Ontario International Airport Names New Leadership to Oversee Growth Strategy — Ontario International Airport Authority

Event summary

Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) elected Dr. Ronald O. Loveridge as Board president and Debra Porada as vice president on September 1, 2026.
Loveridge, a former mayor of Riverside, has served on the OIAA Board since 2012 and brings extensive experience in public service and regional governance.
Porada, mayor pro tem for the City of Ontario, has been on the City Council since 2008 and holds key roles in regional utilities and governance.
The Board also selected Julia Gouw as treasurer and Jim Bowman as secretary.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) serves over 7 million passengers annually and offers nonstop service to two dozen major airports.

The big picture

The leadership change at Ontario International Airport comes at a time of significant growth for the airport, which has established itself as a key economic and transportation asset in the Inland Empire. With Loveridge's extensive background in public service and Porada's deep roots in local governance, the new leadership is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of regional development and airport management. The strategic focus will likely center on sustaining passenger growth and enhancing the airport's role in the broader Southern California region.

What we're watching

Governance Dynamics: How Loveridge and Porada's combined experience in regional governance will shape ONT's strategic direction and growth initiatives.
Regional Integration: Whether the new leadership can further integrate ONT into the broader Southern California transportation and economic ecosystem.
Operational Efficiency: The pace at which the new Board can implement operational improvements to maintain ONT's ranking as a top mid-sized airport.