Airport Leadership

Dane County and Airport Officials

The Dane County Regional Airport is led by the Dane County Executive, Melissa Agard, Airport Executive Director, Mark Papko, and the Dane County Airport Commission, Chaired by Jason Ilstrup. 

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Melissa Agard
Dane County Executive
Airport Director Mark Papko
Mark Papko
Airport Executive Director
Airport Commission Chair Jason Ilstrup
Jason Ilstrup
Airport Commission Chair
 

Airport Commission

The Dane County Airport Commission consists of 11 members appointed by the Dane County Executive. Five members serve on the Dane County Board of Supervisors, one is a City of Madison Alder representing a district adjacent to the airport, and the remaining five are citizen members from across Dane County.

The Airport Commission is an important advisory committee to the County Executive and the Dane County Board of Supervisors.

Name Role Phone Email
Jason Ilstrup Chair | Citizen    
Angela Thomas Vice-Chair | Citizen    
Amani Latimer Burris Member | Citizen    
Ellie Westman Chin Member | Citizen    
Erin McWilliams Member | Citizen    
David Peterson Member | Supervisor 608-571-3981 Peterson.David@danecounty.gov
Jeffrey Kroning Member | Supervisor 608-236-3453 Kroning.Jeffrey@danecounty.gov
Julia Matthews Member | Alder 608-571-2640 District12@cityofmadison.com
Keith Furman Member | Supervisor 608-912-0000 Furman.Keith@danecounty.gov
Paula Brandmeier Member | Supervisor 608-571-5315 Brandmeier.Paula@danecounty.gov
Tommy Rylander Member | Supervisor 608-301-5605 Rylander.Tommy@danecounty.gov