ATCA Aviation Leadership Forum Speakers
We’re bringing together inspiring leaders and industry experts for a series of impactful sessions. Check back soon to see the powerful voices who will be guiding us through this year’s ATCA Aviation Leadership Forum.
Nick Calio
Nicholas E. Calio has been the president and CEO of Airlines for America (A4A), the trade association representing the country’s leading passenger and cargo airlines, since January 2011. Known for his ability to form strong teams, establish solid relationships and build diverse coalitions that bring about consensus, Calio has worked collaboratively with airlines, labor unions, Congress, the executive branch and countless others to affect meaningful change for the aviation industry, both domestically and internationally.
Peter Clay
Peter Clay is a seasoned cybersecurity executive and strategic advisor with over 25 years of global experience leading information security, risk management, and compliance initiatives. A current CISO and serial entrepreneur, Pete has built and scaled security programs for multinational enterprises and public sector clients, transforming cybersecurity into a business enabler. His expertise spans SOC innovation, IAM, enterprise risk, privacy, and application security. He has held leadership roles at Aireon, Deloitte, and CoDevelop, and continues to advise organizations on building effective, scalable security programs. Pete studied at Oxford University and holds a degree from Hendrix College. He has been a CISSP for over 22 years.
Bob Etris
As Managing Partner at Evans, Bob transforms complex organizational challenges into clear, sustainable solutions. Since joining Evans in 2003, he has systematically built practical frameworks that bridge technology, business needs, and—most importantly—human dynamics. His approach combines strategic insight with genuine care, helping organizations navigate change while keeping people at the center.
Bob’s journey from Business Analyst to Managing Partner reflects his talent for building structured approaches to transformation. His early work aligning IT solutions with stakeholder needs evolved into leading organizational change initiatives in Air Traffic Control and optimizing / advising / enhancing lifecycle acquisition management programs. Today, he oversees client delivery and business development, bringing his systematic yet human-centered approach to project operations, client engagement, and portfolio management.
Dr. Brandon Fielding
Brandon Fielding holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's in clinical social work from Brigham Young University, as well as being a PhD candidate at Portland State University. He was a Hatfield Fellow with the Oregon Health Authority, where he worked on expanding mental and physical health care access for underserved populations. Additionally, he has contributed to research and initiatives through the Center for Public Service at PSU.
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and operates a full-time private practice specializing in childhood trauma, PTSD, and attachment. Recently, he and his team launched Birchstone Mental Health Urgent Care, a pioneering service to address urgent mental health needs in the community. He is also an adjunct professor at both Portland State University and Clark College, teaching courses in psychology, political science, and sociology. His unique blend of clinical expertise, academic teaching, and policy insight informs his work in addressing the complex challenges faced by individuals and communities impacted by trauma.
