Nanaimo Airport Commission
The Nanaimo Airport Commission was incorporated in August of 1990 as a not-for profit authority under the Canada Corporations Act - Part II. In April of 1992 the Commission assumed management and operation of the Nanaimo Airport under a 30 year lease from the Federal Ministry of Transport. In December of 1996 the Commission was granted fee simple title to the Nanaimo Airport lands through the National Airports Policy transfer initiative.
The Airport Commission is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible to its corporate mandate, overall function of the Airport, and the strategic direction for airport developments.
The current Board is comprised of nine Directors. Five members, of which, are nominated by entities and appointed by the Board: City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, The Town of Ladysmith. CVRD and RDN. The remaining four Directors have been appointed by the Board to represent the Communities at Large.
Under the direction from the Board, the President/CEO manages the affairs of the Commission and directs a small staff in the daily operations of the Airport.
| Nanaimo Airport Commission | ||||
| Representative | Title | Nominating Entity | Term | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Pink | Board Chair | City of Nanaimo | 3 yrs | 2012 |
| Russ Burke | Board Vice-Chair | Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce | 3 yrs | 2011 |
| Ken Bosma | Board Member | Town of Ladysmith | 3 yrs | 2012 |
| John Craig | Board Member | Cowichan Valley Regional District | 3 yrs | 2013 |
| Al Tully | Board Member | Regional District of Nanaimo | 3 yrs | 2012 |
| Ted Brown | Board Member | Community at large | 3 yrs | 2011 |
| Dixon Kenny | Board Member | Community at large | 3 yrs | 2013 |
| Patricia Huggins | Board Member | Community at large | 3 yrs | 2012 |
| Lucie Gosselin | Board Member | Community at large | 3 yrs | 2013 |
Visit our directors page for additional information on our Board of Directors
Mission Statement
"To provide a safe, efficient and financially viable airport offering excellent value and service to all users."
Vision Statement
"The Nanaimo Airport will be a safe, reliable, air services gateway effectively meeting customers' needs."