Thomas B. Bartlett is Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Deputy Director of Aviation for Operations Services for the Houston Airport System 
         (HAS). He is responsible for the daily operations, maintenance, and administration of the three Houston aviation facilities: George Bush
         Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Field.

         Mr. Bartlett became COO in February 2003 and brought to the position over 35 years of aviation and aeronautical related experience and
         education.   He has been an HAS employee for the past 25 years of his career and has extensive knowledge in each of the areas he is now
         accountable for.

         In addition to his responsibilities as COO with HAS, he also holds the title of Senior Vice President Operations and Maintenance with Houston 
         Airport System Development Corporation (HASDC). HASDC is affiliated with Houston Airport System which is responsible for operating and
         maintaining an airport in Quito, Ecuador, and in the very near future in San Jose, Costa Rica. His presentation will address the role of HASDC in the
         airport privatization arena.

         A graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Mr. Bartlett holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies and Flight Technology, and
        an  Associates of Science in Aviation Management. In addition, he is a commercial and instrument pilot, advanced and instrument ground   
        instructor, and a certified flight instructor.