The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) invites you to join us virtually for the Government Relations Forum on
Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00AM with keynote presenter; Dr. Toney Coleman, Fayetteville Regional Airport Director
Toney is the Fayetteville Regional Airport Director for the City of Fayetteville, and he has served since April 1993.
Previous to Fayetteville, Toney served 25 years in the Army as an Army Reserve and Active Duty Aviation, and Special Operations Officer. During his military service he earned numerous awards for meritorious service including two Bronze Stars for distinguished service during combat operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. As the Airport Director at Fayetteville, Toney is responsible for direct supervision and oversight of all airport staff sections and supporting entities to include Administration, Maintenance, Custodial, Fire, and Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Support Services.
Toney earned his Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) Certification with the American Association of Airport Executives in 2006, a Bachelor’s Degree from Winston-Salem State University, a Master’s Degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Doctoral Degree from Northcentral University. He also holds a Commercial Pilot’s License with instrument ratings in helicopters and airplanes.
Dr. Coleman has also served as Past President of the North Carolina Airports Association, President of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives, and Board Member of the national American Association of Airport Executives.
Dr. Coleman credits his career success to his faith in God, supporting wife, and superb Airport staff.
Alvester T. (Toney) Coleman, PhD, A.A.E., Airport Director , Fayetteville Regional Airport
400 Airport Road, Suite 1 | Fayetteville, NC 28306
910-433-1625 (O)
910-527-5929 (C)
toneycoleman@FayettevilleNC.gov
www.FLYFAY.com
www.FayettevilleNC.gov
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) Goverment Relations Purpose:
- Assist the Executive Director and Senior Director in reviewing issues related to the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and provide advice and recommendations to the DANC Executive Board and Management Council regarding same.
- Monitor State and Federal legislative agendas to identify legislation that is relevant to the DANC membership; provide recommendations, if appropriate, to the DANC Executive board and Management Council on policy positions.
- Develop strategies to educate DANC members on relevant government related issues
- Develop strategies to educate and communicate with legislators, organizations and other relevant parties regarding the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) and our position on any particular legislative issue as directed by the DANC Executive Board and Management Council
- Identify statewide and national associations with similar interests and provide recommendations and advice to the DANC Executive board and Management Council concerning opportunities to align organizations to strengthen advocacy on key issues.
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) Government Relations Leaders:
David Hayden, DANC Government Relations Chair, Smith Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, L.L.P., https://www.smithlaw.com/professionals-David-Hayden
Van Carpenter, DANC Government Relations Co-Chair, Van Carpenter Innovative Solutions, https://www.vancarpenter.com/
Use the login credentials below to access the virtual forum.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9196969863?pwd=Q3JJbUlDR1dyaDBFa3pHR3JySEFjQT09
Meeting ID: 919 696 9863
Passcode: DANC
The Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC) is mission focused on growing North Carolina's defense economy in a way that creates new long-term investment opportunities.
Our vision is to improve the economy of North Carolina by leading high-impact strategic growth initiatives, provide information and networking opportunities to NC entities with defense sector interests, and positioning key organizations and senior leaders to assist in the expansion of defense-related business opportunities throughout the state.
Tammy Everett, Executive Director, DANC https://defensealliancenc.org/