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Danny Garcia
PDX Central Projects Office, Operations Lead at Port of Portland
Danny Garcia is an aviation professional with over 40 years of experience in military and civilian air traffic and commercial airport settings.
He has held various key roles at large and medium-hub commercial service airports, showcasing exceptional leadership and management skills.
Recognized for his contributions towards establishing industry standards and developing legislative agendas for US airport operators.
Former Vice Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Operations, Planning, and Emergency Management (OPSEM) committee, focusing on Runway Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS) for airports.
Specializing in strategic and tactical leadership, emergency response, project and budget management, airport facility design, staff development, and safety management systems for airports.
Danny Garcia pursued Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and attended Wahtonka High School.
He has held significant positions at organizations like PDXNext Central Projects Office, Port of Portland, and the Federal Aviation Administration, where he served as an Air Traffic Control Specialist and in the US Air Force.
