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Rochester International Airport is owned by the City of Rochester and operated by the Rochester Airport Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mayo Clinic.

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission, made up of at least five members, including the Mayor of Rochester, Director of Public Works or appointee, President of the City Council, Mayo Clinic Representative and the Airport Director.

Airport Commission Members:

  • Kim Norton, Mayor, City of Rochester
  • Alison Zelms, City Administrator
  • Dillon Dombrovski, Public Works, City of Rochester
  • Brooke Carlson, City Council President
  • Adam Horst, Mayo Clinic
  • John Reed, Executive Director, Rochester International Airport

 

Rochester Airport Company Board / Mayo Clinic Leadership

Rochester Airport Company oversight is conducted by a governing board comprised of Mayo Clinic staff.

  • John Poe, President
  • Erin Sexton, Vice President
  • Adam Horst, Treasurer
  • Tripp Welch, Secretary
  • Dr. Morie Gertz
  • Doug Holtan
  • Mary Jo Williamson
  • John Reed

 

Rochester Airport Company Staff

Rochester International Airport (RST) is owned by the City of Rochester and operated by the Rochester Airport Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mayo Clinic. The Rochester Airport Company currently employs 25 full-time staff in the Administration, Maintenance, and Fire Departments.

 

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