Airport Commission
Palm Springs International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Palm Springs and managed by airport staff under the direction of the City Manager. The Airport Commission is a 20-member advisory body appointed by the Palm Springs City Council, representing the City of Palm Springs, the Coachella Valley’s eight incorporated cities, Riverside County, and one non-voting representative from Visit Greater Palm Springs.
The Commission typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM. Meetings are open to the public and parking is validated for attendees.
Commission Members and Terms
| Name | Title | Term Expires | Represents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin J. Corcoran | Chairman | 6/30/2027 | City of Palm Springs |
| Todd Burke | Vice Chairman | 6/30/2026 | City of Palm Springs |
| Daniel Caldwell | Commissioner | 6/30/2026 | City of Palm Springs |
| Bryan Ebensteiner | Commissioner | 6/30/2027 | City of Palm Springs |
| J Craig Fong | Commissioner | 6/30/2026 | City of Palm Springs |
| Bashar Halabi | Commissioner | 6/30/2029 | City of Palm Springs |
| Ken Hedrick | Commissioner | 6/30/2027 | City of Palm Springs |
| Tracy Martin | Commissioner | 6/30/2026 | City of Palm Springs |
| Samantha McDermott | Commissioner | 6/30/2028 | City of Palm Springs |
| Thibault Nardi | Commissioner | 6/30/2029 | City of Palm Springs |
| Timothy Schoeffler | Commissioner | 6/30/2028 | City of Palm Springs |
| Christian Samlaska | Commissioner | 6/30/2027 | City of Cathedral City |
| Yadira Perez | Commissioner | 12/31/2026 | City of Coachella |
| Dirk Voss | Commissioner | 1/21/2027 | City of Desert Hot Springs |
| Phil Valdez | Commissioner | 6/30/2027 | City of Indian Wells |
| Rick Wise | Commissioner | 4/1/2026 | City of Indio |
| Geoffrey Kiehl | Commissioner | 6/30/2027 | City of La Quinta |
| Kevin Wiseman | Commissioner | 6/30/2028 | City of Palm Desert |
| Keith Young | Commissioner | 7/1/2027 | City of Rancho Mirage |
| Margaret Park | Commissioner | 6/30/2026 | Riverside County |
| Victoria Carpenter | Staff Liaison (Interim Executive Director) | ||
| Mariana Anguiano | Staff Liaison (Executive Administrative Assistant) |
Agendas and Minutes
Agenda E-Notifications
You can receive email notifications of upcoming meetings and other events by subscribing to the City of Palm Springs e-notification service.
City of Palm Springs YouTube Channel
View Airport Commission Meetings on the City of Palm Springs YouTube Channel.
Meeting & Agenda Translations & Interpreters
Meeting agendas and minutes will be translated into Spanish upon request. If you require the assistance of a Spanish or American Sign Language interpreter to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at least 48 hours prior to the meetings.
A pedido las agendas y los minutos de las reuniones se pueden traducir al Español. Si necessita la asistencia de un intérprete en Español o en Lenguaje De Señas para participar en la reunion, communíquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad al menos 48 horas antes de las reuniones.
Serving on a City Board or Commission
If you are interested in serving on any of the City’s Boards or Commissions, please visit the City of Palm Springs Board and Commission webpage to learn more about the appointment process and to complete the online application.