FT. WORTH, TX — The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board of Directors voted unanimously to elect Fort Worth representative Henry Borbolla III as Chair, Dallas representative Gloria Tarpley as Vice-Chair, and Fort Worth representative Vernon Evans as Secretary.

Their terms of service began immediately following the election. Each officer’s term is for one year. Officers traditionally serve two terms, with rotating leadership between Dallas and Fort Worth representatives.

The officers were nominated by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, both of whom serve on the board.

Outgoing Board Chair Matrice Ellis-Kirk of Dallas received thanks from fellow board members for her leadership during one of the most challenging times for the airport.

“The new officers have a solid foundation built for them thanks to the guidance of Matrice," Parker said. "She has gracefully and masterfully directed this board to support the airport and its staff in becoming one of the busiest and most resilient airports in the U.S. and the world. Mayor Johnson and I are thankful for her service to the airport and North Texas."

Borbolla was appointed to the board in 2015 by the Fort Worth City Council and has served as Secretary and Vice-Chair before being elected to Chair. Tarpley was appointed to the board by the Dallas City Council in 2019 and most recently served as Secretary. Evans was appointed to the board by the Fort Worth City Council in 2019.