The Weitz Company Welcomes Latoya Goree as Senior Business Development Manager for Aviation Group
Goree will hold dual roles as she also continues as Executive Director for Terminal Workforce Enhancement Programs at Kansas City International Airport (KCI) new single terminal project, managing outreach and development to support local workforce and build capacity in small businesses.
Des Moines, Iowa – The Weitz Company is pleased to welcome Latoya Goree to her new role as Senior Business Development Manager, supporting The Weitz Company’s Aviation group. Goree brings a valuable viewpoint to the team, possessing a unique background in the education and nonprofit space, which led her to most recently serve as Executive Director and Ombudsman of the Terminal Workforce Enhancement Programs (TWEP) at Kansas City International Airport (KCI) new single terminal project, an Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate project, and joint venture of Clark | Weitz | Clarkson.
“Latoya is the reason for the success of the TWEP program at KCI. Throughout the course of this multi-year terminal project, I have been extremely impressed with her professionalism and ability to get the job done when it comes to strengthening the Kansas City Community by supporting growth of minority and female small business partners, and eliminating entry barriers to allow them to work on the project” says Ben Bunge, Project Executive at KCI, and Aviation Lead at The Weitz Company. “I look forward to what Latoya can accomplish on future aviation projects with The Weitz Company. Her potential to shape these community driven projects in cities across the country is unmatched.”
Ben Bunge, Project Executive at KCI & Aviation Lead, The Weitz Company
As Senior Business Development Manager, Goree will work with a dynamic team to further advance the company across the Aviation sector, focusing on projects such as terminal expansions, baggage handling systems, and automated people movers. She also will be integral in continuing The Weitz Company’s commitment to work with local small businesses on all projects, focusing on those owned by minorities, women, and veterans.
“I am so excited to join The Weitz Company” said Goree. “Throughout the course of the KCI terminal project I had a chance to meet with Weitz aviation and firm leadership teams and I believe the culture at Weitz will be a great fit with my own personal career goal to help to build future airports utilizing diverse workforces from nearby communities. I cannot wait to see what we can accomplish together.”
Latoya Goree, Senior Business Development Manager, The Weitz Company
Goree has over 20 years of experience as an Education and Nonprofit Administrator. She is a native Arkansan and holds an MBA in Business Administration from the Helzberg School of Business’ Executive MBA program and also holds a MA in Education from the University of Phoenix.
The Weitz aviation group is a team of skilled aviation construction professionals developed over four decades with an airport portfolio that includes a range of landside and airside projects at municipal, international, and military airfields. The group has constructed hangars, aprons, taxiways, terminals, utility facilities, and people movers in the United States and internationally. Weitz aviation firmly understands the regulations for aviation facilities (including military and federal installations) and embraces opportunities to uncover solutions to challenges that are burdensome to clients, airlines, and passengers. Because of this knowledge, passion and customer-focused approach, Weitz has become an emerging leader in aviation construction to upgrade aging infrastructure and build new, world-class airports and facilities.
About The Weitz Company
The Weitz Company is the sixth oldest Architectural/Engineering/Construction firm in the United States. We have forged our reputation by constantly seeking new construction innovations and technologies that provide our clients with predictable, reliable and collaborative services. Our financial strength, longevity and stability through more than 167 years of economic cycles has positioned us as a recognizable leader in the construction industry.
