K.R. Barker and Associates
COMPANY OVERVIEW

the company


K. R. Barker and Associates (KRBA), formerly known as CDI Communications Consultants, was founded in 1979. We are a professional company dedicated to the belief that the evolution of worldwide communication and information systems, and their importance to the aviation industry, requires a specialized group of experts dedicated to staying abreast of these changes.  The principals of the firm have over 75 years combined experience in telecommunications and information technology industries and are recognized as experts in their respective fields.

Kindrick R. Barker, President of
KRBA, has led the firm in becoming the leading communications consulting firm in the aviation industry. For over 60 airport clients across the nation, KRBA has provided a wide variety of consulting services. Our quality evaluation approach has been a major factor in the successful completion of our many airport consulting assignments.  KRBAs team for several major airport expansion projects has included experts in rates and tariffs, outside plant engineering, architectural services, local/wide area networks, PABX equipment, airline management systems, building control systems, trunked radio/wireless systems, cost/financial analysis and information technology.  Whether working on a project with a budget of $1 million or $10,000, we are able to select and utilize the personnel who are most qualified to meet the unique requirements of any project.

As an independent consulting firm,
KRBA only accepts consulting assignments from airports, airlines and municipal governments.  KRBA prides itself on continually providing clients with recommendations and solutions that are based solely upon their individual needs and without outside influence. The firm does not have any interest or relationship with any product or vendor.

Over the years,
KRBA has proven the firm's expertise in a vast number of airports including Salt Lake City International, Las Vegas McCarran International, San Francisco International, Orlando International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Denver International, and George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Hobby.
unique qualities

  • Years and diversity of employee experience
  • Steady growth for 20 years
  • Experienced in small, medium and large hub airports allowing the firm to gain in-depth understanding of the aviation and regulatory environment for all types of conditions
  • Industry involvement and understanding
  • Ability to provide all possible solutions for each client's needs

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try involvement

A majority of
KRBA employees maintain affiliations with a number of aviation-related associations and hold a variety of certifications that emphasize knowledge of the industry and the latest communication and technology issues. In addition to these affiliations, employees subscribe to a variety of trade publications and attend multiple industry conferences throughout the year to remain abreast of current and upcoming trends and regulations. KRBA expertise has provided opportunities such as composing position papers, speaking engagements at conferences and hosting seminars for airport-industry symposiums.