Paslay Group was founded in 2006 to combine the founding partners’ experience in leading capital development programs at some of North America’s largest commercial airports.
Recognizing that airport executives everywhere are tasked with multi-billion dollar projects that have no margin for error, the need for expanded specialized expertise from outside partners with first-hand knowledge and an owner’s point of view became evident.
The first full-service airport development consultancy of its kind, Paslay Group began by offering Executive Program Management – a term coined by CEO & Managing Partner R. Clay Paslay. With this service, Paslay Group works as an extension of an airport’s executive management team to help them execute capital development programs successfully, on time, and on budget.
From there, two additional companies were created to expand Paslay Group’s scope of services and to provide multifaceted assistance to airports with growing, complex needs. These two teams are the Development and Advisory companies.
As Paslay Group continues to grow, our goal remains the same – to elevate airport success by creating custom solutions as unique as the problems they’re designed to solve.
Our Mission
To elevate airport success by assisting commercial airports with expanded expertise and proven creative strategies at critical moments in their growth.
Paslay Group Leadership Team
We are a standard-setting team of industry experts led by former airport executives and municipal leaders with a proven track record of executing capital development programs, commercial development projects, and strategic consulting engagements at the highest level.
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R. Clay Paslay
CEO | MANAGING PARTNER
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Mark Skjervem
PARTNER
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Santa Villarreal
PARTNER | CAO
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Paul Blue
PRESIDENT | EXECUTIVE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
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Margaret McKeough
PRESIDENT | ADVISORY SERVICES
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David J. Arredondo
PRINCIPAL
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James Bennett
PRINCIPAL
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Terry Cassidy
PRINCIPAL
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Rick Jones
PRINCIPAL
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Perfecto Solis
PRINCIPAL
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Jim Young
PRINCIPAL
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Kacey Christie
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Jamie Faletto
CONTROLLER / ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Paul Gowan, Jr.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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John Gruendl
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Martha Hernandez
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Jim Ivy
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Mark E. Kelley P.E.
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Rick Lee
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Jordan Lyle
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL / MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
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Ron Marsh
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Maria S. Mendoza
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Lauren Meurlin
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Aida Morales
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Michael Morford
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Chris Olson
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Penny Parrella
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Javier Salazar
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Jeff Sueck
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Kristin Sullivan
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL / DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
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Colleen Von Hoene
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Mick Waterhouse
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Gary Wilcox
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Holland Young
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Josh Zelechoski
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
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Cathi O’Neill
ASSOCIATE
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Jackie Paslay
ASSOCIATE
A Unique Corporate Structure That Maximizes Success
Within the Paslay Group, there are three independently operating teams led by
industry veterans helping airports meet the challenge of strategic growth. These
companies represent a heightened dedication to client service and an emphasis on
agility and subject matter expertise.
Each team is led by tenured industry experts with both public and private
experience and has the freedom to operate independently and respond to
unique client needs and rapidly changing realities. This structure minimizes
bureaucratic lag times and allows each team to amplify their specific strengths
without sacrificing internal collaboration or a full-service offering.
Awards & Recognitions
We are driven to execute projects at the highest level for our clients. The awards that this work has earned is a testament to building relationships on a foundation of trust, respect, collaboration, and open communication.
| ENTITY | AWARD | PROJECT |
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| 2021 AIA Middle Tennessee Design Awards | Merit Design Award | BNA Vision |
| 2021 DBIA | Aviation | National Award: Excellence National Award: Merit | Nashville International Airport Concourse D and Terminal Wings |
| 2021 DBIA | Aviation | National Award: Merit | LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse |
| ACI-NA Excellence in Airport Concessions Award (2019) | 2019 Best Airport Concessions Transformation Top Shopping and Dining Experience | Aviation Pros | LAX Terminal 1 |
| ACI-NA Excellence in Airport Concessions Award (2015) | 2015 Best Food & Beverage Concessions Program | Los Angeles World Airport and Tom Bradley International Terminal |
| Airport Revenue News | 2014 Best Concessions Program Design Award | LAX |
| ENR Best of the Best 2013 | Best Airport Transit Project | Tom Bradley International Terminal |
| ENR Best Projects 2013 | Excellence in Safety Award of Merit Southern California | Tom Bradley International Terminal |
| The American Institute of Architects – Los Angeles Chapter | Presidential Honoree 2013 Building Team of the Year | LAX |
| International Partnership Institute 2012 | John L Martin Partnered Project of the Year Diamond | Sacramento International Airport Big Build Terminal B |
| ENR | Top 25 Newsmaker - 2004 | R. Clay Paslay |
Interested in Joining the Team
Elevating Airport Success?
If you’re passionate about airport excellence and have a unique
perspective and deep experience to bring to the table, we look
forward to hearing from you.
