Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA)

Effective May 22, 2024

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.  Public Records Requests should be directed to Airport Staff.  Please call 352-373-0249 or click here to submit your request.

Officers

Member Position Appointing Body
Craig Carter Chair City Commission
Kinnon Thomas Vice-Chair City Commission
Todd Chase Secretary/Treasurer City Commission
Brian Crawford Governor Ron DeSantis
Adrian Hayes-Santos City Commission
Wes Maul Governor Ron DeSantis
Fred Posner County Commission
Staci Sims Governor Ron DeSantis
Kevin Thorpe City Commission
GACRAA Committees
GACRAA By-Laws