Collina Beard has served as the director of Airport Systems Integration Management at Denver International Airport since 2025, where she leads enterprise alignment across operations, maintenance, construction, and customer‑facing functions. Her work strengthens the airport’s long‑range strategic goals by improving information flow, clarifying decision pathways, and helping teams operate with greater coherence in a rapidly evolving environment.
An experienced senior executive and consultant in the transportation industry, Ms. Beard previously served as principal and executive consultant at Beard Raby & Associates, LLC, in Dallas, Texas. In that role, she advised public agencies and mission‑driven organizations on optimizing procurement, contract performance, and regulatory compliance. Her approach blends strategic insight with practical execution, enabling clients to modernize processes and improve accountability.
From 2022 to 2024, Ms. Beard served as chief business officer and assistant superintendent for the Eugene School District in Oregon, where she oversaw human resources, school nutrition, financial services, and asset and risk management. Her leadership across multiple sectors has deepened her ability to guide organizational change, align cross‑functional teams, and translate complex challenges into actionable, sustainable solutions.
Ms. Beard’s transportation experience includes serving as director of business services for the Lane Transit District in Eugene. She initially joined the district as a procurement manager before advancing to lead the business services division. In this capacity, she served as the general manager’s liaison to the Board of Directors, community partners, and industry stakeholders on matters involving compliance, contract management, and operational performance.
Earlier in her career, she held procurement leadership roles with the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority in Aspen and the Birmingham‑Jefferson County Transit Authority in Alabama, where she delivered cost savings and operational improvements through strategic planning and disciplined contract oversight.
Ms. Beard studied political science and English at the University of Alabama. Across her career, she has been recognized for her ability to connect systems, anticipate downstream impacts, and strengthen public institutions through thoughtful, equity‑centered leadership.