Airport Commission

The Johnson County Board of Commissioners established the Johnson County Airport Commission (JCAC) on July 18, 1967, to operate, manage, and develop Executive Airport when it was transferred to the County by the City of Olathe. The JCAC also assumed responsibility in 1973 for Olathe Naval Air Station after it was deactivated and transferred to Johnson County. What was originally Johnson County Industrial Airport is now known as New Century AirCenter.

The following is a list of current Airport Commission members. 

1st District Commissioner

Photo of Airport Commissioner Paula Schwach

Paula Schwach, Secretary

Beginning Date: Dec. 2022

Term Expires: Jul. 2025

2nd District Commissioner

Photo of Mike Moore

Michael Moore, Chairman

Beginning Date: Aug. 2002

Term Expires: Jul. 2026

3rd District Commissioner

Airport Commissioner Sam Whitehead

Sam Whitehead

Beginning Date: Jul. 2025

Term Expires: Jul. 2028

4th District Commissioner

Photo of Carol Lehman

Carol Lehman, Vice Chairman

Beginning Date: Aug. 2019

Term Expires: Jul. 2025

5th District Commissioner

R Lee Harris, Airport Commissioner

R. Lee Harris

Beginning Date: Sep. 2025

Term Expires: Jul. 2027

6th District Commissioner

Airport Commissioner Dan Nielson

Dan Nielson, Treasurer

Beginning Date: Jan. 2025

Term Expires: Jul. 2027

Chairman Appointed Commissioner

John Bertrand, Airport Commissioner

John Bertrand

Beginning Date: Aug. 2023

Term Expires: Jul. 2026

2025 Calendar of Airport Commission Meetings

The Airport Commission meets on a monthly basis in the Airport Commission Administration Building, 1 New Century Parkway, Room 110, starting at 9 a.m. Below is a list of 2025 meeting dates.

Date

Time

Purpose

Location

Jan. 22, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Feb. 26, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

March 26, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

April 23, 2025

8:30 a.m.

Joint BOCC Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

April 23, 2025

Immediately Following Joint Meeting

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

May 28, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

June 25, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

July 23, 2025

8 a.m.

Aviation Subcommittee Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

July 23, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Aug. 18, 2025

3:30 p.m.

Special Called Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Aug. 27, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Sep. 17, 2025

2:30 p.m.

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Sep. 24, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Oct. 1, 2025

3:30 p.m.

Special Called Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Oct. 15, 2025

3:30 p.m.

Finance Subcommittee Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Oct. 22, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Dec. 3, 2025

9 a.m.

Regular Monthly Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Dec 15, 2025

4 p.m.

Special Called Meeting

Airport Commission Administration Building, Room 110

Public participation for planning items will be heard once the Chairman opens the floor for comments on each specific item.

Agendas

Minutes

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November/December

Disclaimer: The electronic format of the Airport Commission Board Agenda, Minutes and Calendar are provided as a public service. This information does not constitute an official record of the Airport Commission Board, and no warranty or guarantee of any kind is provided. For official Airport Commission Board records, please contact the Johnson County Airport Commission Administration Office at 913-715-6000. Persons who may need assistance, the use of a sign language or oral interpreter, or who require special accommodations, should contact 913-715-6000, at least two business days prior to the meeting.