The Evansville-Vanderburgh Airport Authority District (EVAAD) is the owner and operator of Evansville
Regional
Airport and accompanying properties. A five-member Board of Directors, who are appointed to three-year
terms
by both the Mayor of Evansville and the Vanderburgh County Commissioners, governs the Airport Authority,
a
separate governmental unit. The Board has ultimate financial and policymaking responsibility for the
Airport
Authority, and its budget is approved annually by the County Council. Financial statements are audited
annually
by the State Board of Accounts. Board members serve as volunteers and receive no payment for their time.
The Airport Authority also leases several properties around the airport of which most are ground leases
and
include, but are not limited to: United Companies Air Center, the Berry Global Warehouse, Airport Hampton Inn and
farming
parcels. These other sources of revenue enable the issue of lower rates and charges to the airlines and
other
tenants, and in total, the mixed use creates more than 500 jobs on airport authority property. According
to
the Aviation Association of Indiana’s 2012 Survey, the economic Impact of Evansville Regional Airport
exceed
$900 million annually.
Airport Authority Board of Directors
Rev. Dr. Adrian M. Brooks, Sr., President - Board appointment 2017
Rev. Dr. Adrian M. Brooks, Sr. has served as pastor of the Memorial Baptist Church since 1993. He attended the University of Evansville studying religion and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science from the University of Southern Indiana. He is also the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminar.
Rev. Brooks strives to extend the church to become an integral part of the community. Under his leadership, the Memorial Baptist Church, and the Memorial CDC (founded in 1994) serves as an effective model of progressive ministry. The church offers over fifty ministries to the Evansville and tri-state communities which include: Substance Abuse Counseling, Youth Education Programs, Family Life Components, Women’s/Men’s Ministries, Housing and Commercial Developments.
The Memorial CDC is the leader of development activity in the center city of Evansville. Memorial Housing Corporation oversees
the acquisition and renovation of single-family residential houses in the center city. It has recently completed two multi-family complexes, the Bayard Park Lofts and Lincoln Lofts in 2021 and has completed an additional 6 homes.
Rev. Brooks has the distinguished honor of being respected both in the religious and business community. He has served on numerous boards, counsels, and committees. In 2015, Pastor Brooks was invited to accompany a US Congressional delegation to participate in the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. In 2016, he served as the guest Chaplain in the United States Senate and offered the opening prayer of the congressional session.
In 2018, he established the Adrian Myron Brooks Scholarship Foundation to ensure young people would have the resources to attend college.
Appointing Authority and Term of Appointment
County Commissioners’ Appointment
07-01-23 thru 06-30-26
Paul Saunders, Vice President - Board appointment 2024
With over 20 years of experience in e-commerce, operations and supply chain management, Paul is a passionate and innovative entrepreneur who founded and continually leads two successful online businesses - eLuxury.com and ePackageSupply.com.
As the president and founder of eLuxury.com and ePackageSupply.com, Paul oversees all aspects of the business strategy, product development, marketing, sales, customer service and logistics. In 2016, eLuxury.com was named the 4th fastest growing company in the U.S. and the #1 fastest growing company in Indiana by INC 500, joining the ranks of companies like Zappos, Oracle, Under Armour and Microsoft.
Paul has leveraged his expertise in e-commerce and digital trade to serve as a member of the FedEx E-Commerce Executive Board of Directors and a speaker on Capitol Hill, representing the interests of online retailers and consumers. And before launching his own ventures, Paul applied his skills and knowledge in strategic sourcing and procurement, serving as a buyer and manager for Whirlpool Corporation and Mead Johnson Nutrition (now Reckitt). Most recently, Paul founded RidgecrestHoldingsLLC.com, which invests and manages a growing portfolio of industrial and multi-family real estate, local start-ups and various other investments within the Greater Evansville Region.
Appointing Authority and Term of Appointment
County Commissioners’ Appointment
07-01-24 thru 06-30-27
Paul Green, Secretary - Board appointment 2019
Paul Green, recently retired Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 16, worked his way up from Electrical Helper to Inside Journeyman Wireman to Business Manager. He also became a NECA-IBEW Apprenticeship Instructor. While at the IBEW LOCAL #16 he served on numerous National, State, and Local committees and boards, including Airport Authority, Easter Seals and the Evansville Electrical Examining Boards. Paul was instrumental in several regional nonprofit organizations’ renovation projects, which include the old North Park Library for the creation of Holly’s House, the old Sandleben Pharmacy building for Aurora’s offices, and over the last 27 years, he’s assisted in the set-up, maintenance and disassembly of the Easter Seals’ Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights displays. Paul was recently recognized for his leadership in raising funds and soliciting volunteers to purchase and erect the 60’x100’ storage barn that houses the Ritzy’s Fantasy of Lights displays during the off-season.
Appointing Authority and Term of Appointment
Mayor’s Appointment
07-01-25 thru 06-30-28
Kimberly Redding - Board appointment 2024
Kimberly Redding, since 1993, has called Evansville home, where she is dedicated to uplifting and supporting the community. Her servant leader-style attributes have led her to several local Boards of Directors, from Trustee at Nazarene Baptist Church, President and Treasurer of Joshua Academy Pre-School and Chapter President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Leadership Everyone, Chemo Buddies and Secretary of the local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). With a proven record in the insurance industry, coupled with 25 years of experience as a currently active broker at Star Real Estate Sales and Service, Kimberly is focused on helping clients achieve their dream of homeownership. As a wife, mother and “LeeLee,” Kimberly treasures time spent with her family.
Appointing Authority and Term of Appointment
Mayor's Appointment
07-01-24 thru 06-30-27
Kyle Fields - Board appointment 2025
Kyle Fields is the founder of Bridge Alternatives, an Evansville-based firm providing accounting and finance solutions to private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and global businesses. With more than 18 years of experience in accounting, finance and technology, Kyle specializes in helping clients streamline operations, optimize performance and drive profitability. He earned his degree from the University of Southern Indiana and began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he received his Certified Public Accounting designation. Kyle and his wife Kristin have been married for 19 years and have two daughters, Kinsley and Tatum.
Appointing Authority and Term of Appointment
Mayor's Appointment
07-01-25 thru 06-30-28
Nathaniel T. Hahn, A.A.E. - Treasurer - Executive Director 2019
Nate Hahn, Executive Director of Evansville Regional Airport, is a graduate of Purdue University’s top-rated national aviation program and a native of Indiana. Nate started his aviation career in Midland, TX, in 2005, prior to joining Evansville Regional Airport as director of operations and maintenance in 2011. During Nate’s tenure at EVV, he has overseen over $200 million in construction investment. These include improved roadways, parking expansion, and the addition of the airport’s solar-covered parking canopies that provide world-class passenger amenities and support the airport’s sustainability commitment. He has also skillfully guided the airport through several transformative initiatives, including the complex runway relocation program, a comprehensive terminal modernization, and the construction of a state-of-the-art maintenance facility. Deeply passionate about community engagement and regional economic growth, Nate proudly serves on the Board of Directors for both the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) and the Children’s Museum of Evansville, where he contributes to shaping a vibrant and forward-looking region. In the aviation sector, he holds a leadership role on the Board of Directors for Aviation Indiana and remains actively involved with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), where he has earned the distinguished designation of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.).
