Join OBTA in this forward look into PDXNEXT redevelopment plans as well as applaud it's 75 years serving Portland -Vancouver market. 

As the Portland International Airport celebrates its 75^th birthday, it is entering a period of major redevelopment to ensure it stays on the leading edge of airports nationwide. Collectively known as PDXNext, this suite of major airport improvement projects will continue providing awarding-winning comfort and convenience for travelers, operational efficiency, and safety and security. At the same time, the destinations served by PDX has grown substantially with many new domestic and international travel opportunities and eleven new PDX shops and restaurants have recently opened earlier this year. The new businesses are the first phase of a three-year airport concessions redevelopment designed to continue bringing PDX travelers new food, beverage and retail choices.

 Learner outcomes:

• PDX is growing rapidly and has many new destinations.
• A major concessions redevelopment program is underway to provide new food, beverage and retail choices.
• The airport terminal and landside areas are entering a period of major investment to meet the future capacity needs and adapt to changing travel patterns.

OBTA is pleased to welcome Mr. Daniel Pippenger General Manager, Planning and Development, Port of Portland, to our November Luncheon at Courtyard Marriott Portland City Center.

Daniel T. Pippenger- Dan Pippenger has been with the Port of Portland since 2006. He is currently the Director of Planning and Development for the Port. The Planning and Development Department is responsible for long range planning, development of the Port’s capital program, asset management program, and tenant improvement program across the Port’s three business lines of aviation, marine, and industrial development. Prior to his current role, he was the General Manger of Marine Operations.

Prior to coming to the Port, Pippenger served 20 years in the United States Coast Guard, retiring with the rank of Commander. His positions included sea duty aboard a polar icebreaker and patrol boat as well as other assignments in marine safety and security, environmental protection, search and rescue, and marine engineering and naval architecture in Seattle, Portland (Maine), San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Portland (Oregon) and Washington, D.C.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from U.S. Coast Guard Academy as well as a Master of Science in Naval Architecture and a Master of Engineering in Ocean Engineering in the program for Marine Environmental Studies from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

He and his spouse, Ellen, live in Portland with their three daughters: Kate (17), Rachel (14), and Julia (12).

In this educational lunch and learn session, Mr. Pippenger will discuss all of the changes and transformation taking place in our Port. 

5 CEU Credits will be earned from attending this session.

Special thanks to our location host, Courtyard Marriott Portland City Center!

Among the most unique downtown hotels in Portland, Oregon, the Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center offers boutique charm & contemporary style. This downtown Portland, Oregon hotel reflects the distinct beauty of our urban home.  Our Courtyard is also Portland’s greenest hotel, the first Gold LEED-certified hotel in the Pacific Northwest, and one of only 15 in the entire country. All of our electricity comes to us from renewable resources. Even the pens and paper that make up the stationary in each room were made with recycled materials.  To learn more visit us here: www.cymportland.com

Parking is $15.00 for event valet, and subject to availability. Street parking and garage parking are available within one block.  

Check this link for nearby parking options and pricing: http://portland.bestparking.com/

Thank you for registering now for this fantastic educational opportunity!