Professional management firm Paslay Management Group (PMG) announced that airport industry veteran James Bennett is joining the company as a principal, where he will serve in a strategic leadership role.
Bennett has served as CEO at airports large and small, both foreign and domestic, including work helping the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s (MWAA) strategic framework to advance the Metro subway extension to Dulles International Airport (IAD).
He also fostered the strategic development framework for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to grow in the coming decades and led the team that helped get approval for the Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) redevelopment and established the business plan for operations going forward.
“Given the breadth and depth of his experience and expertise in the governance, executive management, development, and strategic business planning of all aspects of the airport enterprise, Jim will bring significant value to our clients and the firm,” said Clay Paslay, president and managing partner of PMG. “His leadership and experience will be invaluable as PMG continues to leverage the diverse array of expertise and talent PMG has been fortunate enough to develop over the past 15 years.”
Plano, TX-based PMG specializes in advising and representing owners, including airports, through the life cycle of a capital development programs.
“This is an exciting time to join Paslay Management Group and build on the incredible track record that Clay and his team have started,” Bennett said. “I look forward to supporting the continued growth of all aspects of PMG’s current service offerings as well as develop new lines of value-added services for our clients.”
