Industry veteran Charlene Reynolds has been named the director of John Wayne Airport (SNA). She replaces interim director Rick Francis, who took over on a temporary basis after former director Barry Rondinella departed in November 2021.
Reynolds is currently the chief commercial officer with the Houston Airport System. Previously, she worked for the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), serving as the assistant aviation director and as the interim aviation services director.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted in support of Reynolds earlier this week, and several members expressed support. Supervisor and hiring committee member Katrina Foley said Reynolds “impressed me with her earnest responses, hard work ethic, emphasis on collaborations with stakeholders, and breadth of knowledge on environmental and sustainable practices to clean up the airport and its impacts.”
Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, whose fifth district is home to John Wayne Airport, said: “Given Ms. Reynold’s many years of experience in the public and private sector, I am confident she will ensure our award-winning airport continues to be amongst the finest in nation.”
