Airport Administration
Mission Statement: To provide transportation and related services and facilities that meet the current and future needs of the community.
Executive Director
Ryan Riesinger, C.M., Executive Director
2301 Airport Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 795-6981 Fax: (701) 795-6979
Ryan joined the Grand Forks Airport Authority in January 2016 as the Executive Director. He is responsible for the airport's administration, financing, operations, maintenance, development, and implementation of the overall strategic plan. He has over 25 years of experience in the airport industry and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Airport Management from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. He is a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives and a licensed private pilot.
Management Team
Krista Gravseth, Director of Finance & Administration
2301 Airport Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 738-4647 Fax: (701) 795-6979
Krista joined the Airport Authority in July 2022 as the Director of Finance and Administration. She is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of financial and human resources programs and services for GFK. She holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Joey Castiglione, C.M., Director of Operations & Maintenance
2301 Airport Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 795-6981 Fax: (701) 795-6979
Joey is the Director of Operations & Maintenance for the Grand Forks Airport. He is responsible for security and operations, overseeing FAA and TSA regulations, and managing Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting and Emergency Medical Services at the airport,. He holds a bachelors of Airport Management from the University of North Dakota and an Associates of Fire Science from the Community College of the Air Force. Joey also served in the 119th North Dakota Air National Guard Fire and Emergency Services flight. He is also a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives.
Cason Dunker, C.M., ARFF/Operations Supervisor
2301 Airport Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 738-4632 Fax: (701) 795-6979
Cason joined the Airport Authority as an ARFF/Ops Specialist in January 2021. He became the ARFF/Ops Supervisor in June 2022. He is responsible for and manages the ARFF/Ops department prioritizing and assigning tasks, as well as, training and evaluations of staff members in all Airport Operations and Fire Fighting requirements. He comes to us with prior experience with the Bismarck, Mandan, and Casselton Airports. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota in Airport Management and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Mary. He is also a Certified Member (C.M.) of the American Association of Airport Executives.
Scott Nelson, Maintenance Supervisor
2301 Airport Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 738-4636 Fax: (701) 795-6979
Scott Nelson has been with the Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority for 30 years. He started in ARFF/Operations in 1990 and moved into Maintenance in 2012. In addition, Scott has a 21 year career with the 119th North Dakota Air National Guard in Fargo. He retired in 2009 as a Master Sergeant. He is an EMT and has been a volunteer with the River Cities Speedway fire crew for 30 years, managing the fire and safety crew. He is currently serving the Airport Authority as the Maintenance Supervisor.
Katie Frownfelter, Administrative Assistant
2301 Airport Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701)795-6981 Fax: (701) 795-6979
Katie joined the Airport Authority in July 2021. She has 15 years experience in the Administrative Assistant field. She loves to travel and when she travels it's by plane of course!
Employee Team
ARFF & Operations
Wayne Wetzel
Carter Gieseke
Evan Barbie
Nathan Kankelfitz
Ethan Berg
Noah LeVesseur
Max Hergel
Tim Burrows
Rio Vizenor
Maintenance
Lee DeLisle
Richard Denault
John Hesse
Dean Knutson
Nate Stevenson
Travis Stancyk
Noah Scarborough
Custodians
Kent Aamot
Richard Exilus
Mohamed Mahamud
Minette Taylor
Intern
Carter Portman
Minutes
Public Notices
Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority Board Meetings
(Information provided as it becomes available, generally one week prior to meeting date)
Agenda - Airport Authority Board Meeting - Meets the 4th Thursday of every month.
Please visit the link below for next meeting date/time.
For a complete AGENDA, please click here
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Environmental Assessment
For a view of the complete Environmental Assessment document, including signed Finding Of No Significant Impact (FONSI),
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