Paslay Group Providing Executive Program Management Services to Assist JWA in Delivering Capital Improvement Program

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paslay Group, the nation's premier airport consultancy, is pleased to announce an expanded engagement at John Wayne Airport (JWA), Orange County. The engagement will assist airport and county leaders in delivering JWA's multi-year Capital Improvement Program and other programs.

The latest approved JWA Airport CIP is valued at an estimated $610 million with projects scheduled through mid-year 2031, including but not limited to replacement of the baggage handling systems, elevators, escalators, security systems, lighting, and signage; improvements to the parking structures, runways and taxiways, stormwater collection/treatment systems, and electrical infrastructure capacity improvements at the Central Utility Plant and Terminals.

Late last month, the Orange County Board of Supervisors amended its 2024 contract with Paslay Group to support setting up a newly formed Planning and Development Division for the airport and implementing a Coordination and Logistics Management, or CALM, team for delivering the Airport's CIP. The CALM program enables efficient coordination of facility impacts across all construction projects occurring on airport property.

"JWA is a critically important economic engine for Orange County and serves destinations nationwide," said Paul Blue, Paslay Group partner and president of PG Executive Program Management. "Our firm is privileged to support JWA in helping the airport plan its facility updates in an organized way to ensure it can maintain its high customer service ratings and continue to thrive ."

John Wayne Airport became a publicly owned facility in 1939 and currently serves about 11. 3 million passengers a year. December 2024 's total passengers were up 7 percent over December 2023. The Airport is 35 miles south of Los Angeles and reaches more than 40 non-stop destinations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

In 2024, J.D. Power honored JWA with its No. 1 ranking in Customer Satisfaction among large airports. Increasing passenger volumes mean the airport is approaching its capacity, driving the need for facility improvements.

"John Wayne Airport is one of our region 's critical assets, and we are carefully crafting plans to meet increasing passenger demand over the next decade while remaining a good neighbor to our surrounding communities,'' said Charlene Reynolds, Airport Director. "We remain focused on our guest experience, ensuring that our facilities support quality service at the highest possible level."

PG EPM's onsite team includes Kris Vogt, PG EPM's director of operations, and Dave Salela, an aviation and transportation industry leader supporting the day-to-day delivery of the capital program. In addition to supporting the establishment of the Airport's Planning and Development Division, the team is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of JWA's CIP, assisting airport leaders in establishing priorities for multiple projects and collaborating with airport staff members in identifying alternative methods for program execution.

Furthermore, at the County's recent direction, PG EPM is establishing a Coordination and Logistics Management (CALM) program at JWA to coordinate facility impacts for all construction occurring on airport property and minimize construction-related impacts on passengers and tenants while maintaining a positive guest experience. The effort is led by Don Chinery, Paslay Group 's CALM subject matter expert, who led the CALM team at Ontario International Airport (ONT) for two years and supported the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) CALM team for 13 years. He is a recognized expert and published author in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

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Paslay Group, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the premiere, full-service airport consultancy providing Executive Program Management, Advisory, and Development services for a wide array of airports implementing capital development programs. Founded in 2006 by former airport executives, PG has successfully assisted owners in delivering airport projects valued at over $24 billion and is managing an additional $19 billion in programs. Visit paslaygroup.com or contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

SOURCE PASLAY GROUP