PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Garver www.garverusa.com Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services. In the top 100 of ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms list, Garver has over 1,300 employees, and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. The tours encompass all aspects of airport operations, including aircraft rescue and firefighting demonstrations and meetings with the police helicopter unit. “We have an obligation to expose the next generation to aviation,” Venables stresses. “Aviation offers more than being a pilot; there are opportunities in airport operations, maintenance, and aircraft work.” This approach aligns with Fort Worth’s educational goals and helps address the anticipated staffing shortages in the industry over the next decade. For Venables, whose background lies in municipal real estate rather than aviation, the airport’s mission has become a personal passion.“When I got out here, I realized right away that people in this business are very passionate about what they do,” he reflects.The enthusiasm proves contagious, spreading from his dedicated staff throughout the airport community. “I’m so fortunate that we have a staff that’s very passionate about aviation, making it easy for me to get very inspired.”As Meacham International Airport celebrates 100 years of service to the aviation community, the spirit of passion and innovation continues to propel it forward, ensuring its vital role in Fort Worth’s aviation future for generations to come. 136 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 01
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