Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Occupational safety and health management; Airport management; Economic development; Marketing
Major Product/SVS:
Air transportation; Major maintenance; Repair; Overhaul; Air cargo
Favorite Business Publication:
Air Cargo World; Small Business Digest; Military Times; Aviation Weekly; Airport Improvement; American Association of Airport Executive Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Practicing Tai Chi as a second degree black belt; Reading; Participating in church activities; Weightlifting; Performing calisthenics; Bicycling; Hiking; Photography; Playing and watching football and basketball; Spending time with his wife and children
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Science in Safety Science and Principles, Concentration in Ergonomics, University of California, Berkeley, with Honors (2009); Master of Science in Industrial Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, Cum Laude; Associate of Science in Counseling
Affiliations Awards:
Airport Minority Advisory Council; South West Louisiana Heart Walk Campaign, American Heart Association; Lake Charles Rotary Club; Navy Memorial; Disabled American Veterans Association; Southwest Louisiana Environmental Managers Association; Louisiana Airport Managers Association; Louisiana Industrial Development Executives Association; Board Member, Professional Institute for Safety Management; Safety Action Team, Federal Aviation Administration; Federal Aviation Safety Action Team; American Association of Airport Executives; Academic Board Member, International Project Management Commission
State/Country of Origin:
WI/USA
Children's Names:
Jovan Malik; Victoria Nicole
Date of Distinction:
7/28/2011
Work History:
Aeroframe Services, LLC (2007-2009); U.S. Navy (1986-2007)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was being blessed with the promotion to serve the citizens of Lake Charles as the Airport Deputy Director for Chennault. This new position affords me the opportunity to be a part of the economic development, job creation, public interface and marketing of not only Chennault, but, the City of Lake Charles and State of Louisiana.
Charity:
American Heart Association; Parent-Teacher Association; Boy Scouts of America; Disabled American Veterans Associations; Lake Charles Habitat for Humanity
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his religious faith, hard work, military training and drive, along with the support he receives from his church, family, executive director and board of commissioners.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his passion for the aviation and aerospace industry. He grew up near and airport and wanted to be involved in a field that was always changing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Ware is a hard charging airport manager, recognized LEAN/Six Sigma expert, economist and ISO-driven manager. On a daily basis he is working with government, corporate, and community economic development offices to better his airport and community. While focusing on such matters he stays committed to aviation, environmental, and health and safety management and compliance. Chennault International Airport Authority is the largest industrial airport in the United States and has a runway that is 10,700 feet long. The airport works with two major companies in the aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry, Aeroframe and Northrop Grumman, and on a daily basis services the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, and Coast Guard. In addition, the airport works with domestic, international, private and commercial companies and pilots conducting chartered flights, cargo and freight deliveries, and industrial services, transiting, or performing flight training. Anthony’s strategic focus is on transportation, aviation and aerospace.
Mr. Ware's philosophy in being successful during challenging times is to continue to learn new skills and methods. - “I am always learning and I have found that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. published in the Morehouse College Student Paper, The Maroon Tiger, in 1947 that I really relate to. What I have taken from that article and applied to my work ethic everyday is that: The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. It takes a hunger to feed and expand your mind, intelligence, curiosity, plus character - that is the goal of true education.”
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Planning, coordinating and directly managing the activities of the airport; Driving the marketing and sales programs to stimulate regional economic development, using the assets, benefits and properties of the airport; Overseeing the coordination, planning and administration of capitol project programs; Promoting job growth in South West Louisiana; Ensuring aviation safety is administered and that the rules and standards of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration are strongly adhered to; Serving as an expert in an array of areas which are focused on aviation operations and economic development; Liaising with members of organizations and programs who manage grant assurance, safety and security functions; Systematically developing initiatives which serve for the improvement of national and international aviation optimization
Education Certifications:
Certified Airport Manager, ICPM; Certified Economist, American Academy of Financial Management (2010); Certification in Executive Management, Harvard Business School (2006); Certified Master Project Manager, American Academy of Project Management; Certified Master Safety Engineer, American Academy of Project Management; Certified Master Project Engineer, American Academy of Project Management; Certified LEAN and Six Sigma Green Belt, Aveta Business Solutions, Ohio; Certified Safety Director, Professional Institute for Safety Management; Lean and Six Sigma Green Belt Accreditation; Certifications in Mental Health, Disaster Preparedness, Economic Preparedness, Emergency Response Planning, Psychology and Crisis Response, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University; Economist Certification, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Awards/Honors:
Louisiana Honor Medal for Military Service, State of Louisiana (2010); VIP of the Year Award, Madison Who's Who (2010); Letter of Appreciation, President William J. Clinton (2006); Letter of Appreciation, President George W. Bush (2005); Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award, City of Jacksonville (2003); Outstanding Military Leader of the Year, City of Jacksonville (2003); Letter of Appreciation, Outstanding Community Work, Former President Jimmy Carter, Habitat for Humanity (2002)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Ware would like to obtain his CPA license, become the executive director of an airport, start his own business, and use his G.I. Bill or Veterans Education benefits to secure a degree in education and a certification in public speaking.