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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 2019
Greg c sengstack
Gregg C. Sengstack
Board Vice President
Reappointed by Mayor in 2022
Timothy j haffner
Timothy J. Haffner
Secretary
Reappointed by Commissioners in 2020
Rena bradley
Réna Bradley
Board Member
Reappointed by Commissioners in 2022
Jerome f henry jr
Jerome F. Henry, Jr.
Board Member
Reappointed by Mayor in 2020
Kim wagner
Kimberly Grannan
Board Member
Appointed by Commissioners in 2019

Airport Authority Management

Scott Hinderman, A.A.E.
Executive Director of Airports
Joe Marana, A.A.E.
Director of Operations and Facilities
Doug Robertson
Controller
Stan Klepper, Chief Officer of PSD
Public Safety Manager
Katie Scherer, A.A.E.
Operations Manager
Ryan Bauer, C.M
Interim Airport Development and Properties Manager
Alexis Thomas, A.C.E.
Customer Experience Supervisor
Bobby Panaretos
Information Technology Manager
Laura Hakes
Purchasing Manager
Kevin Pothast
Maintenance Manager
John Schoenle, A.C.E.
Interim Operations Supervisor