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The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority is the owner and operator of the Fort Wayne International Airport and Smith Field Airport. It is governed by a six-member Board of Trustees, in which members are appointed to four-year terms by both the Mayor of Fort Wayne and the Allen County Commissioners. The Board has ultimate financial and policy making responsibility for the Airport Authority. Board members serve as volunteers and receive no payment for their time.

Board Meetings

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Board Of Directors

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Richard B. Sturges, Jr.
Board President
Reappointed by Mayor in 2023 Term: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2027
Kim wagner
Kimberly Grannan
Board Vice President
Appointed by Commissioners in 2023 Term: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2027
Timothy j haffner
Timothy J. Haffner
Board Secretary
Reappointed by Commissioners in 2024 Term: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028
Jerome f henry jr
Jerome F. Henry, Jr.
Board Member
Reappointed by Mayor in 2024 Term: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2028
Rena bradley
Réna Bradley
Board Member
Reappointed by Commissioners in 2026 Term: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030
Ramadan abdul azeez
Ramadan Abdul-Azeez
Board Member
Reappointed by Mayor December 2026 Term: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030

Airport Authority Management

Scott Hinderman, A.A.E.
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Marana, A.A.E.
Chief Operating Officer
Tyler Davis
Chief Financial Officer
Katie Scherer, A.A.E.
Director of Operations and Facilities
Justin Treft
Director of Fixed Base Operations
Doug Robertson
Controller
Ryan Bauer, C.M., ACE
Airport Development and Properties Manager
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Maintenance Manager
Kevin Pothast
Operations Manager
Stan Klepper, Chief
Public Safety Manager
Angie Dillon
Air Service and Marketing Manager
Bobby Panaretos
Information Technology Manager
Jeff Hermansen
Administrative and Purchasing Manager