Team AVP
administration
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is under the day to day management and direction of the Executive Director who reports directly the Bi-County Airport Board.
Carl R. Beardsley, Jr.
Executive Director
"It's my passion to ensure that all of our travelers have a great experience at AVP." - Carl Beardsley, Jr.
Gary Borthwick
Assistant Director
"AVP has so much to thank the community for and that is why we provide continued support to local non-profit organizations, military members and community organizations." - Gary Borthwick
George Bieber
Director - Public Safety
"We take safety seriously here at AVP and I am dedicated to ensuring that all policies are followed and enforced." - George Bieber
Eric McKitish
Director - Marketing & Communications
"I love working at AVP because the staff is amazing and there is so much to offer. From first-class amenities to a comforting and stress-free environment, you can't ask for much more!" - Eric McKitish
Stephen Mykulyn, P.E.
Director - Engineering
"AVP offers all of the amenities needed to keep travelers comfortable, safe, and provide a stress-free experience. I am proud to be a part of AVP." - Stephen Mykulyn
Peter Payavis
Superintendent
"We are always adding and improving AVP to make a traveling experience that rises above the rest! We want to see our travelers happy and relaxed." - Peter Payavis
Tom Bonin
Assistant Superintendent
"At AVP, we are always looking towards the future. It's all about thinking ahead and keeping our airport updated for our travelers." - Tom Bonin
Making our community soar.
Bi-County Airport Board
- Tim McGinley
Luzerne County (Chairman) - C. David Pedri, Esq.
Luzerne County - Jane Walsh Waitkus
Luzerne County
- Patrick M. O'Malley
Lackawanna County (Vice-Chair) - Laureen A. Cummings
Lackawanna County - Jerry Notarianni
Lackawanna County
(L to R): Michael Butera, Esq., Luzerne County Solicitor; Carl R. Beardsley, Jr., Executive Director; Jerry Notarianni; Tim McGinley, Airport Board Vice-Chairman; Jane Walsh Waitkus; Laureen A. Cummings; C. David Pedri, Esq.; Patrick M. O'Malley, Airport Board Chairman; Don Frederickson, Esq., Lackawanna County Solicitor.
