Loveridge brings decades of public service experience to the role, having served on the OIAA board since its inception in 2012. A political science instructor at UC Riverside, he previously held leadership positions with the National League of Cities and the California Air Resources Board. He emphasized a commitment to building on the airport's recent momentum through strategic planning that prioritizes both regional passengers and local community needs.
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Loveridge and Porada to Lead Ontario International Airport Authority
The Ontario International Airport Authority Board of Commissioners has appointed former Riverside mayor Ronald O. Loveridge as president and Ontario mayor pro tem Debra Porada as vice president. The leadership transition marks a strategic pivot for the Inland Empire aviation hub as it manages significant passenger growth across Southern California.
Debra Porada, who has served on the Ontario City Council since 2008, steps into the vice presidency while maintaining her involvement with the Water Facilities Authority and the Inland Empire Utilities Agency. Her tenure begins during a period where Ontario International Airport serves over 7 million annual passengers, bolstered by its reputation as a premier mid-sized gateway. Joining the new leadership team, the board also appointed Julia Gouw as treasurer and Jim Bowman as secretary to oversee the airport’s continued expansion.
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