commissioner -</span><span style="color: rgb(31\, 73\, 125)\; font-size: 14.6667px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">Alaska Department of Transportation &amp\; Public Facilities</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><strong>Bio</strong></span></span><br />\n<span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\;">John Binder serves as Deputy Commissioner for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&amp\;PF) and Executive Director of the Alaska International Airport System.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\;">He oversees the management of the state&rsquo\;s 242 airports including the Anchorage and Fairbanks International Airports\, serves on the board of the National Association of State Aviation Officials\, is a Trustee for The International Air Cargo Association\, and is a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\;">After retiring from the Unites States Air Force in September 2012\, Mr. Binder joined Lockheed Martin&rsquo\;s National Airspace Implementation Support Contract (</span>NISC<span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\;">) team in assisting the Federal Aviation Administration upgrade Alaska&rsquo\;s airspace and air traffic infrastructure. He joined the State of Alaska government in June 2013 when he became the Operations Manager for the Division of Statewide Aviation\, directing aviation operations and planning for the state&rsquo\;s rural airports.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\;">Mr. Binder had a distinguished active duty career\, retiring in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after 21 years of service. He was a command pilot with both fighter and trainer aircraft experience in the </span>F-15C<span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\;"> Eagle\, T-38 Talon\, and the T-6 Texan II. His career encompassed several key leadership positions including managing the Air Force&rsquo\;s busiest airfield\, directing installation safety programs\, and directing operational and training flying programs. Lieutenant Colonel Binder is a combat veteran with service in Operations Southern Watch and Noble Eagle\, with military decorations including the Meritorious Service Medal (4)\, the Air Medal\, and numerous additional campaign and service recognition medals.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family: &quot\;times new roman&quot\;\; font-size: 14px\;">Mr. Binder graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Astronautical Engineering. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1995 and a Master of Science degree in Space Systems from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 2006.</span></p>\n\n<div><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;">Mr. Binder and his wife Kia have four children and live in Anchorage\, Alaska.<br />\n&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;"><strong>PresentationTitle:&nbsp\;</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">&nbsp\;Alaska&rsquo\;s Aviation System</span></span>\n\n<div><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\;">The State of Alaska owns and operates 242 airports making it the largest airport system in North America.&nbsp\; Encompassing nearly all of the primary access points to a state two and a half times the size of Texas\, the system provides safe and efficient transportation to meet the passenger and cargo needs&nbsp\; for all Alaskans\, but especially the 82% of Alaskan communities not connected to the road system.</span></span></div>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:The Westmark Sitka Banquet Room 330 Seward Street Sitka\, AK 99835
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URL:https://business.sitkachamber.com/events/details/john-binder-ak-dept-of-transportation-deputy-commissioner-to-speak-on-alaska-s-aviation-system-3842
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