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Director of Planning on CAOA Board

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For Immediate Release

Centennial Airport Director of Planning Elected to Colorado Airport Operators Association Board

Centennial Airport is proud to announce that Lauren Wiarda, Director of Planning, has been elected to the Board of the Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA). The election took place on June 19 during the CAOA Spring Conference held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Wiarda’s election to the board reflects her leadership, expertise, and long-standing commitment to advancing aviation in Colorado.

Established in 1982, the CAOA represents the interests of Colorado’s 76 public-use airports, providing a unified voice on legislative and regulatory issues, and promoting collaboration, safety, and public awareness of aviation’s vital role in Colorado communities.

Centennial Airport congratulates Lauren Wiarda on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to her continued impact on the future of Colorado aviation.