TRI Accounting Department Wins GFOA Award

TRI Admin on August 25, 2016

For the 17th consecutive year, the Tri-Cities Airport Authority has been awarded a certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

An award of Financial Reporting Achievement was also presented to Rene Weber, Tri-Cities Airport Authority’s Director of Finance, for his role in preparing the award-winning CAFR.

“We are pleased to be recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for our Annual Financial Report. I especially appreciate the effort and attention to detail that Rene Weber and the rest of the staff exhibit daily when managing the Airport’s finances.” said Patrick Wilson, TCAA Executive Director.

TRI Welcomes New Director Of Marketing & Air Service

TRI Admin on December 18, 2015

The Tri-Cities Airport Authority welcomes Kristi Haulsee as the new director of marketing and air service development. She replaces Melissa Thomas, who has held the position since 1996. Thomas is leaving the airport to take a more active role in her family business in Johnson City. Haulsee will be responsible for marketing, public relations and working with airlines to retain and recruit service.

Haulsee comes from a chamber of commerce and economic development background, most recently as a business development specialist for Bristol, Tennessee. Haulsee holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Appalachian State University. She is from Kingsport and worked for the Kingsport Convention and Visitors Bureau and Kingsport Chamber of Commerce for six years. She relocated to Chattanooga and was Vice President of Member Services at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce for 10 years before returning to the Tri-Cities area.

“We are pleased to have Kristi join the Airport Authority’s management team,” says Patrick Wilson, Airport executive director. “”Kristi’s experience working with chambers of commerce, economic development and her familiarity with our region will prove valuable in her new role with the Tri-Cities Airport Authority.”

KRISTI HAULSEE

Cell Phone Waiting Lot

TRI Admin on May 15, 2015

Individuals who are picking up passengers may park in the cell phone lot at no charge while waiting for their passenger to arrive. 10-spaces are available.

When parking in the cell phone lot, drivers must stay with their car.
Drivers can access the cell phone waiting lot without entering the public parking lots.