NWA Regional Airport Authority Board
The purpose of the NWA Regional Airport Authority Board is to construct, maintain and operate a regional airport and such auxiliary services and facilities as may be deemed desirable.
NWA Regional Airport Authority Board Members
This Board consists of members from Benton and Washington Counties as well as the cities of Bentonville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale, and Fayetteville. Two (2) appointments are appointed by the County Judge and confirmed by the Quorum Court. This Board consists of 14 members, two (2) from each county and two (2) from each city.
Terms last six (6) years, no more than two (2) consecutive terms.
Benton County
| Name | Position | Status | Appointment Date | Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Barnett | Position #1 | Appointed | October 2019 | December 2022 |
| Phil Phillips Jr. | Position #2 | Appointed | January 2019 | December 2024 |
Washington County
| Name | Position | Appointment Date | Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mervin Jebaraj | Position #1 | December 2020 | December 2024 |
| Phil Phillips Jr. | Position #2 Secretary | January 2019 | December 2026 |
Bentonville
| Name | Position | Appointment Date | Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burke | Position #1 Vice Chair | August 2018 | December 2024 |
| Howard Kerr | Position #2 | January 2009 | December 2026 |
Fayetteville
| Name | Position | Appointment Date | Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Woolsey | Position #1 Past Chair | January 2015 | December 2026 |
| Mitchell Johnson | Position #2 Treasurer | August 2008 | December 2026 |
Rogers
| Name | Position | Appointment Date | Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Lilygren | Position #1 Chair | March 2014 | December 2022 |
| Jerry Walton | Position #2 | March 2019 | December 2022 |
Siloam Springs
| Name | Position | Appointment Date | Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Krall | Position #1 | May 2018 | December 2024 |
| Art Morris | Position #2 | February 1994 | December 2016 |
Springdale
| Name | Position | Appointment Date | Expiring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Johnson | Position #1 Treasurer | August 2017 | December 2022 |
| Philip Taldo | Position #2 | March 1999 | December 2024 |
Executive Staff
| Name | Position | Office Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Burkes | CEO | (479) 205-1435 | aaron.burkes@flyxna.com |
| Ms. Kelly Johnson | COO | (479) 205-1422 | kelly.johnson@flyxna.com |
| Tim O’Donnell | CFO | (479) 205-1449 | tim.odonnell@flyxna.com |
| Andrew Branch | Business Development | (479) 205-1416 | andrew.branch@flyxna.com |
Contact
Bridget Murphy
Bridget Pitcock – bridget.pitcock@flyxna.com
