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

  • William “Bill” Sorah
    Chairman
    represents Bristol, TN
  • J. Parker Smith
    Vice-Chairman
    represents Kingsport, TN
  • Randall Eads
    Secretary/Treasurer
    represents Bristol, VA
  • Lewis Wexler
    Assistant Secretary/Treasurer,
    represents Washington County, TN

Airport Authority Members

  • Cathy Ball
    represents Johnson City, TN
  • Todd Hensley
    represents Washington County, TN
  • Kenneth Huffine
    represents Washington County, TN
  • Mark Ireson
    represents Sullivan County, TN
  • Dan Mahoney
    represents Kingsport, TN
  • Ken Maness
    represents Kingsport, TN
  • Jon Smith
    represents Johnson City, TN
  • Richard Venable
    represents Sullivan County, TN