Board of Directors

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven appointed members.  RIAC's President and CEO oversees day to day operations. 

The Articles of Incorporation vest the powers of RIAC in its Board of Directors; one member being appointed by the Mayor of the City of Warwick, and the remaining six members being appointed by the Governor of the State of Rhode Island.  The RIAC Board Members, appointed by the Governor, serve staggered terms.  The Board member appointed by the Mayor of the City of Warwick serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.

The current Board of Directors is comprised of the following individuals:

Kathleen C. Hittner, MD,  Chair

Joseph M. Cianciolo

Joseph S. Larisa, Jr.

Robert Sangster

Michael A. Traficante

Russell W. Hahn

Deborah Thomas