Staff/Board
Our team at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is made up of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and efficient travel experience for all of our passengers. From our experienced Airport Management Team to our dedicated Fire Fighters and Operations Technicians, everyone at the airport is focused on ensuring that every aspect of your visit is top-notch. And behind the scenes, our board of directors works tirelessly to oversee the airport’s operations and plan for its future growth and success. Together, our staff and board are proud to serve the Tompkins community and beyond by providing a vital transportation hub and economic driver for the region.
Airport Management

Roxan Noble, Airport Director
Roxan E. Noble, Airport Director
Josh Nalley, Airport Deputy Director/ARFF Chief
Jeremy Puterbaugh, Deputy ARFF Chief/Security & Training Coordinator
Chris Stephany, Marketing & Air Service Development Administrator
Tyrone Fish, Airport Terminal Services Coordinator
Cheryl Dean, Account Clerk Typist
Andrew Adsit, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Tom Cooper, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Ryan Green, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Matt Muraca, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Dustin Potter, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Nate Sill, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Kerry VanEtten, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Tom Warner, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Kent Wright, Airport Fire Fighter/Operations Technician
Air Service Board
The Air Service Board (ASB) began first as an advisory board, formed by the leadership from Tompkins County Area Development and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce. Initial functions prior to 9/11 included marketing, forecasting and carrier relationships.
After September 11, the Tompkins County Legislature expanded the duties of the ASB to include ensuring increased entrepreneurship and agility of ITH. This included tasks of improving existing and attracting new air service, engaging customers, reviewing operations, maintaining on-going relationships with air carriers and stemming leakage to other airports.
- Larry Baum, CEO, The Computing Center
- Gregory Mezey, Co-Vice Chair, Tompkins County Legislator
- Gary J. Stewart, Associate Vice President, Cornell University Community Relations
- Laurie Koehler, Vice President, Marketing and Enrollment Strategy, Ithaca College
- Jennifer Tavares, President & CEO, Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
- Katie Borgella, Co-Vice Chair, Commissioner of Planning & Sustainability, Tompkins County Legislature
- Ed Lavigne, Lansing Town Supervisor
- Heather D. McDaniel, Chair, President, Tompkins County Area Development
- Ken Hodges, Demographer, Claritas
- Cathy Hart, Area General Manager, Courtyard Marriot