McClash has been a member of the port authority board for 16 years and served as chairman in 2003. He was first vice chairman in 2000 and 2001 and second vice chairman in 1996.
McClash is regarded for his expertise on Florida transportation issues, and also serves on the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, the bi-county transportation oversight board. In 2006 he was chairman of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners, and has been a county commissioner since 1990.
The port authority board also elected Gwendolyn Brown first vice chairman, Carol Whitmore second vice chairman, and Ron Getman third vice chairman. The other board members are Jane Von Hahmann, Amy Stein and Donna Hayes.
