Management Team CHARLES ISDELL, A.A.E., Director of Aviation Charles Isdell has been Philadelphia’s Director of Aviation since 2000. During his tenure, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has served over 200 million passengers on over 3.5 million flights. Average airfares at PHL during that time have dropped 35%, saving passengers billions of dollars. In 2001, The Wall Street Journal named PHL one of the five best airports in the United States. In 2002/2003, the Airport’s concession program was recognized by Airports Council International as the best in North America. In 2006/2007, J. D. Power & Associates ranked PHL among the top U.S. Airports for customer satisfaction. Mr. Isdell holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Temple University. In 2007, he received an honorary Doctorate in Engineering from Drexel University. He is accredited by the American Association of Airport Executives and is a past recipient of the March of Dimes “Service to Humanity Award,” the Multicultural Affairs Congress’s “Industry Appreciation Award” and the PENJERDEL Council’s “Master of the Infrastructure Award.” He was named “Airport Director of the Year” in 2003 by Airport Revenue News Magazine. He serves on the Executive Board of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and is Co-chair of the Board of the Philadelphia High School Hospitality & Tourism Academies. MARK GALE, A.A.E., Deputy Director of Aviation - Operations and Facilities Mr. Gale is responsible for leading a group of managers in directing the day-to-day activities of the airport, including all aspects of airport operations, building maintenance, electrical and electronic services, design and construction, HVAC, pavement and grounds, facility services and related administrative units. Prior to being appointed Deputy, he served as the Airport's Operations Manager (1996-2000), and has held several other operations positions with the Division of Aviation since 1989. Mr. Gale holds a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (1987). He is an accredited member in the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Mr. Gale also serves on several industry committees, including AAAE's Operations, Safety and Planning Committee, as well as Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) Technical Affairs Committee. EDWARD C. ANASTASI, Deputy Director of Aviation, Finance and Administration Mr. Anastasi is responsible for Airport financial operations, capital program funding and administration, human resources, procurement, contract management and materials management. He joined the Division of Aviation in 1977 and became the Airport's Financial Services Manager in 1980. He was appointed Deputy Director in 1997. Mr. Anastasi holds a Bachelor's degree (B.S. Accounting, 1971) from LaSalle University. Prior to his joining the Division of Aviation, he served as Audit Supervisor for the Office of the City Controller, Philadelphia, where he oversaw financial and performance audits, then developed and managed the office's computer auditing division. JAMES TYRRELL, Deputy Director of Aviation, Property/Business Development Mr. Tyrell is responsible for the Property Management and overall Business Development functions for the Airport System. He joined the Division of Aviation in 1987 and served as the Airport Properties Manager from 1993 to 2001. He obtained his undergraduate degree (B.S. Marketing/Management, 1982) from Saint Joseph's University. Prior to joining the Airport he worked in commercial real estate and as a site selector for a franchise company. CALVIN M. DAVENGER, JR., P.E., Deputy Director of Aviation, Planning and Environmental Stewardship Mr. Davenger started his aviation career at Philadelphia International Airport in 1991. He has been involved in the accelerated environmental review of the proposed Airport Master Plan Update involving runway construction. The project has resulted in two Environmental Impact Statements. Mr. Davenger was named 2007 Recycler of the Year by the Greater Philadelphia Commercial Recycling Council and was instrumental in the Airport acquiring from PECO Wind the largest renewable energy purchase of a U.S. airport. The estimated environmental benefit is equivalent to planting more than 970,000 trees or not driving more than 12 million miles. Mr. Davenger received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. He was licensed in 1976 as a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.. DENNIS A. WALLER, Deputy Director of Aviation, For Compliance In accordance with the directives of City government and the Federal Aviation Administration, Mr. Waller is responsible for ensuring that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) participate in Airport contract opportunities including construction, capital projects, supplies, services, and professional and consulting contracts as well as concessions. Mr. Waller joined the Division of Aviation in 2007 after serving 13 years as the Deputy Director for Business Development at the Fairmount Park Commission. Prior to his service at Fairmount Park, Mr. Waller served as the Deputy and acting Director of the Minority Business Enterprise Council. Mr. Waller obtained his undergraduate degree (BsEd.) from Wilberforce University and holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania..

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