DENVER, July 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jviation, Inc., an aviation-focused planning, engineering and construction management firm, has hired Steven Schreiber as a Senior Consultant based in Portland, Oregon. Schreiber will be responsible for expanding Jviation's client base in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Recognized as an industry leader in airport financial management, operations, customer service, environmental management and air service development, Schreiber brings 27 years of experience in managing large commercial service and general aviation airports. Previously with the Port of Portland, Schreiber served in various roles including Aviation Finance Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Operation Services, and Director of Aviation for Portland International Airport and two general aviation airports in the Portland metropolitan area. During his tenure with the Port of Portland, Schreiber successfully issued over $1 billion in Airport Revenue Bonds and obtained one of the highest airport bond ratings (AA-) from Standards & Poor's.
From March 2009 to November 2011, Schreiber served as the Director of Aviation for Portland International Airport, where he implemented an airport wide customer service program that resulted in Portland International Airport being recognized as the "Best U.S. Airport" four out of five years by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine and two consecutive years by Zagat. Under Schreiber's leadership, Portland International Airport was recognized as one of the leaders in environmental sustainability and community outreach by Airports Council International. He successfully completed the construction of a new LEED Platinum corporate office building, a 3,300 space parking garage, reconstruction of two primary runways and a new high-speed baggage screening system during his tenure with the Airport.
Schreiber served as a member of the American Association of Airport Executives Policy Review Committee and as a member of the Oregon State Aviation Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Oregon State University.
About Jviation:
Jviation, Inc. is a planning, engineering, and construction administration firm that focuses solely on aviation-related projects. They provide airport clients, from general aviation to commercial service facilities, with comprehensive consulting services in order to best serve the airport's unique needs. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Jviation has offices in Grand Junction, Colorado, Salt Lake City, Utah and Jefferson City, Missouri.
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CONTACT:Jennifer Newpower, Marketing Manager Jviation, Inc. (303) 524-3030 http://www.jviation.com
