Introduction to ADK by Blake Astran, Vice President, Business Operations

OUR EXPERTISE IS FINDING LEADERS AIRPORTS

ABOUT US ADK is an industry leader in executive recruiting and organizational development with roots that date back to our incorporation in 2003 in Jacksonville, Florida. Our early success in identifying and providing outstanding leaders has not only enhanced our clients’ organizations but provided a positive impact on their communities and regions. Many of these executive placements have affected legislation on the national level and are recognized as top industry leaders.

OUR PURPOSE We help organizations and individuals achieve success.

OUR VISION ADK advances leadership by building enduring partnerships and offering clientfocused innovative solutions.

OUR MISSION ADK believes that our core values form the foundation and integrity of our organization and help define our purpose.

OUR VALUES Excellence, Integrity, Commitment, Relationships, Passion

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ADK PHILOSOPHY Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. To achieve that goal, we constantly remind ourselves of our founding principles and guidelines. Partnership: partner with our clients at the onset of the search or consulting process as well as beyond for their success. Expert Knowledge: fully understand current and impending senior management and leadership issues with a talented team of experienced and human resources staff. Proven Methodology: use proven and innovative recruitment techniques, including marketing, sourcing, personal outreach, assessment, and thorough screening processes. Exceptional Service: implement customized attention to detail coupled with comprehensive communications to our clients. Superior Value: provide quality services at a fair and reasonable cost to our clients. Lasting Relationships: maintain a robust network of professional colleagues. Outstanding Results: provide our clients with candidates or consulting solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations.  page 3

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GROWTH SINCE 2003 Starting in aviation/aerospace, ADK has grown to serve multiple industries including private industry, authorities, port authorities, cities, counties, special districts, transit, spaceports and industry associations throughout the U.S. and Turks & Caicos. Due to requests from our clients, board members, representatives of city/county governing bodies and others, we’ve expanded our services to include our HR Solutions services and our international joint venture with the Kilpatrick Group in Lugano, Switzerland, providing worldwide search and HR services through our sister company, ADK

• Since 2003, ADK has successfully completed 95% of searches. • ADK is larger than any other search firm for placements of CEO and C-level positions at airports in the U.S. • ADK has worked with over 180 airports and airport systems in the U.S. We understand the airport industry and provide organizational development and compensation studies in addition to filling senior executive positions. • Ask about our one year placement guarantee. It is easy for us to offer because of our impeccable track record of hiring candidates who stay on the job.

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OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS A successful team requires the right talent and the synergy of a collaborative approach. ADK has both. Our team is a group of experienced and creative professionals who enjoy the challenges and the successes that we have the opportunity to share. Every project is custom-built and conducted by a primary member of the ADK senior management team and specialists such as associates with hands-on industry experience, recruiters, designers, writers, Human Resource specialists, researchers, and marketers, to efficiently execute the project. We are not siloed. We work across functional disciplines, with collaboration across the entire team. Every search and project is different. Our highly tailored process is designed to accommodate the specific needs of each of our clients. We are unique in our extensive industry contacts and our responsiveness to clients and candidates alike. We represent our clients with excellent communication, professionalism and a seamless process.

Our clients’ reputations are as important as our own. Our ADK track record is second to none. That is why we have an outstanding history and why the majority of our business has come from existing clients.

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Linda Frankl AAE Director, Senior Practice Leader

Doug Kuelpman President/ Chief Executive Officer

Annell Kuelpman Executive Vice President/ COO

Blake Astran J.D. Vice President, Business Operations

Jim Samuels Director, Information Technology

Ann Roberts Director, Marketing & Research

Brian Vaughn Director, Market Development

Rod Dinger AAE Senior Project Manager

Kenneth Gwyn AAE Senior Project Manager

Dan Sprinkle AAE Senior Project Manager

Barry Bratton AAE Senior Consultant

Cindy Chase SHRM-SCP Sr. HR Consultant

Christine Santiago SHRM-SCP Sr. HR Consultant

Nedra Farrar Swift IPMA-CP, SHRM-SCP Sr. HR Consultant

Sybil Murphy SHRM-SCP, CCP, CBP Sr. HR Consultant

Gale LaRoche Ph.D, J.D., SHRM-SCP Sr. HR Consultant

Theresia ‘Sia’ Schatz, AAE Senior Consultant

Anthony Barnes Senior Consultant

Jennifer Sharp Communications & Advertising Coordinator

Katy Vaughn Marketing Design & Social Media Editor

Shannon Tutt Administrative Assistant

Stephanie Adams Researcher

RELIABILITY & REPUTATION Over 80% of our business comes from repeat clients. Our reputation speaks for itself. We have an enviable record for staying on schedule and completing projects on time.

CLIENT INPUT & COMMUNICATION We attribute our success to active participation and consultation with our clients. Whether a consulting or recruitment project, we understand there are unique differences that reflect the history, culture, current needs, and strategic vision of your organization. We become your working partner in the process and communicate with you every step of the way.

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“There’s lots of things we like about working with ADK. Probably the most important to me is

their ability to execute quickly.

When you have a C-vacancy on your team, you need to be able to fill it immediately…” - Rebecca Hupp Airport Director Boise, ID

“They have been

a fantastic partner.

We have used them on several occasions for managerial and executive level recruitments and with great success.” - Erik Gustafson Public Works Director Chico, CA

“ADK was able to

keep us going seamlessly during our transition …and hand off to new leadership.”

- Jeff Scholl County Manager Eagle/ Vail, CO

“I’ve worked with several members of the ADK team both as a candidate and as a client over the years and have been

very impressed with everyone from start to finish.”

- Bryant Francis CEO Oakland, CA

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A FEW OF OUR CLIENTS

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“They listen to your needs.

They are focused on providing what the organization is asking for and not just what their own view of it is…It’s always been great working with them and I look forward to working with them again.” - Greg Phillips Director of Aviation Colorado Springs, CO

“ADK held my hand through the entire process and

all of the candidates they brought us were very well qualified.”

- Angel Wright-Lanier Assistant City Manager Fayetteville, NC

“They met or

exceeded my expectations

at every point...Every step of the way was smooth.” - Grant Babbard Transportation Association Board Chair Frankfort, KY

“They are good at what they do. They are good at interacting and collaborating and getting others to work

together to find the right solution.” - Tory Richardson President & CEO Grand Rapids, MI

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WHERE WE’VE WORKED

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION I will be attending the AAAE Annual Conference in Denver, June 3-5. I hope to see you there. We would like to hear from you if we can be of further assistance. I look forward to hearing from you. All the best, Blake

BLAKE ASTRAN

Vice President, Business Operations [email protected] P: 844-577-4400 x 803 (ET) https://adkexecutivesearch.com/

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