The Alcoa Hwy South On-Ramp (ramp exiting the airport property going towards Blount County) is currently shut down for reconfiguration. Vehicles will be detoured via signage and will exit the airport through the Hunt Road Intersection. Click here to learn more.

Board & Staff

Our board and staff members make McGhee Tyson Airport a trusted gateway for travelers. Their leadership and dedication drive the exceptional service we’re proud to provide.

Mr. Brian Simmons
Chairman
President, Simmons Property Group LLC
Term Expires: 2025
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Mr. Howard Vogel
Vice Chairman
Partner (Attorney)
Term Expires: 2027
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Mr. Charles Harr
Secretary
Chief Operation Officer & Investment Officer, Patriot Investment Management
Term Expires: 2029
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Mr. Joe Dawson
Assistant Secretary
Retired Hospital Administrator
Term Expires: 2030
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Ms. Ursula Bailey
Board Member
Attorney, Law Office of Ursula Bailey
Term Expires: 2026
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Ms. Allison Page
Board Member
President of Magnolia Network, Magnolia Network
Term Expires: 2031
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Ms. Caryn Hawthorne
Board Member
Vice President for Finance & CFO, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Term Expires: 2030
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Ms. Maribel Koella
Board Member
Director and Principal Broker, NAI Knoxville
Term Expires: 2028
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Mr. Wes Stowers
Board Member
Chairman, Stowers Machinery Corporation
Term Expires: 2030
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Staff

Patrick Wilson, A.A.E.

President

Jeff Perry, C.M.

Chief Operating Officer

Susan Gennoe, CPA

Vice President of Finance

Jim Evans, Jr., C.M.

Vice President of Marketing & Air Service Development

Tom Aiken

Director of Public Safety

Bryan White, PE, C.M.

Vice President of Planning & Development

Becky Huckaby, APR, Fellow PRSA, A.A.E.

Vice President of Public Relations

Adrienne Washington

Vice President of Human Resources

Treva Best, CAP, OM

Senior Executive Assistant

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