Staff & Departments
Meet the People Behind the Metropolitan Airports Commission
The MAC’s 640 employees work in roles supporting all aspects of airport operations, including administration, field maintenance, commercial management, and the customer experience. MSP International Airport, which is owned and operated by the MAC, has its own police and fire departments.
Org Chart
- Minnesota Legislature
- Metropolitan Airports Commission Board
- Director, Internal Audit
- Executive Director/CEO
- Vice President
- Chief Financial Officer
- VP of Finance and Revenue Development
- Vice President, Human Resources & Labor Relations
- Manager, Human Resources
- Manager, Employee Development + Engagement
- Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Manager, Labor Relations
- Chief Operating Officer
- Vice President, Management & Operations
- Vice President, Planning & Development
- Public Safety
- Chief Information Officer
- VP Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement
- General Counsel
Finance and Revenue Development Division
The Finance and Revenue Development Division oversees the implementation of MAC financial policies, strategic financial planning and analysis, and fiscal and budgetary practices. Through these efforts the division provides funding for operating and capital expenditures and optimizes revenue generation. This division also oversees revenue development through airport property and concessions management. Additionally, it administers the organization’s risk, insurance and wellness programs.
Tim Simon
Tim Simon joined the MAC in 2020 as its vice president, Finance and Revenue Development. Simon has expertise in a wide range of roles related to government finance, supported by decades of experience ...
Air Service Development
Air Service Development
This department works to develop new passenger and cargo air service, promote the MAC’s airport facilities, and build community support for air service at MSP International Airport. Brian Peters is the MAC's director of Air Service Development.
Airport Development
Airport Development
This department prepares and implements the MAC’s capital improvement program for all seven airports. The goal is to ensure needs across the system are identified and fulfilled through coordination and collaboration with all MAC departments. Staff reviews project justifications, costs and timing for development of the overall program. Once projects are authorized by the Commission, primary responsibilities include coordinating the design, engineering, architecture and construction of facilities. Airport Development prepares construction contracts and state/federal grants for projects, and works directly with consultants and contractors to complete projects. The director for this department is Heather Leide.
Puneet Vedi
Building Official
Building Official
The MAC’s Building Official administers permitting and inspections in accordance with the MAC’s Building Code Ordinance. Responsibilities include the application, administration, implementation and enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code and MAC Construction Standards and MAC Procedures and Design Standards and Guidelines. Duties include plan reviews, issuance of permits, inspections and retention of construction plans. The department also provides construction management services for retail and food and beverage development and for remodeling of existing tenant spaces at MSP International Airport. Brian Weidemann serves as the MAC’s building official.
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
The Commercial Management and Airline Affairs Department (CMAA) oversees revenue generation from airline and airport concession agreements, MSP leases and system-wide non-aeronautical leases. The department manages MAC property and real estate. Eric Johnson is the director of CMAA.
Within the CMAA Department, the Concessions and Business Development team manages lease agreements for food, retail and specialty services at MSP. It also manages on-airport advertising and other revenue-generating activities. This department also operates the MSP Airport Conference Center. Isabella Rhawie is the assistant director -- concessions and business development.
Mark Bents is the assistant director -- commercial management and airline affairs, overseeing MSP leases related to auto rental and non-concessions property leasing.
Mark Bents
Isabella Rhawie
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
This unit oversees efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in MAC hiring, contracting and operations. Programs benefit both the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the community at large. The unit is managed by Tekia Jefferson.
Emergency Programs
Emergency Programs
The MAC’s Emergency Programs unit is managed by Kristin Rollwagen. She develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, she develops training programs in compliance with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Kristi represents the MAC in matters related to state and local emergency management planning and programming. The overall goal of the unit is to ensure the MAC and the airport community are prepared to respond to natural disasters, aircraft incidents or accidents, communicable diseases and other emergency situations.
Employee Development & Engagement
Employee Development & Engagement
This unit manages and supports all aspects of training, development and employee engagement to ensure continued improvement related to growth, productivity and development of employees and leaders. This is achieved by assessing, creatively designing, implementing and evaluating effective methods to educate, engage and enhance performance. Corey Bonnema is the employee development and engagement manager.
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs (EA) unit is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Compliance activities include waste management programs for recycling and composting; proper disposal of regulated materials; storage tank program administration; stormwater and soil management; air quality programs and assistance for airport tenants with regulatory compliance issues. The EA unit also supports the environmental review process to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for airport development projects, and participates in the preparation of long-term, comprehensive airport plans. Marisa Trapp manages Environmental Affairs.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and cash management functions and for preparation of the annual operating budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department secures funds for the Capital Improvement Program and manages payroll, invoices, accounts receivable and MAC investments. It also oversees the acquisition of materials, services and equipment, and disposes of surplus property. In addition, the department manages MSP International Airport’s central services functions in the MAC’s General Office building.
Nick Hinchley
Nick Hinchley is the MAC’s director of finance and leads two departments – finance and purchasing. Prior to his appointment as director in April 2021, Hinchley had been the manager of accounting and ...
Fire
Fire
In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.
The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.
The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport
Bob Koenig
Robert “Bob” Koenig, a fire service veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was named chief of the Airport Fire Department (AFD) in June 2021 following a nationwide search.
Koenig joined the ...
Governmental Affairs Division
This division works on airport and aviation related policy issues with state and federal legislators and agencies, the Governor’s Office, and city and county representatives.
Mitch Kilian
Mitch Kilian is the MAC’s associate vice president of Governmental Affairs, coordinating all state and federal legislative issues affecting the MAC and its seven-airport system, including MSP ...
Air Service Development
Air Service Development
This department works to develop new passenger and cargo air service, promote the MAC’s airport facilities, and build community support for air service at MSP International Airport. Brian Peters is the MAC's director of Air Service Development.
Airport Development
Airport Development
This department prepares and implements the MAC’s capital improvement program for all seven airports. The goal is to ensure needs across the system are identified and fulfilled through coordination and collaboration with all MAC departments. Staff reviews project justifications, costs and timing for development of the overall program. Once projects are authorized by the Commission, primary responsibilities include coordinating the design, engineering, architecture and construction of facilities. Airport Development prepares construction contracts and state/federal grants for projects, and works directly with consultants and contractors to complete projects. The director for this department is Heather Leide.
Puneet Vedi
Building Official
Building Official
The MAC’s Building Official administers permitting and inspections in accordance with the MAC’s Building Code Ordinance. Responsibilities include the application, administration, implementation and enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code and MAC Construction Standards and MAC Procedures and Design Standards and Guidelines. Duties include plan reviews, issuance of permits, inspections and retention of construction plans. The department also provides construction management services for retail and food and beverage development and for remodeling of existing tenant spaces at MSP International Airport. Brian Weidemann serves as the MAC’s building official.
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
The Commercial Management and Airline Affairs Department (CMAA) oversees revenue generation from airline and airport concession agreements, MSP leases and system-wide non-aeronautical leases. The department manages MAC property and real estate. Eric Johnson is the director of CMAA.
Within the CMAA Department, the Concessions and Business Development team manages lease agreements for food, retail and specialty services at MSP. It also manages on-airport advertising and other revenue-generating activities. This department also operates the MSP Airport Conference Center. Isabella Rhawie is the assistant director -- concessions and business development.
Mark Bents is the assistant director -- commercial management and airline affairs, overseeing MSP leases related to auto rental and non-concessions property leasing.
Mark Bents
Isabella Rhawie
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
This unit oversees efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in MAC hiring, contracting and operations. Programs benefit both the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the community at large. The unit is managed by Tekia Jefferson.
Emergency Programs
Emergency Programs
The MAC’s Emergency Programs unit is managed by Kristin Rollwagen. She develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, she develops training programs in compliance with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Kristi represents the MAC in matters related to state and local emergency management planning and programming. The overall goal of the unit is to ensure the MAC and the airport community are prepared to respond to natural disasters, aircraft incidents or accidents, communicable diseases and other emergency situations.
Employee Development & Engagement
Employee Development & Engagement
This unit manages and supports all aspects of training, development and employee engagement to ensure continued improvement related to growth, productivity and development of employees and leaders. This is achieved by assessing, creatively designing, implementing and evaluating effective methods to educate, engage and enhance performance. Corey Bonnema is the employee development and engagement manager.
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs (EA) unit is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Compliance activities include waste management programs for recycling and composting; proper disposal of regulated materials; storage tank program administration; stormwater and soil management; air quality programs and assistance for airport tenants with regulatory compliance issues. The EA unit also supports the environmental review process to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for airport development projects, and participates in the preparation of long-term, comprehensive airport plans. Marisa Trapp manages Environmental Affairs.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and cash management functions and for preparation of the annual operating budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department secures funds for the Capital Improvement Program and manages payroll, invoices, accounts receivable and MAC investments. It also oversees the acquisition of materials, services and equipment, and disposes of surplus property. In addition, the department manages MSP International Airport’s central services functions in the MAC’s General Office building.
Nick Hinchley
Nick Hinchley is the MAC’s director of finance and leads two departments – finance and purchasing. Prior to his appointment as director in April 2021, Hinchley had been the manager of accounting and ...
Fire
Fire
In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.
The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.
The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport
Bob Koenig
Robert “Bob” Koenig, a fire service veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was named chief of the Airport Fire Department (AFD) in June 2021 following a nationwide search.
Koenig joined the ...
Human Resources & Labor Relations Division
This division administers workforce policies and leads hiring, development, labor and diversity activities. There are four units within the division.
Air Service Development
Air Service Development
This department works to develop new passenger and cargo air service, promote the MAC’s airport facilities, and build community support for air service at MSP International Airport. Brian Peters is the MAC's director of Air Service Development.
Airport Development
Airport Development
This department prepares and implements the MAC’s capital improvement program for all seven airports. The goal is to ensure needs across the system are identified and fulfilled through coordination and collaboration with all MAC departments. Staff reviews project justifications, costs and timing for development of the overall program. Once projects are authorized by the Commission, primary responsibilities include coordinating the design, engineering, architecture and construction of facilities. Airport Development prepares construction contracts and state/federal grants for projects, and works directly with consultants and contractors to complete projects. The director for this department is Heather Leide.
Puneet Vedi
Building Official
Building Official
The MAC’s Building Official administers permitting and inspections in accordance with the MAC’s Building Code Ordinance. Responsibilities include the application, administration, implementation and enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code and MAC Construction Standards and MAC Procedures and Design Standards and Guidelines. Duties include plan reviews, issuance of permits, inspections and retention of construction plans. The department also provides construction management services for retail and food and beverage development and for remodeling of existing tenant spaces at MSP International Airport. Brian Weidemann serves as the MAC’s building official.
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
The Commercial Management and Airline Affairs Department (CMAA) oversees revenue generation from airline and airport concession agreements, MSP leases and system-wide non-aeronautical leases. The department manages MAC property and real estate. Eric Johnson is the director of CMAA.
Within the CMAA Department, the Concessions and Business Development team manages lease agreements for food, retail and specialty services at MSP. It also manages on-airport advertising and other revenue-generating activities. This department also operates the MSP Airport Conference Center. Isabella Rhawie is the assistant director -- concessions and business development.
Mark Bents is the assistant director -- commercial management and airline affairs, overseeing MSP leases related to auto rental and non-concessions property leasing.
Mark Bents
Isabella Rhawie
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
This unit oversees efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in MAC hiring, contracting and operations. Programs benefit both the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the community at large. The unit is managed by Tekia Jefferson.
Emergency Programs
Emergency Programs
The MAC’s Emergency Programs unit is managed by Kristin Rollwagen. She develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, she develops training programs in compliance with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Kristi represents the MAC in matters related to state and local emergency management planning and programming. The overall goal of the unit is to ensure the MAC and the airport community are prepared to respond to natural disasters, aircraft incidents or accidents, communicable diseases and other emergency situations.
Employee Development & Engagement
Employee Development & Engagement
This unit manages and supports all aspects of training, development and employee engagement to ensure continued improvement related to growth, productivity and development of employees and leaders. This is achieved by assessing, creatively designing, implementing and evaluating effective methods to educate, engage and enhance performance. Corey Bonnema is the employee development and engagement manager.
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs (EA) unit is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Compliance activities include waste management programs for recycling and composting; proper disposal of regulated materials; storage tank program administration; stormwater and soil management; air quality programs and assistance for airport tenants with regulatory compliance issues. The EA unit also supports the environmental review process to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for airport development projects, and participates in the preparation of long-term, comprehensive airport plans. Marisa Trapp manages Environmental Affairs.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and cash management functions and for preparation of the annual operating budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department secures funds for the Capital Improvement Program and manages payroll, invoices, accounts receivable and MAC investments. It also oversees the acquisition of materials, services and equipment, and disposes of surplus property. In addition, the department manages MSP International Airport’s central services functions in the MAC’s General Office building.
Nick Hinchley
Nick Hinchley is the MAC’s director of finance and leads two departments – finance and purchasing. Prior to his appointment as director in April 2021, Hinchley had been the manager of accounting and ...
Fire
Fire
In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.
The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.
The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport
Bob Koenig
Robert “Bob” Koenig, a fire service veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was named chief of the Airport Fire Department (AFD) in June 2021 following a nationwide search.
Koenig joined the ...
Information Technology Division
The Information Technology Division (IT) oversees a broad spectrum of information technology for the MAC, including related planning and purchasing. The division works with MAC departments and airport tenants to analyze needs and implement business solutions, including hardware, software, network and telecommunications technologies.
Eduardo Valencia
Eduardo Valencia has more than15 years of public sector IT leadership experience, as well as experience in operations, strategic planning, business development and consulting. As CIO, Valencia ...
Air Service Development
Air Service Development
This department works to develop new passenger and cargo air service, promote the MAC’s airport facilities, and build community support for air service at MSP International Airport. Brian Peters is the MAC's director of Air Service Development.
Airport Development
Airport Development
This department prepares and implements the MAC’s capital improvement program for all seven airports. The goal is to ensure needs across the system are identified and fulfilled through coordination and collaboration with all MAC departments. Staff reviews project justifications, costs and timing for development of the overall program. Once projects are authorized by the Commission, primary responsibilities include coordinating the design, engineering, architecture and construction of facilities. Airport Development prepares construction contracts and state/federal grants for projects, and works directly with consultants and contractors to complete projects. The director for this department is Heather Leide.
Puneet Vedi
Building Official
Building Official
The MAC’s Building Official administers permitting and inspections in accordance with the MAC’s Building Code Ordinance. Responsibilities include the application, administration, implementation and enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code and MAC Construction Standards and MAC Procedures and Design Standards and Guidelines. Duties include plan reviews, issuance of permits, inspections and retention of construction plans. The department also provides construction management services for retail and food and beverage development and for remodeling of existing tenant spaces at MSP International Airport. Brian Weidemann serves as the MAC’s building official.
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
The Commercial Management and Airline Affairs Department (CMAA) oversees revenue generation from airline and airport concession agreements, MSP leases and system-wide non-aeronautical leases. The department manages MAC property and real estate. Eric Johnson is the director of CMAA.
Within the CMAA Department, the Concessions and Business Development team manages lease agreements for food, retail and specialty services at MSP. It also manages on-airport advertising and other revenue-generating activities. This department also operates the MSP Airport Conference Center. Isabella Rhawie is the assistant director -- concessions and business development.
Mark Bents is the assistant director -- commercial management and airline affairs, overseeing MSP leases related to auto rental and non-concessions property leasing.
Mark Bents
Isabella Rhawie
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
This unit oversees efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in MAC hiring, contracting and operations. Programs benefit both the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the community at large. The unit is managed by Tekia Jefferson.
Emergency Programs
Emergency Programs
The MAC’s Emergency Programs unit is managed by Kristin Rollwagen. She develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, she develops training programs in compliance with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Kristi represents the MAC in matters related to state and local emergency management planning and programming. The overall goal of the unit is to ensure the MAC and the airport community are prepared to respond to natural disasters, aircraft incidents or accidents, communicable diseases and other emergency situations.
Employee Development & Engagement
Employee Development & Engagement
This unit manages and supports all aspects of training, development and employee engagement to ensure continued improvement related to growth, productivity and development of employees and leaders. This is achieved by assessing, creatively designing, implementing and evaluating effective methods to educate, engage and enhance performance. Corey Bonnema is the employee development and engagement manager.
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs (EA) unit is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Compliance activities include waste management programs for recycling and composting; proper disposal of regulated materials; storage tank program administration; stormwater and soil management; air quality programs and assistance for airport tenants with regulatory compliance issues. The EA unit also supports the environmental review process to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for airport development projects, and participates in the preparation of long-term, comprehensive airport plans. Marisa Trapp manages Environmental Affairs.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and cash management functions and for preparation of the annual operating budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department secures funds for the Capital Improvement Program and manages payroll, invoices, accounts receivable and MAC investments. It also oversees the acquisition of materials, services and equipment, and disposes of surplus property. In addition, the department manages MSP International Airport’s central services functions in the MAC’s General Office building.
Nick Hinchley
Nick Hinchley is the MAC’s director of finance and leads two departments – finance and purchasing. Prior to his appointment as director in April 2021, Hinchley had been the manager of accounting and ...
Fire
Fire
In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.
The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.
The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport
Bob Koenig
Robert “Bob” Koenig, a fire service veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was named chief of the Airport Fire Department (AFD) in June 2021 following a nationwide search.
Koenig joined the ...
Management & Operations Division
The Management and Operations Division oversees operation and maintenance of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the MAC’s six general aviation airports: Airlake, Anoka County-Blaine, Crystal, Flying Cloud, Lake Elmo and St. Paul Downtown.
Chad Leqve
Chad Leqve joined the MAC in 2001 and has held numerous leadership roles related to airport operations.
Leqve has served as the MAC’s manager of Noise, Environment and Planning, and for five years ...
Air Service Development
Air Service Development
This department works to develop new passenger and cargo air service, promote the MAC’s airport facilities, and build community support for air service at MSP International Airport. Brian Peters is the MAC's director of Air Service Development.
Airport Development
Airport Development
This department prepares and implements the MAC’s capital improvement program for all seven airports. The goal is to ensure needs across the system are identified and fulfilled through coordination and collaboration with all MAC departments. Staff reviews project justifications, costs and timing for development of the overall program. Once projects are authorized by the Commission, primary responsibilities include coordinating the design, engineering, architecture and construction of facilities. Airport Development prepares construction contracts and state/federal grants for projects, and works directly with consultants and contractors to complete projects. The director for this department is Heather Leide.
Puneet Vedi
Building Official
Building Official
The MAC’s Building Official administers permitting and inspections in accordance with the MAC’s Building Code Ordinance. Responsibilities include the application, administration, implementation and enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code and MAC Construction Standards and MAC Procedures and Design Standards and Guidelines. Duties include plan reviews, issuance of permits, inspections and retention of construction plans. The department also provides construction management services for retail and food and beverage development and for remodeling of existing tenant spaces at MSP International Airport. Brian Weidemann serves as the MAC’s building official.
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
The Commercial Management and Airline Affairs Department (CMAA) oversees revenue generation from airline and airport concession agreements, MSP leases and system-wide non-aeronautical leases. The department manages MAC property and real estate. Eric Johnson is the director of CMAA.
Within the CMAA Department, the Concessions and Business Development team manages lease agreements for food, retail and specialty services at MSP. It also manages on-airport advertising and other revenue-generating activities. This department also operates the MSP Airport Conference Center. Isabella Rhawie is the assistant director -- concessions and business development.
Mark Bents is the assistant director -- commercial management and airline affairs, overseeing MSP leases related to auto rental and non-concessions property leasing.
Mark Bents
Isabella Rhawie
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
This unit oversees efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in MAC hiring, contracting and operations. Programs benefit both the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the community at large. The unit is managed by Tekia Jefferson.
Emergency Programs
Emergency Programs
The MAC’s Emergency Programs unit is managed by Kristin Rollwagen. She develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, she develops training programs in compliance with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Kristi represents the MAC in matters related to state and local emergency management planning and programming. The overall goal of the unit is to ensure the MAC and the airport community are prepared to respond to natural disasters, aircraft incidents or accidents, communicable diseases and other emergency situations.
Employee Development & Engagement
Employee Development & Engagement
This unit manages and supports all aspects of training, development and employee engagement to ensure continued improvement related to growth, productivity and development of employees and leaders. This is achieved by assessing, creatively designing, implementing and evaluating effective methods to educate, engage and enhance performance. Corey Bonnema is the employee development and engagement manager.
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs (EA) unit is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Compliance activities include waste management programs for recycling and composting; proper disposal of regulated materials; storage tank program administration; stormwater and soil management; air quality programs and assistance for airport tenants with regulatory compliance issues. The EA unit also supports the environmental review process to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for airport development projects, and participates in the preparation of long-term, comprehensive airport plans. Marisa Trapp manages Environmental Affairs.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and cash management functions and for preparation of the annual operating budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department secures funds for the Capital Improvement Program and manages payroll, invoices, accounts receivable and MAC investments. It also oversees the acquisition of materials, services and equipment, and disposes of surplus property. In addition, the department manages MSP International Airport’s central services functions in the MAC’s General Office building.
Nick Hinchley
Nick Hinchley is the MAC’s director of finance and leads two departments – finance and purchasing. Prior to his appointment as director in April 2021, Hinchley had been the manager of accounting and ...
Fire
Fire
In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.
The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.
The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport
Bob Koenig
Robert “Bob” Koenig, a fire service veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was named chief of the Airport Fire Department (AFD) in June 2021 following a nationwide search.
Koenig joined the ...
Planning & Development Division
This area oversees property acquisition, planning, design, engineering, architecture and construction of all MAC facilities, as well as ensuring environmental standards and regulations are met and enforced at all MAC airports.
Bridget Rief, P.E.
Bridget Rief – a MAC veteran of nearly 25 years – is currently vice president of Planning and Development.
She was appointed to this position in July 2017 following a series of jobs at the MAC that ...
Air Service Development
Air Service Development
This department works to develop new passenger and cargo air service, promote the MAC’s airport facilities, and build community support for air service at MSP International Airport. Brian Peters is the MAC's director of Air Service Development.
Airport Development
Airport Development
This department prepares and implements the MAC’s capital improvement program for all seven airports. The goal is to ensure needs across the system are identified and fulfilled through coordination and collaboration with all MAC departments. Staff reviews project justifications, costs and timing for development of the overall program. Once projects are authorized by the Commission, primary responsibilities include coordinating the design, engineering, architecture and construction of facilities. Airport Development prepares construction contracts and state/federal grants for projects, and works directly with consultants and contractors to complete projects. The director for this department is Heather Leide.
Puneet Vedi
Building Official
Building Official
The MAC’s Building Official administers permitting and inspections in accordance with the MAC’s Building Code Ordinance. Responsibilities include the application, administration, implementation and enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code and MAC Construction Standards and MAC Procedures and Design Standards and Guidelines. Duties include plan reviews, issuance of permits, inspections and retention of construction plans. The department also provides construction management services for retail and food and beverage development and for remodeling of existing tenant spaces at MSP International Airport. Brian Weidemann serves as the MAC’s building official.
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
The Commercial Management and Airline Affairs Department (CMAA) oversees revenue generation from airline and airport concession agreements, MSP leases and system-wide non-aeronautical leases. The department manages MAC property and real estate. Eric Johnson is the director of CMAA.
Within the CMAA Department, the Concessions and Business Development team manages lease agreements for food, retail and specialty services at MSP. It also manages on-airport advertising and other revenue-generating activities. This department also operates the MSP Airport Conference Center. Isabella Rhawie is the assistant director -- concessions and business development.
Mark Bents is the assistant director -- commercial management and airline affairs, overseeing MSP leases related to auto rental and non-concessions property leasing.
Mark Bents
Isabella Rhawie
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
This unit oversees efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in MAC hiring, contracting and operations. Programs benefit both the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the community at large. The unit is managed by Tekia Jefferson.
Emergency Programs
Emergency Programs
The MAC’s Emergency Programs unit is managed by Kristin Rollwagen. She develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, she develops training programs in compliance with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Kristi represents the MAC in matters related to state and local emergency management planning and programming. The overall goal of the unit is to ensure the MAC and the airport community are prepared to respond to natural disasters, aircraft incidents or accidents, communicable diseases and other emergency situations.
Employee Development & Engagement
Employee Development & Engagement
This unit manages and supports all aspects of training, development and employee engagement to ensure continued improvement related to growth, productivity and development of employees and leaders. This is achieved by assessing, creatively designing, implementing and evaluating effective methods to educate, engage and enhance performance. Corey Bonnema is the employee development and engagement manager.
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs (EA) unit is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Compliance activities include waste management programs for recycling and composting; proper disposal of regulated materials; storage tank program administration; stormwater and soil management; air quality programs and assistance for airport tenants with regulatory compliance issues. The EA unit also supports the environmental review process to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for airport development projects, and participates in the preparation of long-term, comprehensive airport plans. Marisa Trapp manages Environmental Affairs.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and cash management functions and for preparation of the annual operating budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department secures funds for the Capital Improvement Program and manages payroll, invoices, accounts receivable and MAC investments. It also oversees the acquisition of materials, services and equipment, and disposes of surplus property. In addition, the department manages MSP International Airport’s central services functions in the MAC’s General Office building.
Nick Hinchley
Nick Hinchley is the MAC’s director of finance and leads two departments – finance and purchasing. Prior to his appointment as director in April 2021, Hinchley had been the manager of accounting and ...
Fire
Fire
In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.
The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.
The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport
Bob Koenig
Robert “Bob” Koenig, a fire service veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was named chief of the Airport Fire Department (AFD) in June 2021 following a nationwide search.
Koenig joined the ...
Public Safety
The Public Safety departments of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) work collaboratively to deliver services that ensure the safety and security of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and the surrounding community.
Air Service Development
Air Service Development
This department works to develop new passenger and cargo air service, promote the MAC’s airport facilities, and build community support for air service at MSP International Airport. Brian Peters is the MAC's director of Air Service Development.
Airport Development
Airport Development
This department prepares and implements the MAC’s capital improvement program for all seven airports. The goal is to ensure needs across the system are identified and fulfilled through coordination and collaboration with all MAC departments. Staff reviews project justifications, costs and timing for development of the overall program. Once projects are authorized by the Commission, primary responsibilities include coordinating the design, engineering, architecture and construction of facilities. Airport Development prepares construction contracts and state/federal grants for projects, and works directly with consultants and contractors to complete projects. The director for this department is Heather Leide.
Puneet Vedi
Building Official
Building Official
The MAC’s Building Official administers permitting and inspections in accordance with the MAC’s Building Code Ordinance. Responsibilities include the application, administration, implementation and enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code and MAC Construction Standards and MAC Procedures and Design Standards and Guidelines. Duties include plan reviews, issuance of permits, inspections and retention of construction plans. The department also provides construction management services for retail and food and beverage development and for remodeling of existing tenant spaces at MSP International Airport. Brian Weidemann serves as the MAC’s building official.
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
The Commercial Management and Airline Affairs Department (CMAA) oversees revenue generation from airline and airport concession agreements, MSP leases and system-wide non-aeronautical leases. The department manages MAC property and real estate. Eric Johnson is the director of CMAA.
Within the CMAA Department, the Concessions and Business Development team manages lease agreements for food, retail and specialty services at MSP. It also manages on-airport advertising and other revenue-generating activities. This department also operates the MSP Airport Conference Center. Isabella Rhawie is the assistant director -- concessions and business development.
Mark Bents is the assistant director -- commercial management and airline affairs, overseeing MSP leases related to auto rental and non-concessions property leasing.
Mark Bents
Isabella Rhawie
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
This unit oversees efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in MAC hiring, contracting and operations. Programs benefit both the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the community at large. The unit is managed by Tekia Jefferson.
Emergency Programs
Emergency Programs
The MAC’s Emergency Programs unit is managed by Kristin Rollwagen. She develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, she develops training programs in compliance with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Kristi represents the MAC in matters related to state and local emergency management planning and programming. The overall goal of the unit is to ensure the MAC and the airport community are prepared to respond to natural disasters, aircraft incidents or accidents, communicable diseases and other emergency situations.
Employee Development & Engagement
Employee Development & Engagement
This unit manages and supports all aspects of training, development and employee engagement to ensure continued improvement related to growth, productivity and development of employees and leaders. This is achieved by assessing, creatively designing, implementing and evaluating effective methods to educate, engage and enhance performance. Corey Bonnema is the employee development and engagement manager.
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs (EA) unit is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Compliance activities include waste management programs for recycling and composting; proper disposal of regulated materials; storage tank program administration; stormwater and soil management; air quality programs and assistance for airport tenants with regulatory compliance issues. The EA unit also supports the environmental review process to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for airport development projects, and participates in the preparation of long-term, comprehensive airport plans. Marisa Trapp manages Environmental Affairs.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and cash management functions and for preparation of the annual operating budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department secures funds for the Capital Improvement Program and manages payroll, invoices, accounts receivable and MAC investments. It also oversees the acquisition of materials, services and equipment, and disposes of surplus property. In addition, the department manages MSP International Airport’s central services functions in the MAC’s General Office building.
Nick Hinchley
Nick Hinchley is the MAC’s director of finance and leads two departments – finance and purchasing. Prior to his appointment as director in April 2021, Hinchley had been the manager of accounting and ...
Fire
Fire
In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.
The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.
The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport
Bob Koenig
Robert “Bob” Koenig, a fire service veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was named chief of the Airport Fire Department (AFD) in June 2021 following a nationwide search.
Koenig joined the ...
Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement Division
This division oversees all communications, marketing, community outreach, air service development, enterprise sustainability and strategic planning for the MAC.
Naomi Pesky
Naomi Pesky is the vice president of Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement – a post she assumed in May 2018 to oversee all communications, marketing, community outreach, air service development ...
Air Service Development
Air Service Development
This department works to develop new passenger and cargo air service, promote the MAC’s airport facilities, and build community support for air service at MSP International Airport. Brian Peters is the MAC's director of Air Service Development.
Airport Development
Airport Development
This department prepares and implements the MAC’s capital improvement program for all seven airports. The goal is to ensure needs across the system are identified and fulfilled through coordination and collaboration with all MAC departments. Staff reviews project justifications, costs and timing for development of the overall program. Once projects are authorized by the Commission, primary responsibilities include coordinating the design, engineering, architecture and construction of facilities. Airport Development prepares construction contracts and state/federal grants for projects, and works directly with consultants and contractors to complete projects. The director for this department is Heather Leide.
Puneet Vedi
Building Official
Building Official
The MAC’s Building Official administers permitting and inspections in accordance with the MAC’s Building Code Ordinance. Responsibilities include the application, administration, implementation and enforcement of the Minnesota Building Code and MAC Construction Standards and MAC Procedures and Design Standards and Guidelines. Duties include plan reviews, issuance of permits, inspections and retention of construction plans. The department also provides construction management services for retail and food and beverage development and for remodeling of existing tenant spaces at MSP International Airport. Brian Weidemann serves as the MAC’s building official.
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
The Commercial Management and Airline Affairs Department (CMAA) oversees revenue generation from airline and airport concession agreements, MSP leases and system-wide non-aeronautical leases. The department manages MAC property and real estate. Eric Johnson is the director of CMAA.
Within the CMAA Department, the Concessions and Business Development team manages lease agreements for food, retail and specialty services at MSP. It also manages on-airport advertising and other revenue-generating activities. This department also operates the MSP Airport Conference Center. Isabella Rhawie is the assistant director -- concessions and business development.
Mark Bents is the assistant director -- commercial management and airline affairs, overseeing MSP leases related to auto rental and non-concessions property leasing.
Mark Bents
Isabella Rhawie
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity & Equal Employment Opportunity
This unit oversees efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in MAC hiring, contracting and operations. Programs benefit both the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the community at large. The unit is managed by Tekia Jefferson.
Emergency Programs
Emergency Programs
The MAC’s Emergency Programs unit is managed by Kristin Rollwagen. She develops, documents and implements policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, she develops training programs in compliance with the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan. Kristi represents the MAC in matters related to state and local emergency management planning and programming. The overall goal of the unit is to ensure the MAC and the airport community are prepared to respond to natural disasters, aircraft incidents or accidents, communicable diseases and other emergency situations.
Employee Development & Engagement
Employee Development & Engagement
This unit manages and supports all aspects of training, development and employee engagement to ensure continued improvement related to growth, productivity and development of employees and leaders. This is achieved by assessing, creatively designing, implementing and evaluating effective methods to educate, engage and enhance performance. Corey Bonnema is the employee development and engagement manager.
Environmental Affairs
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs (EA) unit is responsible for maintaining environmental compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Compliance activities include waste management programs for recycling and composting; proper disposal of regulated materials; storage tank program administration; stormwater and soil management; air quality programs and assistance for airport tenants with regulatory compliance issues. The EA unit also supports the environmental review process to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations for airport development projects, and participates in the preparation of long-term, comprehensive airport plans. Marisa Trapp manages Environmental Affairs.
Finance
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for accounting and cash management functions and for preparation of the annual operating budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department secures funds for the Capital Improvement Program and manages payroll, invoices, accounts receivable and MAC investments. It also oversees the acquisition of materials, services and equipment, and disposes of surplus property. In addition, the department manages MSP International Airport’s central services functions in the MAC’s General Office building.
Nick Hinchley
Nick Hinchley is the MAC’s director of finance and leads two departments – finance and purchasing. Prior to his appointment as director in April 2021, Hinchley had been the manager of accounting and ...
Fire
Fire
In addition to specialized aircraft rescue and firefighting, the Airport Fire Department (AFD) serves as a full-service fire department providing structural fire response, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, water and ice rescue, and vehicle extrication. Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the AFD is also responsible for fire code inspections, sprinklers, fire alarms, building plan review, fire cause investigations and fire prevention activities.
The department provides these services within the geographical boundaries of MSP Airport, which includes the surrounding roadways and waterways, as well as residential and commercial properties included in the department’s mutual aid agreements.
The department employs captains, driver/operators, fire fighters and an administrative assistant. Supported by two assistant fire chiefs, Fire Chief Bob Koenig leads this department.
To learn more about the MSP Airport Fire Department, visit the Airport Fire Department | MSP Airport
Bob Koenig
Robert “Bob” Koenig, a fire service veteran with more than 30 years of experience, was named chief of the Airport Fire Department (AFD) in June 2021 following a nationwide search.
Koenig joined the ...
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