The Moore County Airport is a publicly-owned and operated airport operated for the convenience and benefit of the public by the Moore County Airport Authority. The Moore County Airport Authority meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the airline terminal conference room at the Moore County Airport. The meeting is open to the public, and public expertise and opinions are eagerly solicited.
Adam Kiker – Chairman
Appointed to the Moore County Airport Authority in April 2022.
Adam Kiker is a Founding Partner of LKC Engineering based in Aberdeen, North Carolina. He has been a resident of Moore County since 2005 following his studies at North Carolina State University (NCSU) where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in aerospace engineering.
He currently serves as a member of the Executive Committee for Partners in Progress Moore County Economic Development. His company has been instrumental in the design planning for multiple community projects including the site design for the Pinehurst Brewing Company, development of the McDeeds Creek, Aberdeen and Southern Pines Elementary Schools, the newly completed Pinehurst Medical and Pinehurst Surgical complex on Morganton Road, and the future United States Golf Association Pinehurst headquarters.
Eugene Horne – Vice Chairman
Appointed to the Moore County Airport Authority in September 2022
Eugene Horne, a longtime resident of Pinehurst, North Carolina, is a former executive with The Pantry, Inc. which was headquartered in Sanford, NC. He retired as president of the company following 25 years with the organization. Horne later developed several regional Convenience stores in North Carolina before officially retiring to Pinehurst. He has been an active member of the Board of Trustees of Sandhills Community College for several years, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee. Horne was born in Danville, Virginia, and was a Business Administration graduate from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.
Ken Haenlein – Treasurer
Dr. Mike Jones – Secretary
Dr. Jones is a retired business owner, an enthusiastic pilot, a former air traffic controller, and an avid supporter of small airports. He has served on the Authority for eight years and consults professionally with small airports across the country. His doctorate from the University of Florida was a statistical analysis of 251 small airports and the manner in which their organizational set-up enhanced or degraded the performance of each airport. He also is a well-known aviation writer with more than 100 publications in journals as diverse as “General Aviation News”, “Professional Pilot Magazine”, “Cessna Pilots Magazine”, and “Mentor Magazine”. A long-term aircraft owner, he has kept his red-and-white Cessna at the Moore County Airport for 24 years.
Randy Saunders – Member
Randy Saunders brings to the Moore County Airport Authority a deep connection to the region and a strong background in business and public service. As a native of Moore County and a successful entrepreneur, he offers valuable insight into the economic and operational needs of our community.
He has previously served the community as a county commissioner and also holds a leadership role with the local business community, giving him broad perspective on county-wide governance, development, and stakeholder interests.
As an MCAA member, Randy Saunders supports the airport’s long-term vision for growth, modernization, and bringing expanded aviation services to Moore County. His business experience and commitment to public service help guide strategic initiatives at the airport.