GBA is expanding its
transportation services to include aviation. To help with the new focus, GBA
has hired Ed Young as the aviation market leader. He will be headquartered in
the Lenexa, KS office with efforts focused on growing GBA’s presence as a
trusted partner with aviation consultants and airports within the FAA Central
Region. Young’s specialties include airport planning, airspace, land
acquisition, project financing, public engagement and environmental issues.
“We’re looking to increase
GBA’s transportation group to include all modes of transportation and offer a
more well-rounded service to our clients and the community. Ed brings a vast
amount of knowledge and experience in the aviation sector and we’re excited to
grow this group with him,” said Jim Jarrett, GBA’s Bridge Group Principal and
Vice President.
Ed brings 20 years of
aviation experience, most notably as the Director of Aviation for the Kansas
Department of Transportation, Aviation Division. During his time there the
division was recognized with several awards including the President’s Award for
Aviation from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Engineers. Along with Ed’s aviation experience he also spent several years in
city and county government serving as a city administrator, county
administrator and county counselor.