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Pembroke & Area Airport Commission
The Airport is governed by a Commission comprised of six member municipalities and CFB Petawawa. The 2011 Commission Board includes:

Commission Member
Municipality/Organization
Allan Wren, Chair Township of Laurentian Valley
Dick Rabishaw Town of Laurentian Hills
Frank Cirella Town of Petawawa
Theresa Sabourin Town of Petawawa
Jim Labow Township of Whitewater Region
Ruth Syme Town of Deep River
Gary Severin City of Pembroke
Ted Mahood City of Pembroke
Sean Moyles CFB Petawawa

Airport Staff

Stephen Gilchrist
Steve is a lifetime resident of Petawawa area and is the Manager of the Pembroke and Area Airport. In addition to his duties on the runway, for 12 years, Steve is also the Athletic Trainer for the Pembroke Lumber Kings Junior A Hockey Club in Pembroke. Steve has also been a volunteer firefighter for 15 years in Petawawa.


Natalie Granter
Natalie is the Assistant to the Pembroke and Area Airport Commission. Originally from Newfoundland, Natalie and her husband were posted to Petawawa in 1999 and have remained here ever since. In 2011, Natalie completed a tandem jump with the SkyHawks, calling it an experience of a lifetime.

Brian Bezanson
Brian is the Maintenance Operator for the Airport. Brian is a retired member of the Canadian Forces where he worked as a Mobile Support Equipment Operator.

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