Corey Jenkins is the Airport Manager as of August 4th, 2021.  Corey has a degree in Aviation Management from Louisiana Tech University and is also a Private Pilot.  Corey has a broad background with management experience in Information Technology, Helicopter Line Services, Airport Operations and as an entrepreneur.  As a member of AAAE he has also received his ACE certification.

Kimberly Pilant was hired on March 11, 2024. With over 10 years of experience in administrative roles, Kimberly is a valuable asset to our team. She will assist the airport staff in efficiently fulfilling their roles and will also provide support in customer service, property management, and access control. Kimberly’s expertise will ensure that both the public and tenants receive prompt and effective assistance when needed.

Rick Lee is the Airport Maintenance and Operations Supervisor and has worked for the Airport since October 2020. Rick has a broad skill set that includes vehicle/equipment maintenance, and specialized airport technical knowledge. Rick’s primary responsibilities include maintaining landside and airside facilities and airport equipment. Rick comes to the Carson City Airport from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport where he received specialized training in airport snow removal and airfield maintenance. Rick is a Carson City native and retired from the Nevada National Guard.

Cody is a native Nevadan and started at the Carson City Airport on September 25^th, 2023, as an Airport Operations and Maintenance Technician.  Cody has a variety of skills including snow removal and construction equipment operating experience in Virginia City.  He also has technical training and experience as a mechanic.

Tim Puliz is married to Vicki Puliz. They have a blended family of 7 children and 11 grandchildren. Tim is a retired independent family businessman serving both northern and southern Nevada for 41 years. Tim guided a family of companies that include: Puliz Moving & Storage, Puliz Records Management Service, and ATAAP Co., LLC, a Real Estate Development company. Tim has volunteered his time and talents to a variety of organizations including Sparks YMCA Board of Directors, Wells Fargo Nevada Community Advisory Board, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles program, Angel Flight West, and Commander and member the Carson City Sheriff’s Aero Squadron. Tim has participated in dozens of Rotary International projects worldwide. Tim is a private pilot and bases his Twin Comanche in the Jet Ranch Hangers on the Carson City Airport. Tim has accumulated 2,100 hours of flight time and has a multi-engine and instrument rating.

Harlow was appointed to the Carson City Airport Authority in October 2021 and has served two previous terms on the Board.  He moved to Carson City with his family in 1959, attended school locally, and graduated from the University of Nevada at Reno with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.  Harlow also participated in ROTC at UNR and served 23 years on active duty as an Army Aviator.  After retirement in 1998, he spent the next 22 years as a corporate pilot, flying several different models of business jets.  Harlow makes his home in Carson City with his wife Cindy and their three grown children and nine grand children.

Jon Rogers has served on the Carson City Airport Authority Board since 2018 as a manufacturer representative. Mr. Rogers has a long career in manufacturing which includes owning his own company, Lock-N-Lift, the inventor and world’s foremost expert for dovetail style steel plate lifting tools. Mr. Rogers was appointed Treasurer of the Carson City Airport Authority in July 2019. Mr. Rogers is active in the service of the community serving on the Brewery Arts Board of Directors.

Michaela began her academic journey in Reno, NV, after graduating from high school in Redding, CA. As a third-generation pilot, her passion for aviation led her to transition into a career as a flight instructor. Since joining the Sport Aviation Center at Carson City Airport in 2021, Michaela has quickly advanced to the role of Flight School Manager. She is actively involved in the daily operations of the airport and flies regularly, maintaining a hands-on approach to both instruction and administration.  In addition to her professional achievements, Michaela has relocated to Carson City to be closer to the airport, where she balances her career with raising her young daughter. Michaela is excited to contribute to the local community and looks forward to serving on the airport board, where she aims to support and enhance the growth of aviation in the region.

 KARL HUTTER – CLICK BOND PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER In 2015, Karl Hutter became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Click Bond, Inc.  Prior to becoming CEO, from 2013-2015, Karl served as the Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the company.  From 2008 – 2013, Karl served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where he focused on building Click Bond’s reputation as a solutions partner, enabling Click Bond’s technology on the F-35 program and numerous other key platforms across the commercial and defense aerospace sector.

Prior to leading the sales department, Karl spearheaded the company’s business development and applications engineering efforts across the Asia Pacific region, creating a strong foundation for global growth, particularly in Japan, China, and Australia.  Karl holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science and in Entrepreneurial Management and Operations management from the Wharton School.

Karl is a certified Airline Transport Pilot and is an active advocate for the aerospace industry.  He serves on the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Board of Governors Executive Committee and Civil Aviation Leadership Council, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors, the Aerospace Locknut Manufacturers Association (ALMA) Board of Directors, and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Board of Directors. He is a past Chairman of the Carson City Nevada Airport Authority and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cardigan Mountain School.

Michael Golden is the owner and operator of Mountain West Aviation. Mr. Golden was the Board Chair from July 2019 through June 2023. He began his tenure on the Airport Authority Board in 2018 as a Fixed Base Operator representative. Mr. Golden is a licensed private pilot and is an owner of fixed base operations in South Lake Tahoe Airport and Elko Regional Airport.

Curtis Horton is a Longtime Carson City resident; he has lived and worked in this community for 50  years.

Curtis worked in the city’s public works department for over 35 years, starting as a water crewman. He moved up through the ranks to Deputy Public Works Director before retiring in 2020.

Curtis has received many accolades over the years. He has also been credited with helping build strong relationships within different city departments as well as outside agencies. He has a strong work ethic and take-charge attitude, which has benefitted him throughout his career.

Curtis enjoyed raising his family here. He and his wife Joy have three grown children and five grandchildren. Curtis enjoys spending time with his family, getting out on our area lakes, and exploring Nevada backroads. He also enjoys working in his shop and passing on his skills and knowledge to the younger family members.

Wood Rodgers has served as the Carson City Airport Authority’s consulting engineering firm since November 2023.  Wood Rodgers, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary firm offering expertise in a wide range of technical areas, including Airport Consulting services, Grant assistance, Environmental Planning and Permitting, General Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and Inspection, Construction Management, Highway/Roadway Design and Improvements, Transportation Planning & Design, Drainage Facilities, Water Quality Engineering, Erosion Control, Topographic Surveys and Mapping. The staff at Wood Rodgers have been designing aviation projects for more than 35 years in Northern Nevada and throughout the west coast. These services include engineering (landside and airside), aviation planning, surveying, and mapping as well as construction support services. Our experience ranges from runway, taxiway and apron design to airfield service roads, terminal renovations, parking facilities, hangar development, and other landside design services.

Armstrong Consultants has served as the Carson City Airport Authority’s consulting engineering firm since January 2019. Armstrong Consultants has over 45 years of airport-exclusive knowledge of FAA and NDOT processes, with 29 of those years servicing Nevada communities. Armstrong’s vision is to be the leading, most respected aviation planning, engineering, and construction administration firm in Nevada. Armstrong’s primary objective is to provide solutions by collaborating with airport sponsors to develop successful project outcomes. Our staff of nearly 50 people, is comprised of airport planners, engineers, resident inspectors, and support personnel who have dedicated their careers to improving airports. Established in 1973, and serving the airport community exclusively for the last 30 years, our firm has completed over 1,200 projects at more than 130 different airports.

Coffman Associates is a specialized airport planning firm comprised of 25 professional and technical staff members whose work is focused exclusively on airport planning and associated environmental and noise/land use studies. Coffman Associates has earned a reputation for excellence since its founding in 1979. Awards include the American Association of Airport Executives Corporate Cup of Excellence Award and the FAA Partnership Award. During the past 40 years, Coffman Associates completed more than 1,000 planning assignments, including more than 550 airport mater plans, 150 airport noise compatibility studies and more than 250 airport environmental studies. In 2001, Coffman Associates completed the Carson City Airport Master Plan. In 2017, Coffman Associates was awarded the contract to complete a new airport master plan study for the Carson City Airport. In July 2019, the Carson City Airport Authority approved the draft master plan for submittal to the FAA for review.