Administration

About the Airport Authority

TRI is governed by a 12-person Authority representing the communities and counties that make up the region served by Tri-Cities Airport. Airport Authority Board meetings are held bi-monthly or scheduled as needed. The Airport Authority Board currently has five standing committees: Administration and Operations, Airfield Development, Executive, Foreign Trade Zone and Marketing.

Mission

To support economic growth by providing the best available facilities and services for passengers, air cargo, corporate, and general aviation.

Vision

To be a premier air transportation center and a catalyst for economic growth.

TCAA Members

Airport Authority Officers

  • J. Parker Smith
    Chair
    represents Kingsport, TN
  • Mark Ireson
    Vice-Chair
    represents Sullivan County, TN
  • Chris McCartt
    Secretary/Treasurer
    represents Kingsport, TN
  • Joe Grandy
    Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
    represents Washington County, TN

Airport Authority Members

  • Cathy Ball
    represents Johnson City, TN
  • Whitney Goetz
    represents Johnson City, TN
  • Todd Hensley
    represents Washington County, TN
  • Tamrya Spradlin
    represents Bristol, VA
  • David Tomita
    represents Johnson City, TN
  • Vince Turner
    represents Bristol, TN
  • Zane Vanover
    represents Sullivan County, TN
  • Kelly Wolfe
    represents Washington County, TN