Commission MeetingsCommission Meetings
The Boise Airport Commission, which serves in an advisory role, meets the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00am in the Boise River Room (located on the third floor of the airport).
The commission does not have a meeting in July. The next commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 6. The public is welcome to participate via Zoom or watch on YouTube.
Commission Reports
Meet The Commissioners
Carrie Hughes, Chair
Carrie Hughes is an accomplished professional with over 25-years of tourism and hospitality experience. Hughes is currently the Executive Director of the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau and was appointed to the Airport Commission in 2022.
John Cunningham, Vice Chair
John Cunningham is the CEO of Block 22 LLC where he oversees the business operations of some of Downtown Boise’s most well-established properties. He was appointed to the Airport Commission in 2022.
Jamie Boesiger
Jamie Boesiger is a commercial backcountry and corporate pilot and is an active member of the general aviation community at the Boise Airport. Boesiger was appointed to the Airport Commission in 2018.
Meg Carlson
Meg Carlson has an extensive background in strategic business development and general management gained through more than 30 years of experience in corporate management. Carlson was appointed to the Airport Commission in 2008.
Brigadier General Shannon Smith
Brig. Gen. Smith is the Commander of the Idaho Air National Guard where he ensures the continued readiness of more than 1,300 Airmen, supporting both the State and Federal mission. Brig. Gen Smith was appointed to the Airport Commission in 2024.
Bill Vasconcellos
Bill Vasconcellos has been a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services since 2009. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Stanford and a J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law. Vasconcellos was appointed to the Airport Commission in 2014.
Russ Westerberg
Russ Westerberg has extensive experience in the public sector, including serving in the Idaho Legislature, being President of the Associated Taxpayers, and lobbying on various topics, including aviation. He served on the Airport Commission from 2008-2022 and was reappointed in 2024.