Governance & Board

The Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority has oversight authority on all airport policies, operations and budget.

There are seven members of the GCIA Airport Authority appointed to 4-year terms by the Governor of Indiana, City of Gary and Lake and Porter Counties, respectively.

GARY/CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Tom Collins, Jr.

Chairman
State of Indiana Governor’s Appointee, 2025 – 2029 Term

Stephen Mays

Vice President
City of Gary Mayor Appointee, 2025 – 2029 Term

William Godwin

Secretary
City of Gary Mayor Appointee, 2025 – 2029 Term

Tyrone Hamilton

City of Gary Mayor Appointee, 2025 – 2029 Term

Dr. Vanessa McCloud

City of Gary Mayor Appointee, 2025 – 2029 Term

Current Vacancy

Porter County Appointee, 2025 – 2029 Term

Philip Mullins

Lake County Appointee, 2021 – 2025 Term