Jacksonville Aviation Authority Elected New Board Leadership
The board has appointed its new executive team to oversee operations for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in People
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The Jacksonville Aviation Authority has selected its board leadership for the 2027 fiscal year. The newly elected officers will guide the seven-member board as it manages local aviation operations.
Why it matters
The board leadership appointments are critical for guiding the authoritys strategic direction as it begins the new fiscal year in October. These roles help coordinate oversight between gubernatorial and mayoral appointees to maintain airport functionality.
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority consists of seven members serving four-year terms, with appointments split between the mayor and the governor. Members are eligible to serve two consecutive terms.
The players
Fernando Acosta-Rua
He is the newly elected board chair of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority who has served on the board since 2021.
Solomon Brotman
He is the vice chair of the board and has been an authority member since 2023.
Andy Hofheimer
He is the secretary of the board and has served as a member since his 2023 appointment.
Matt Connell
He is the treasurer of the board and has been a member since 2020.
The details
Fernando Acosta-Rua, first appointed in 2021, has been named board chair. He will be supported by Solomon Brotman as vice chair, Andy Hofheimer as secretary, and Matt Connell, appointed in 2020, as treasurer.
Timeline
Matt Connell joined the board in 2020.
Fernando Acosta-Rua was appointed to the board in 2021.
Solomon Brotman and Andy Hofheimer were appointed in 2023.
The 2027 fiscal year begins on October 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
The election of officers follows the procedures outlined in the Jacksonville Aviation Authority bylaws governing board composition, ensuring the board maintains its required split of city and state appointments. This leadership transition reflects the ongoing governance structure required to manage a municipal aviation agency.
Residents and airport users should not expect immediate changes to daily operations, as the board leadership transition is an administrative process. The new officers will oversee the budget and facilities for the 2027 fiscal year starting October 1.
The takeaway
The election of board officers ensures that the authority maintains steady governance during the transition into the next fiscal year. Stakeholders can monitor upcoming board meeting agendas for specific policy updates or infrastructure development plans.
Further reading
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More information
For additional details on the authority, visit the Jacksonville Aviation Authority official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 4 Jax.
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