Candace McGraw

Candace McGraw is an aviation leader with more than 30 years of operational and legal experience. As leader of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), she has guided initiatives focused on passenger service, cargo growth, airport operations, land development and long-term planning.

McGraw is active in aviation leadership at the national and international levels. Her service has included the World Board of Airports Council International as well as the U.S. Department of Transportation's Women in Aviation Advisory Board and NextGen Advisory Committee. She also serves in leadership and board roles with organizations including the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Board and Fifth Third Bank's Advisory Board.

McGraw is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Duquesne University.

McGraw was appointed to the KCTCS Board of Regents by Gov. Andy Beshear in August 2023 to succeed Wendy Fletcher. Her appointment was confirmed by the Kentucky Senate in April 2024, and her term expires July 21, 2029.