The port authority was established as the first port authority in the state of ohio in 1955 and has been connected to the local community for nearly 70 years. when most people think of the port authority, the words “airport” and “seaport” come to mind; however, the organization has evolved over time and from a broader perspective is now a leader in economic development.

Do you really know what the Port Authority does or how it is connected to the community? During this video, you will learn how the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority has become “More Than A Port."

Port Authority MIssion Statement

The mission of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority is to develop expertise and assets that drive and grow the region’s transportation and logistics infrastructure and its economic prosperity for all.  

Meet the BOARD

  • ROBIN WHITNEY

    CHAIR

  • CHRISTINE CASTELLANO

    VICE CHAIR

  • WAYNE BLANCHARD

  • WILLIAM J. CARROLL

  • SUZETTE COWELL

  • KIM CUTCHER

  • AMY HALL

  • JOSHUA HUGHES

  • JONATHAN LYONS

  • NADEEM SALEM

  • SHARON SPEYER

  • JOHN SZUCH

Meet the Team

  • Thomas J. Winston

    PRESIDENT & CEO

  • JOE CAPPEL

    VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Dawn Wenk

    VP OF ADMINISTRATION/GENERAL COUNSEL

  • KATHY DESPOTH, CPA

    CONTROLLER

  • HOLLY KEMLER

    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

  • TIM O'DONNELL, A.A.E.

    AIRPORT DIRECTOR

  • BRIAN PERZ

    DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

  • CRAIG TEAMER

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & SPECIAL PROJECTS

  • JASON BARTSCHY

    LOAN PROGRAMS MANAGER

  • KAYLA CUNNINGHAM

    COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

  • CODY DONNELLY

    MANAGER OF PUBLIC SAFETY & OPERATIONS (TOL/TDZ)

  • SHALA LOGAN

    FACILITIES MANAGER

  • JOSH STRICKLAND, CPA

    MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING

  • ABDULLAH BIN TAMAM

    PROJECT SPECIALIST

  • JENNIFER CAMPBELL

    HUMAN RESOURCES & LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR

  • DANA CLARK

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/PACE ADMINISTRATOR

  • Connor Cox

    Airport Operations Specialist

  • Tad Fisher, ACE

    Airport Operations Specialist

  • Derrick Myles

    Airport Administrator

  • KIMBERLY SMITH

    LOAN PROGRAM & GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

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FAQs

  • Ninety-three percent of Port Authority funding comes from revenue generated by its operating divisions and its finance programs. This revenue pays for all administrative costs including staff salaries. The other seven percent comes from revenue generated by its tax levy. That money is used exclusively for capital improvement projects, facilities and programs.

  • Yes, please click here for access.

  • Midwest Terminals of Toledo-International at 419.897.6868. Midwest Terminals operates the General Cargo Docks at the Port of Toledo.

  • Click here to sign up to register your organization to our Supplier Recruitment Database.

  • Click on the following links to open downloadable PDFs of each form - Tax Blanket, Credit Application Letter, W-9.

  • Most terminals require a TWIC card, but TWIC escorts may be available at some terminals. Contact the terminal operator for more information. Read more about the TWIC program here or find an enrollment center near you.

  • Please click here for instructions on how to request a public record(s).