Chamber Luncheon at Bricoleur August 2022

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"In Conversation With" Jon Stout
of Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport
Moderated by Gio Balistreri of Russian River Vineyards

Have you been out to the airport lately? Join the Chamber at the August Luncheon where Jon Stout of Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport will be our featured guest and will give us updates on Sonoma County airlines and construction.

August is our Board Recognition Luncheon where we honor the previous service of our volunteer Board Directors and new Directors going forward. In addition, we will be sharing the Chamber’s plan for the coming year and our statement of Financial Position.

Our Member of the Month is Garrett Ace Hardware.

We will be at Bricoleur Vineyards, with food from Oliver’s.

Remember, our luncheon raffle supports the Sherry Kaplan Kahn Memorial Scholarship fund. We have a fantastic opportunity this month! All luncheon attendees will receive one ticket to win a voucher from aha! Airlines for 2 round trip tickets to Reno from Santa Rosa. By accepting the raffle ticket you agree to allow your name and email to be submitted to aha! Airlines. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at our usual rate of $1 per ticket or 6 for $5.

Jon Stout bio:
Jon Stout has over 29 years’ experience in airport management with strong credentials in the areas of airport development, properties, air service development, governmental affairs, operations and marketing. He is responsible for the daily management and long-term development of Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) - a rapidly growing, non-hub commercial air service facility supporting five airlines, an industrial park, 385 based aircraft, 26 commercial tenants and 5 rental car agencies. He oversees a staff of 23 employees. After taking over the reins at STS in 2002 he has initiated and managed several projects which included the improvement project completed 5 years ago and the current modernization and improvement project which will open up the ability to add more carriers once it is completed in spring 2023.
 
Mr. Stout grew up in Sonoma County, received his Bachelors in in Airport Administration  from University of North Dakota at Grand Forks, and earned his Masters in Business Administration at Northwest Missouri State University in 1992. Before returning to his hometown of Santa Rosa, he interned and served at several airports.
 
Jon is an active member in the American Association of Airport Executives, Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives and the California Airports Council. He is a licensed private pilot. He lives on 40 acres in Ukiah with his wife and two children.