Speaker Details

Chris Cole

Airport Security Coordinator, San Antonio International Airport

Chris Cole is the Airport Security Manager at San Antonio International Airport. Chris is responsible for leading the Airport Security Division which includes Badge & ID, Security Operations, Compliance, and Systems. Chris has over 20 years of experience in aviation security and airport operations working at Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and Dallas Executive Airport. Chris is currently working on developing a Security Management System (SeMS) program to improve management of security risks in a proactive posture and executing an Identity Management System project to improve business work flows and compliance with TSA regulations.
Chris holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate and recently earned his Aviation Security Management diploma from International Air Transport Association (IATA). Chris is an active member in the aviation industry by serving on the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Public Safety & Security Steering Group.