Prior to forming The Loney Group in June, 2000, Mary
Rose Loney was the Commissioner of Aviation for the Chicago Airport
System, including O'Hare International and Midway Airports, as well as Meigs
Field. In this capacity she directed all airport operations, fiscal affairs and
capital development for the Airport System. Chicago O'Hare was the world's
busiest airport for both passengers and aircraft operations.
In
1999, O'Hare handled 897,000 aircraft operations and 72 million passengers,
while Midway served 13.5 million passengers with 297,000 aircraft operations.
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The System serves as landlord to 93 airlines, 142 business tenants
and 60,000 employees. Ms. Loney directed a $2 billion Capital Development
Program including a $761 million new terminal project for Midway Airport.
Ms. Loney's professional accomplishments have been recognized by the
Chicago City Council, City Club of Chicago, Governor George Ryan and the
Chicago Sun-Times.
From 1993-1996, Ms. Loney was the Director of
Aviation for the City of Philadelphia's airports, including Philadelphia
International and Northeast Philadelphia Airports. She is credited with
reversing the decline of Philadelphia's airports with major terminal
infrastructure improvements, new international air service, improved food,
beverage and retail stores and a fresh focus on customer service. Her
accomplishments have been publicly recognized by the Philadelphia Inquirer,
Philadelphia Magazine, Philadelphia City Council and the Pennsylvania House of
Representatives and State Senate.
Ms. Loney has dedicated her
professional career to the management of airports. She is a 1973 Magna Cum
Laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Arts Degree)
and holds a Master of Public Administration Degree (1983) from the
University of Nevada at Las Vegas. In 1975, she began her career in the
aviation industry marketing air tours of the Grand Canyon for Grand Canyon
Airlines. Ms. Loney then joined McCarran International Airport in Las
Vegas, Nevada and ascended to Planning Services Manager directing environmental
and policy planning activities.
From 1984-86, Ms. Loney administered
day-to-day operations at Albuquerque International Airport as the
Assistant Aviation Director. From 1986-89, Ms. Loney was the
Assistant Director of Aviation for San Jose International Airport,
California's fourth largest airport. Ms. Loney was named First Deputy
Commissioner of Aviation for the City of Chicago Airport System in
1989. In this capacity she directed operations, maintenance and security for
O'Hare's airfield, terminal building and parking/roadway facilities. Ms. Loney
served as Deputy Executive Director of Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport from 1992-93 where she directed all fiscal and budgeting activities
including contracts, leasing, real estate services and personnel programs.
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| President and CEO
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THE LONEY
GROUP |
| Founded aviation consulting practice in June, 2000 with a targeted
focus on planning, developing and improving commercial airport operations,
facilities and services. The Loney Group also creates strategic partnerships
with reputable industry firms to provide customized professional services on a
project specific basis. Initial clients include Philadelphia International and
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airports. |
| Commissioner of
Aviation Chicago Airport System |
1996-2000 |
| First Deputy
Commissioner of Aviation |
1989-1992 |
| Chicago
O'Hare International Airport |
Chicago, Illinois
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Appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1996 as Commissioner of
Aviation for the Chicago Airport System including O'Hare International, the
world's busiest airport, Midway Airport and Meigs Field. Directed all airport
operations, fiscal affairs and capital development for the Airport System. In
1999 the Chicago Airport System handled 1.2 million aircraft take-offs and
landings and 86 million passengers with an operating budget of $580 million and
2,200 employees. The Airport System serves as landlord to 93 airlines, 142
business tenants and 60,000 employees.
Launched a $2 billion Capital
Development Program including a $761 million new terminal project for Midway
Airport. Organized and started first cooperative regional Noise Compatibility
Commission with 17 municipalities and eight school districts to administer a
$300 million residential and school sound insulation program. Negotiated new
$80 million food and retail program introducing fresh concepts, local Chicago
products and value pricing for customers. Led efforts to expand international
air service through the promotion of open skies and federal liberalization of
aircraft landing and take-off slots. Implemented the nation's first public
access program for automatic heart defibrillators within airport terminal
buildings.
As the First Deputy, directed the functions of 14 line
divisions in the areas of airfield/terminal operations, Airport security,
facilities maintenance and construction, parking and ground transportation
services. Facilities included 7,700 acres with four (4) terminal buildings and
seven (7) runways and 25,000 public parking spaces. Co-chaired Chicago Delay
Task Force, a major airport/airline/FAA cooperative effort that developed and
implemented solutions to reduce aircraft delays at both O'Hare and Midway
Airports. |
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1993-1996 |
| Philadelphia International Airport |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Appointed by Mayor Edward G. Rendell in 1993 as Director of
Philadelphia's Airport System including Philadelphia International Airport and
its general aviation reliever, Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Directed all
Airport operations, maintenance, fiscal affairs, planning, and construction
programs. Managed 600 employees; oversaw total Airport employee population of
10,000. Negotiated and directed a $500 million Capital Improvement Program that
included major new terminal facilities and new runway. Led a new $196 million
food, beverage and retail program and launched international air service
expansion efforts. Created fresh new focus on customer service, which included
Airport employee recognition program, surveys, focus groups and innovative
services and amenities designed to promote airport excellence. |
| Deputy Executive
Director/Finance and Administration |
1992-1993 |
| Dallas/Fort Worth
International Airport |
Dallas/Fort Worth,
Texas |
| Served as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for Dallas/Forth
Worth International Airport. Directed all financial transactions and budgetary
activities as well as oversaw functional departments for contracting,
leasing/property management, equipment/supplies procurement, information
systems and personnel service for 1,400 Airport employees. Operations,
maintenance and debt service annual budget totaled $230 million. |
| Assistant Director of
Aviation |
1986-1989 |
| San Jose International
Airport |
San Jose,
California |
| Assistant Aviation
Director |
1984-1986 |
| Albuquerque International
Airport |
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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| Airport Planning
Services Manager |
1979-1984 |
| McCarran International
Airport |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Lecturer/Instructor |
1984 - Present
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| Taught graduate level courses in aviation management at Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University. Lectured on domestic and international aviation
policies at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr
College and Cornell University. |
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Master of Public Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas,
Nevada, 1983.
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology/Philosophy, University of
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Magna Cum Laude graduate, 1973. |
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- President's Advisors
Council, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Chicago Network of
Women
- Board of Directors,
Chicago-Gary Airport Authority (1996-2000)
- Board Member, Chicago
Economic Development Commission (1996-2000)
- Accredited Airport
Executive of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and Board of
Directors (1995-1997)
- Boards of Directors,
Chicago Tourism and Visitors Bureau and Philadelphia Convention and Visitors
Bureau (1993-2000)
- Board of Directors,
Chicago Public Art Commission (1996-2000)
- Board of Trustees, St.
Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA (1994-1997)
- Board of Directors,
Forum of Executive Women (FEW), Philadelphia, PA (1994)
- Mayor's Arts and
Culture Advisory Council, Philadelphia, PA (1993-1996)
- Federally appointed
member: Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering and Development
Committee (1994-1996)
- Board of Directors,
Illinois Public Airports Association (1990)
- Board of Directors,
California Association of Airport Executives (1987-1989)
- Member, Phi Kappa Phi
National Honorary Society (1983)
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- 1999 Citizen of the
Year Award, City Club of Chicago
- 1999 Woman of
Achievement, Anti-Defamation League of Chicago
- 1998 Woman of the
Year, Chicago Women in Transportation Services (WTS)
- 1998 and 1995
Transportation Awards, March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- 1996 Governor's Honor
Roll of Women, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- 1995 Hospitality
Award, Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association
- 1994 AAAE Chairman's
Award for outstanding contributions to the profession of airport
management
- 1994 Business Woman of
the Year Award, Great Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
- 1994 Career Excellence
Award, Norristown Business and Professional Women's Club
- 1994 Woman of the Year
Award, Philadelphia Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
Association
- 1989 Tribute to Women
in Industry (TWIN) Award, San Jose, California
- 1988 Woman of
Achievement Award, Santa Clara County, California
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