Leadership Transition Recent changes in top leadership (Rick Piccolo retires; Paul Hoback appointed) signal a period of strategic realignment and potential new vendor partnerships. Engage early to align proposals with the new president’s vision and any refreshed priorities.

Concessions Upgrade Ongoing or recent initiatives to upgrade concession offerings provide an opportunity to pitch partnerships in food and beverage, retail, digital ordering platforms, and revenue optimization solutions that enhance passenger experience and spend per passenger.

Disaster Recovery Past disruption from Hurricane Milton underscores the value of resilient operations. Offer services around business continuity planning, emergency communications, and secure IT infrastructure to minimize downtime and protect revenue during disruptions.

Funding Leverage With notable federal funding presence and a recent $20M coastal airport context, there may be avenues to present grant-aligned technology, sustainability, and infrastructure modernization solutions that could be financed via public funding streams.

Sustainable & Digital The tech stack and emphasis on security indicate openness to digital transformation and compliant, scalable tech—ideal for solutions in passenger data analytics, digital marketing, cyber security, and cloud-based services to optimize operations and marketing ROI.