Airport Authority

Alan D. Wapner

Mayor pro Tem Alan D. Wapner has been a member of the Ontario City Council for over 30 years. Alan is most proud of his leadership in regaining local control of the Ontario International Airport, and as President of the Airport Authority, overseeing an unprecedented successful turn-around of business at the airport, and huge economic impact in the city and region.

Alan is recognized as an expert on transportation policy and represents Ontario on many regional boards:

  • President of the Ontario International Airport Authority
  • Chair of the Board of Directors of Omnitrans
  • Member of the USO California Advisory Board
  • Board Member of Southern California Regional Rail Authority
  • Board Member of the National Association of Regional Councils
  • Board Member of the California Association of Councils of Government
  • Member of the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Council
  • Member (and Past President) of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
  • Member (and Past President) of the San Bernardino County Council of Governments
  • Member (and Past President) of the Southern California Association of Governments
  • Past Board Member of the Metro Foothill Gold Line Extension Construction Authority
  • Past Board Member of the National League of Cities
  • Past Board Member of the Airport Council International
  • Past Board Member of the League of California Cities
  • Past Chair of the of the Airport Council International Board Member Committee
  • Past Chair of the NLC Public Safety Policy Committee
  • Past Chair of the League of California Cities Public Safety Committee
  • Prior to the City Council, Alan was Vice President of the Ontario-Montclair School Board

Alan is a retired police sergeant of the City of Ontario. He received his BA from the University of Southern California and his JD from the Whittier College School of Law.

Alan is married to Judi and has five children and six grandchildren.