Dr. James Kaatz has been appointed to a three year term to serve on the Board of Directors for the Springfield-Branson National Airport. The eleven member board of directors oversees all facets of the airport operations and the international free trade zone. Board members are appointed by the city manager and confirmed by the Springfield City Council. For more information about the airport board see http://www.sgf-branson-airport.com/organization.

Prior to appointment, Dr. Kaatz served as the Chairman of Springfield’s Public Building Corporation. He is also board president at his church and serves as the faculty advisor to the Missouri State student chapter of the International City Management Association.