Naples Airport Authority board selects chair, vice chair for 2026
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NAPLES, Fla. - Floridant -- The Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners tapped Terrence Cavanaugh as chair and John Crees as vice chair for 2026. Both officers will serve in their respective leadership roles for the next year.

The NAA's Board of Commissioners is appointed by Naples City Council and members are responsible for providing policy direction, strategic oversight and long-term guidance for Naples Airport, ensuring it continues to serve the region effectively. The five-member board also includes Robert Patten Burns, Michelle Arnold and Ralph Alberto.

Along with electing officers at the Jan. 15 meeting, board members designated representatives to serve on a pair of committees for one-year terms. Arnold will chair the Audit Committee, which also includes Crees and Burns. Cavanaugh and Alberto were appointed to the Consultant Selection Committee.

Additionally, Crees will serve as the board's liaison to the Noise Compatibility Committee, a nine-member committee of local residents and volunteers that review the airport's noise abatement program and make noise-related recommendations to Naples Airport Authority.

Additional information about the Naples Airport Authority's Board of Commissioners, including a 2026 meeting schedule, is available at FlyNaples.com/board-of-commissioners (https://www.flynaples.com/board-of-commissioners/).

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About Naples Airport

The Naples Airport is a vital community asset that provides convenient access to the City of Naples and Collier County for residents and visitors alike. The airport is also home to critical public services, including the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Collier Mosquito Control, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and fire/ambulance services. It also serves as a staging hub for recovery operations during emergencies. The airport's tenants include private and corporate aviation, air charter, aircraft maintenance and repair services, car rental brands and flight schools. Naples Airport Authority (NAA), an independent government agency that operates Naples Airport, receives no local tax dollars; it is primarily funded through fuel sales, hangar rentals and other related services. The Florida Department of Transportation has estimated Naples Airport's annual economic impact at $781 million. The NAA strives to balance the needs of the aviation community and residents' quality of life through a variety of initiatives, including its Fly Safe Fly Quiet program. Visit FlyNaples.com (https://www.flynaples.com/) for more information.