Airport Directory

TRI is governed by a 12-person board called the Airport Authority that represents people from all of our local communities. They and the staff are responsible for maintaining facilities and grounds, negotiating contracts with vendors, complying with federal safety and security mandates, planning, budgeting, and guiding our Airport’s development from year to year.

Airport Authority Officers

  • J. Parker Smith
    Chairman
    represents Kingsport, TN
  • Mark Ireson
    Vice-Chairman
    represents Sullivan County, TN
  • Chris McCartt
    Secretary/Treasurer
    represents Kingsport, TN
  • Lewis Wexler
    Assistant Secretary/Treasurer,
    represents Washington County, TN

Airport Authority Members

  • Cathy Ball
    represents Johnson City, TN
  • Jeff Bedard
    represents Johnson City, TN
  • Kelli Bourgeois
    represents Bristol, TN
  • Todd Hensley
    represents Washington County, TN
  • Kenneth Huffine
    represents Washington County, TN
  • John Hunter
    represents Johnson City, TN,
  • Zane Vanover
    represents Sullivan County, TN
Parking Notice: the Cellphone Waiting Lot is currently closed, due to construction. Drivers waiting for arriving passengers may park in the Premium, Standard, and Economy Lots free for the first 20 minutes.
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