We invite you to meet the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) Board of Directors. This group will see to it that the customer comes first at all of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority airports; Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG), Herlong Recreational Airport (HEG), and Cecil Airport(VQQ).
JAA's Board of Directors consists of seven members; four appointed by Florida's governor and three appointed by the mayor of the City of Jacksonville. Once appointed, members may serve a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms.
JAA's Board of Directors meets bimonthly in a publicly noticed meeting to conduct the business and set policy for Jacksonville's four airport system.
To contact JAA board members, please call JAA's Executive Office at (904) 741-2013.
JAA Board Meeting Information
2020 Minutes will be published once approved by JAA Board of Directors 2020 Board Meeting Schedule
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Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board
Name Position Date Appointed Appointed By Term Expires Image Russell Thomas Chair 10/15/2015   Mayor 09/30/2021 2nd full term   Russell Thomas Patrick Kilbane Vice Chair 03/28/2014 Governor 09/30/2021 2nd full term   Patrick Kilbane Giselle Carson Secretary 03/28/2014 Governor 09/30/2021 2nd full term   Giselle Carson Ray Alfred Treasurer 02/26/2014 Mayor 09/30/2023 2nd full term   Ray Alfred Jay Demetree Immediate Past Chair 10/17/2019 Mayor 09/30/2023 2nd full term Jay Demetree Michelle B. Barnett Board Member 10/17/2019 Governor 09/30/2023 1st full term     Michelle B. Barnett Frank Mackesy Board Member 12/04/2015 Governor 09/30/2019 2nd full term     Frank Mackesy