Airports AIP Finance Branch

Mission

The Airports AIP Finance Branch is responsible for planning, formulating, directing, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on grants-in-aid to airports programming activities funded through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), Supplemental Discretionary AIP, component AIP programs, and certain related grant programs. This includes overseeing the specific allocation of funds to each of a broad range of airport improvement projects and associated initiatives such as noise mitigation, environmental sustainability, the Military Airport Program, and special national safety initiatives as well as crafting new programs related to sustainability, new technologies, value-enhancements, and environmental stewardship.

General Inquiries

  • Phone: 202-267-3831
  • Fax: 202-267-5302

Staff Directory
Name Position Telephone Responsibilities
Kay Ryder Manager (202) 267-8170  
Joanne Bernardo Management and Financial Analyst (202) 267-1178  
Elizabeth A. Fischer Laurie Management and Financial Analyst (202) 267-4775
  • Grant Agreements/Assurances
  • AIP Handbook
  • Policy Analysis & Guidance
  • Suspension & Debarment
Angel L. Georgiev Management and Financial Analyst (202) 267-9895
  • AIP/Supplemental Delphi
  • Reconciliation
  • Budget/Accounting Liaison
  • Reporting
  • Funds Control
Laura Maurath Management and Financial Analyst (202) 267-6082
  • COVID Relief/BIL Delphi
  • Reconciliation
  • Budget/Accounting Liaison
  • Reporting
  • Funds Control
  • Contracts Support
Petra Schultze Management and Financial Analyst (202) 267-3347
  • Federal Regulations
  • Indirect Cost Rates
  • Bid Protests/Procurement
  • Policy Guidance
Vacant    
  • Data Analysis
  • Automation Analysis & Support
  • AIP Grant Announcement Support
Talesa Wilson Management and Program Analyst (202) 267-7170
  • Audit Liaison
  • Regional Audits
  • Funds Control
  • Grant Review