Keith O'Connor

Dallas, Texas USA

Keith is an expert in the technical aspects of planning, but where he really excels is in building relationships. He feels aviation is a people business informed by various sources. “Once we understand what our clients are trying to accomplish, we can serve them in meaningful ways — quite simply, our work begins and ends with client relationships.”

Keith assesses client wants through interactions that often begin long before a tangible need arises. As the leader of the Aviation Planning Group, he says planning is critical to terminal design and architecture. Keith has worked on a wide variety of airport projects around the globe — from LAX International, Chicago O’Hare, and JFK to London Heathrow and regional facilities. His team serves as the studio-wide technical resource, providing macro-level assessment and strategic implementation plans for airport growth and expansion. “Aviation planning and architecture go hand-in-hand, and when these disciplines work in tandem, they provide a truly unique perspective to produce a vision for clients,” he states.

Outside of work, you can find Keith traveling and exploring new cities, or playing golf, hiking, or downhill skiing outdoors.