Chris Czarnecki

Chris Czarnecki has a diverse work experience in the aviation industry. Chris worked at Port of Portland as the Director of PDX Business, Properties, and Airline Affairs, where they managed and developed the real estate assets at Portland International Airport. Chris also collaborated with PDX signatory airlines on financial, operating, and development strategies. Additionally, they served as the PDXNext Directing Sponsor, overseeing a $2.0B portfolio of projects.

Prior to their time at Port of Portland, Czarnecki worked at Southwest Airlines in various roles. As the Manager of Airport Affairs, they handled all corporate real estate functions for a portfolio of Southwest Airlines airports. Chris also served as a Business Consultant, representing the business customer on a technology project and facilitating the development of new business processes. Furthermore, they worked as a Facilities Project Manager, overseeing multiple construction projects for Southwest Airlines facilities throughout the US.

Before joining Southwest Airlines, Czarnecki worked at AvPORTS as a Project Engineer, focusing on airport projects.

Overall, Czarnecki's work experience showcases their expertise in airport operations, real estate management, project management, and strategic planning within the aviation industry.

Chris Czarnecki completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where they studied from 1990 to 1995. Subsequently, they pursued a Master of Science in Aviation with a specialization in Airport Management and Development at the Florida Institute of Technology from 1998 to 2000.