West Michigan Airport Authority

Community-Owned and Supported

West Michigan Regional Airport is a community-owned resource, supported through operations revenue, government funding and local taxpayers. The West Michigan Airport Authority (WMAA) governs policy, budget and strategic planning for the airport to align with the best interests of taxpayers.

Formed in 2008, the WMAA board consists of nine representatives from the three regional municipalities where voters have approved our operations millage. These include the City of Holland, Park Township and the City of Zeeland. The board also retains ex-officio members who represent the Ottawa and Allegan communities and provide financial expertise.

Our Mission: The West Michigan Airport Authority will provide the public with state-of-the-art global air access to strengthen the local economy and improve the area’s quality of life.

WMAA Quick Links

Meet the Board

Board Meetings & Packets

Budget & Governance Documents

Meet Our Board & WMAA Staff

City of Holland Representatives

Charles R. Murray,

Board Chair

Attorney at Law

c.murray@wmraa.org

(231) 747-7160

Quincy Byrd

Council Member

q.byrd@cityofholland.com

(616) 499-1416

Scott Corbin

Board Vice Chair

Council Member, 5th Ward

scott.corbin@kentcountymi.gov

(616) 930-6890

Park Township Representatives

Ken Brandsen

Client Leader, Progressive AE

ken.brandsen@gmail.com

(616) 836-7187

Elisa Hoekwater

Retired, Executive Director, MAX Transit

elisa.hoekwater@gmail.com

(616) 566-0175

Joan Zeerip

Park Township

JZeerip@parktownship.org

City of Zeeland Representatives

Al Dannenberg

Council Member

ald@fivestarlakeshore.com

(616) 403-0379

Sally Gruppen

Council Member

sgruppen@cityofzeeland.com

(616) 772-4021

Beth Blanton

Board Secretary

Director of Engagement, Lakeshore Advantage

beth.blanton@lakeshoreadvantage.com

(616) 772-5226

WMRAA Staff

Jim Storey

Interim Manager

j.storey@wmraa.org

(616) 848-9767

Courtney Sawyer

Community Engagement Specialist and Operations

c.sawyer@wmraa.org

o: (616) 414-0702

c: (616) 312-3733

Board Meetings & Packets

Regular WMAA meetings are open to the public, whether held virtually or in person at the main terminal building at 60 Geurink Blvd, Holland, MI 49423. Meetings will always take place at 4:00 p.m. on the second Monday of every month unless otherwise noted.

January 13th, 2025- 4:00pm

February 10th, 2025- 4:00pm

March 10th, 2025- 4:00pm

April 14th, 2025- 4:00pm

May 12th, 2025- 4:00pm

June 9th, 2025- 4:00pm

July 14th, 2025- 4:00pm

August 11th, 2025- 4:00pm

September 8th, 2025- 4:00pm

October 14th, 2025 (Tuesday) – 4:00pm

November 10th, 2025- 4:00pm

December 8th, 2025- 4:00pm