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The authority is responsible for making decisions regarding activity, policy, and budgeting measures necessary to manage the airport operations.  

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Board Information

GACRAA consists of a group of nine political appointees:

The Gainesville City Commission appoints 5 members
Alachua County Board of Commissioners appoints 1 member
The Governor of the State of Florida appoints 3 members
The authority is responsible for making decisions regarding activity, policy, and budgeting measures necessary to manage the airport operations. 

Regular meetings are on the 4th Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm in the Airline Terminal Boardroom, 3880 NE 39th Ave., 32609.

For more information visit: https://gra-gnv.com/flygainesville.com/gacraa-board/

LOF 86-486 and LOF 06-363
Allan Penksa
allan.penksa@flygainesville.com
(352) 373-0249
Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Carter, Craig Secretary/Treasurer 21 Jul 2022 21 Jul 2025 Active City Commission
Chase, Todd Member 05 May 2022 31 Jul 2025 Active City Commission
Hayes-Santos, Adrian Member 21 Mar 2024 31 Jul 2025 Active City of Gainesville
Posner, Fred Member 01 Aug 2023 31 Jul 2026 Active County
Thomas, Kinnon Vice - Chair 20 Jul 2023 31 Jul 2026 Active City Commission
Thorpe, Kevin Member 17 Nov 2022 31 Jul 2025 Active City Commission