Sanchez to Enhance Infrastructure and Passenger Experience at ONT

Marissa Sanchez has been appointed as the Chief Capital Development Officer for Ontario International Airport (ONT), where she will oversee all planning, design, and construction efforts aimed at enhancing infrastructure and improving the passenger experience.

Sanchez joins the rapidly growing Southern California airport with extensive expertise in project management, facilities maintenance, grant and contract administration, and community relations. Previously, she spent 11 years at the City of Dallas, serving as Assistant Director in the Infrastructure & Development Department of Aviation. There, she managed a $450 million capital budget and played a significant role in the development of airside, terminal, and land-side projects.

In addition to her role in infrastructure, Sanchez was also the Assistant Director of Internal Services in the Department of Aviation, where she contributed to the development and execution of the Dallas Executive Airport and the downtown Dallas heliport.

Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority, welcomed Sanchez, stating, “Her experience in managing major aviation projects makes her an ideal fit to help ONT meet the needs of this vibrant and dynamic region we serve.”

Sanchez expressed her enthusiasm for her new role, stating, “I look forward to implementing great projects to help facilitate travel and safety for our passengers, employees, and community.”

She holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies from Dallas Baptist University. As a mother of three daughters and a proud owner of three German shepherds, Sanchez enjoys traveling with her husband, and they are excited to explore their new home state of California.