The Indianapolis Airport Authority’s governing board elected two new officers and reelected two standing officers this morning during its regular monthly meeting at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Barbara Glass was elected president, with Steve Dillinger elected vice president and Al Bennett reelected as secretary. IAA Senior Director of Finance Robert Thomson was reelected as treasurer.
Glass will replace Kelly Flynn. Flynn will remain an IAA board member.
“I have been greatly appreciative of being able to serve IAA during this past year, and want to thank my fellow board members for their confidence in electing me as our board president,” said Glass. “I look forward to working with IAA staff to better the Indianapolis airport and its other facilities throughout Central Indiana. Those who have served on the board, as well as the IAA staff, have always strived for excellence and I only hope we can continue to achieve great things together.”
Glass was appointed to the IAA board in January 2016 by Mayor Joe Hogsett. Glass has had an extensive career in public service, including serving in several positions in state and local government. She is currently a consultant for the Lilly Foundation. Glass served for 12 years as the vice chairperson of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, and she served on Mayor Bart Peterson’s Crime Prevention Task Force. She also served on the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission.
“I applaud Barbara Glass and the rest of the Indianapolis Airport Authority board, who made history today as they elected the organization’s first female board president,” said Mayor Hogsett. “They recognize, like I do, the wisdom, leadership and perspective Barbara brings with her to this role. Over the next year, I look forward to seeing what she and the rest of the Indianapolis Airport Authority board will accomplish, as they care for some of our community’s greatest assets and work together to strengthen our city, with a commitment to transparency and progress.”
Dillinger, representing Hamilton County, has a strong record of local government and community service. He has served as Hamilton County Commissioner since 1989, and is a member of the county’s solid waste, drainage, and finance boards. Dillinger is also the owner of S.C. Dillinger & Associates Insurance Agency.
As the Hendricks County representative, Bennett is retired from the Indiana Department of Correction. He also chairs the board of the Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone.
In related activity, Mayor Hogsett announced the appointment of new board members Mamon Powers III and Toby McClamroch this past December. Today’s actions should complete the board’s constitution for 2017.
