Honoring Exceptional Partners: The 2025 Joint Venture Partner Leadership Award Winners

At SSP America, partnership is more than business; it’s a shared commitment to people, community, and progress. During the 2025 PASSION Summit, we recognized two extraordinary joint venture partners whose leadership has made a lasting impact on our business and the communities we serve.

This year, we proudly presented the Joint Venture Partner Leadership Award to Shonda Scott, founder and chief executive officer of 360 Total Concept, and Erin Humphreys, founder and chief executive officer of Erin Clarke + Co. Their dedication, insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence exemplify what true partnership looks like.

Shonda Scott, 360 Total Concept

As an SSP America joint venture partner at Oakland International Airport, Shonda Scott has been a transformative leader, elevating conversations around airport growth, recovery, and community connection. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to ensuring that progress benefits not only the airport environment, but the people who live and work around it.

Her leadership is both bold and thoughtful. She approaches every challenge with intention, every opportunity with passion, and every partnership with authenticity. As SSP America Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Heather Barry shared, “Shonda’s leadership reflects the very best of partnership: informed, passionate, and deeply rooted in community impact.”

Through advocacy, coalition-building, and a steadfast belief in doing what’s right, Shonda has helped shape policies and conversations that support long-term success for SSP America and the broader community. Her influence and dedication continue to build a stronger, more resilient future at Oakland International Airport.

Erin Humphreys, Erin Clarke + Co

At Indianapolis International Airport, one of the country’s most celebrated airports, Joint Venture Partner Erin Humphreys leads with professionalism, collaboration, and a clear vision for shared success.

Her approach to partnership is grounded in consistency and trust. Erin remains deeply engaged with day-to-day operations, offering insight that strengthens SSP America’s reputation and presence within the airport community. Her leadership cultivates confidence, alignment, and momentum.

Heather highlighted Erin’s impact with powerful clarity, “Erin’s leadership and consistent engagement have strengthened our presence and reputation within one of the country’s best-run airports.” Through her steady guidance and commitment to excellence, Erin continues to help build a thriving partnership that benefits the airport, the team, and the guests we serve.

The success of SSP America is built not only by the dedication of the internal team, but also by the strength of our partnerships. Shonda Scott and Erin Humphreys embody our core values of team, curiosity, ownership, and passion, and they exemplify how thoughtful, values-driven leadership can elevate our work and enhance our impact.

Their vision and influence help propel SSP America forward across North America, shaping an even brighter, more sustainable future.

Congratulations, Shonda and Erin, and thank you for your unwavering partnership, leadership, and commitment to our shared mission.