Eric Gilles, C.M., ACE, currently serves as a Senior Airport Planner at the Metropolitan Airports Commission since April 2022. With extensive experience in aviation planning, Eric's previous roles include Senior Aviation Planner and Aviation Planner at HNTB, focusing on diverse aviation projects across various airport sizes. At Kadrmas Lee & Jackson, Eric worked on master planning and airport layout development, collaborating with FAA and other stakeholders. Previous positions include ARFF/Operations Specialist at Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority and Airport Planner at Bolton & Menk, Inc. Eric holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Airport Management from The University of North Dakota, gained from 2006 to 2010.