Mitch Chokas

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Managing Director @ TK Airport Solutions Inc.
Mansfield, TX, US
About Mitch Chokas

Aviation Executive with a broad background in consulting, airport planning design and construction, program management, multi-discipline project management, business development and engineering. Expertise in building aviation practices as a seller/doer, selling transportation services, both internally and externally, sustainable airport facilities, asset management, international airport facilities and baggage handling systems. Recognized as a motivated leader with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and ability to manage multiple projects with a virtual team.Specialties: Aviation Program & Construction Management Team Building Team Leadership Client Relationship Building

Mitch Chokas's Current Company Details
TK Airport Solutions Inc.

Tk Airport Solutions Inc.

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Managing Director
Mansfield, TX, US
Mitch Chokas Work Experience Details
  • Tk Airport Solutions Inc.
    Managing Director
    Tk Airport Solutions Inc.
    Mansfield, Tx, Us
  • Red Brick Consulting, Inc.
    Vice President Senior Program Manager
    Red Brick Consulting, Inc. Jul 2023 - Present
    Dana Point, Ca, Us
  • Sunland Group, Inc.
    Senior Vice President
    Sunland Group, Inc. Jul 2020 - Jun 2023
    Austin, Texas, Us
  • Lochner
    Vice President - National Director Of Aviation
    Lochner Apr 2019 - May 2020
    Chicago, Il, Us
    • Recruited by the CEO to lead the National Aviation Practice• Responsible for the National Aviation Strategy• Added Commercial and General Aviation clients• Responsible for profit and loss for the business unit• Exceeded Sales and Profit goals for the past year• Got Lochner involved in several key commercial aviation pursuits
  • Arcadis
    National Aviation Program Manager/North America Integrated Airport Solutions Leader
    Arcadis Mar 2016 - Mar 2019
    Amsterdam, Nederland, Nl
    • Recruited into a senior leadership position to lead the Aviation practice for North America.• Responsible for all Aviation related pursuits with a primary focus towards Program/Construction Management on +$1.0 Billion opportunities• Value Proposition Leader for Aviation • Responsible for North America Aviation Strategy and assist with Global Aviation Strategy.• As pursuit leader proposed on several major airport pursuits and was recently selected at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to provide Program/Construction Management services. Other recent wins include LAX, SFO & MIA.• Currently involved in several key +$1.0 Billion aviation pursuits.
  • Freese And Nichols
    Sr. Aviation Program Manager/Element Manager
    Freese And Nichols Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
    Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    •Assisted the Houston Aviation Alliance (HAA) in winning the Program Management Support Services (PMSS) supporting the $1.5+Billion International Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP).•HAA consists of KBR, Freese and Nichols, HNTB and other Houston based firms. •Focused on the Program Management Support Services team building the organization from the top down, setting up the program process and controls. •Slated to be the Element/Stakeholder Manager managing a team for the Expansion/Renovation of the FIS Building including Baggage Systems for the FIS and the new Mickey Leland International Terminal (MLIT). •Was expected to reside at the airport for the duration of the program, through 2021
  • Freese And Nichols
    Aviation Program Manager
    Freese And Nichols May 2012 - Mar 2016
    Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    Joined Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) as a part of the Implementation Team for the $3.2 Billion DFW Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP). Acting on behalf of the DFW Airport as owners representative managed the design and design management of the overall renovation of Terminal B ($525M construction). Also managed the design and construction of several key projects at Terminal B including the new B-D Connector FIS Corridor ($20Million) which is a sterile corridor that converts 3 existing domestic Regional Jet Gates to International arrival gates. Managed the design and construction of a new stand alone 10 Gate Regional Jet Terminal (Terminal B North Stinger Terminal $40 Million) located on the north side of Terminal B beyond the North Skylink station. Also Managed the Terminals B ($17 Million) and E ($40Million) Baggage Handling Systems. Assisted FNI in winning several Airport projects in the state of Texas.
  • Michael Baker Corporation
    West Region Aviation Director
    Michael Baker Corporation Mar 2010 - Apr 2012
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us
    Recruited to lead and build Baker’s Aviation Practice in the west United States.Also recruited in anticipation of the acquisition of the LPA Group which boosts Bakers standing on the ENR list for Aviation from # 21 to #11 (Revenue increase From $15Million/yr to $45 Million/yr).Developed a strategy for growing the aviation practice for the West (Texas to North to Canada Border and west to Pacific including Alaska and Hawaii).Focused on Strategic alliances for teaming and prime pursuits.Successfully proposed on nine airport opportunities immediately after joining Baker which resulted in 8 shortlists and three wins including a strategic win at DFW airport.
  • Camp Dresser & Mckee, Inc.
    Vice President/Aviation Market Leader
    Camp Dresser & Mckee, Inc. Jun 2007 - Feb 2010
    Recruited into the Consulting and Engineering Division to build the Aviation practice.Developed a national strategy for growing the aviation practice (organically and through acquisition) which included selling internally to client service groups, as well as, pursuing strategic projects at airports.Oversaw the development of the Aviation portion of the “Transportation Tool Kit” that was presented to the client service managers corporate wide to assist them in selling transportation services.Met with each region of the company to develop strategic pursuits that resulted in winning work with many existing client airports and new client airports including AUS, SJC, STL, PNB and DAL.Participated in many of these projects as Technical/Principal advisor. In 2009 this resulted in contract signings of over 140% of the annual goal of the Transportation group.Developed marketing and conference budgets for major airport conferences and coordinated CDM experts as committee participants and speakers.
  • Carter & Burgess, Inc.
    Vice President/Associate
    Carter & Burgess, Inc. Apr 2005 - Jun 2007
    Recruited by Carter & Burgess to kick off the TSA program and continue to build the Aviation practice.Successfully initiated the TSA - AIP/OTA program as Program Manager leading a group of engineers and architects to oversee the design, delivery and installation of in-line Explosive Detection Machines (EDS) for the Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) at 23 domestic Airports.The TSA AIP/OTA program was the only task order to finish its first year with a healthy profit.As a National Aviation Resource Manager for a region of the US pursued and won the Lake Charles New Terminal Design project to replace the existing terminal destroyed by Hurricane Rita.In 2006 Pursued Airport projects in Texas and the Central US and was successful on winning four in a row.Successfully proposed and won the Sacramento Terminal Modernization Program ($1.6 Billion estimated) for C-B's first win on a $1Billion plus Program Management Job.Served as chairman of the Terminal Committee for ACC in 2005 and received acknowledgement for contribution to the TSA Guidelines for Planning, Design and Construction (published in June 2006)Represented Building Programs in a major Aviation Campaign beginning in early 2006. Attended and represented C-B at several major Airport/Aviation Conferences.
  • Hks
    Vice President/Senior Associate
    Hks Mar 2000 - Apr 2005
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Business Development for Aviation related projects and programs. Also managed $100 Million of work at International Terminal D at DFW which included the outbound and inbound baggage system with in-line baggage screening, Jetbridges, Aircraft Parking, 400HZ and pre-conditioned air systems, vehicle charging stations and potable water.
  • Bae Automated Systems, Inc.
    Manager Marketing And Business Development
    Bae Automated Systems, Inc. May 1997 - Mar 2000
    Joined the BAE marketing team during a transition period to redirect the company from an engineering based manufacturing company to a marketing based manufacturing company resulting in re-engineering of processes, procedures and becoming ISO 9001 certified.Reported to the director of marketing and worked directly with the president of the company.Responsible for forming strategic alliances with domestic companies for BAE.Led the effort in doubling BAE’s Operations and Maintenance (O&M) business in 1998. Significantly increased project backlog for the next three years (1999-2002). This resulted in over $100 million in sales.Represented BAE at the Airport Consultants Council (ACC), AAAE, ACI and Passenger Terminal World conferences. Accomplished domestic sales that were instrumental in BAE becoming profitable.
  • Amr Consulting Group
    Senior Associate
    Amr Consulting Group Jan 1994 - Dec 1995
    Responsible for providing consulting services to domestic and international airport projects. Main area of concentration was in the Asia Pacific region and Eastern Europe.Key member of the U.S. Trade& Development Agency (TDA) feasibility study for the new Macau Airport.Worked as project manager for AMRTC on several airport projects in the Asia Pacific region. These projects included follow on consulting engagements for the Macau government at the new Macau Airport.Program Manager for planning New Aircraft Maintenance Base for Malaysia Airlines at the new Kuala Lumpur International Airport.Business plan and facilities evaluation for a new startup airline in the Philippines (CEBU Pacific Air).
  • American Airlines
    Sr. Project Manager Corporate Real Estate
    American Airlines Mar 1987 - Jan 1994
    Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    Managed the Planning, Design and Construction of Airport Facility Projects funded by American Airlines.Responsible for design & construction of airport facilities throughout the US, Caribbean and Europe.Successfully managed over $100.0 million in Airport facility projects with on time and in budget results.Domestic projects included the FBO and Aircraft Maintenance Base for AMR Combs at DIA.International projects included Brussels, Glasgow, the Caribbean and Central America.Co-author of “The AA CRE Guide to Facility Project Management” and “The AA Space Standards Manual”.Chairman of three Airline Technical committees during the design of major airport terminal projects.
  • Buffton Oil & Gas
    Manager Of Engineering
    Buffton Oil & Gas 1985 - 1986
    Managed Oil & Gas Drilling and Production.

Mitch Chokas Skills

Project Planning Program Management Airports Contract Management Aviation Construction Engineering Construction Management Project Management Transportation Management Airlines Feasibility Studies Drainage Business Development Strategy Contract Negotiation Leadership Civil Engineering Project Estimation New Business Development Strategic Planning Operations Management Commercial Aviation Aviation Security Proposal Writing Budgets Land Development Planning Aircraft Civil Aviation Transportation Engineering Government Transportation Planning Stormwater Management Procurement Site Development Traffic Engineering Facilities Management Process Improvement Team Leadership Municipalities Comprehensive Planning Aircraft Maintenance Business Planning Start Ups Airport Construction Collaborative Problem Solving Senior Stakeholder Management Project Engineering

Mitch Chokas Education Details

  • The University Of Texas At Arlington
    The University Of Texas At Arlington
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Colorado School Of Mines
    Colorado School Of Mines
    Petroleum Engineering

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