Board of Directors
JOHN S. OLSSON
Elected for a six-year term to the Board May 2021, which will expire May 2027. As a native Lincolnite, John is a graduate of Lincoln Southeast, Colorado School of Mines (BS) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (MS). Mr. Olsson is employed by the engineering design firm Olsson where he serves as Executive Vice President of Consulting Services. John is also a licensed pilot and the proud father of four children. Contact John via email at jolsson@olsson.com.
NICKI BEHMER
Elected for a six-year term to the Board May 2021, which will expire May 2027. Nicki has been a Lincoln resident since 2007 and holds an M.A. from the University of Nebraska and a B.A from Hastings College. Behmer is a local business owner serving as a licensed REALTOR® in Lincoln and the surrounding areas. She and her husband Josh have two boys, Hayden and Ian. Contact at: email: nicki@recne.net
NICK CUSICK
Mayor Chris Beutler appointed Nick Cusick to fill Dr. Ed Raines’ position until the term expired in May, 2013, was elected for a six-year term in May, 2013 and re-elected to a second six-year term in May 2019 which will expire in May 2025. Nick is CEO of Bison, Inc., a local manufacturer of sports equipment. Contact at: email: ncusick@bisoninc.com
CHRIS HOVE
Hove is returning to the LAA board having served from 2007 – 2011 and was elected in 2023 to serve a six-year term expiring in 2029. Hove graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln with a business degree; received a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of San Diego; and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A former Naval Aviator, Hove currently serves as Senior Director at First National Bank of Omaha. Contact Chris by email at: chove@fnbo.com
CHRIS STOKES
Elected for a six-year term to the Board May 2023, which will expire May 2029, Chris holds degrees in Economics from the University of Nebraska (BS) and a degree in Leadership from Bellevue University (MA). He is long-time Lincoln resident and a decorated combat veteran. Chris has been a flying since he was 16 years old and has extensive experience in the general, corporate, military & airline industries, and is now an airline transport pilot and a FAA certified flight instructor. Please contact him at cbstokes1@gmail.com
DAVID HARING, Executive Director for the Lincoln Airport Authority
David was appointed as the Executive Director of the Lincoln Airport Authority on August 29, 2014. A native of Pennsylvania, David is a private pilot, an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.), a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives (C.M.) and a graduate of the University of North Dakota. Prior to his appointment in Lincoln, David held a variety of positions at the Cheyenne Regional Airport in Cheyenne, WY, most recently serving as its Director of Aviation from 2007-2014. Contact via email: dharing@lincolnairport.com
Senior Staff
BOB MCNALLY, Director – Operations
CHAD LAY, Director – Planning and Development
RACHEL BARTH, Director – Communications and Customer Engagement
JERI L. WINKELMANN, Director – Administration and Finance
Contact the Lincoln Airport Authority here.