Staff & Departments

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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