Deputy Director at Louis Armstrong New
Orleans International Airport Mario
Rodriguez has been named director of the Long Beach Airport, the city announced this morning.
Rodriguez, who will start on Feb. 23, will be in charge of a 125-person staff and a $28 million budget and report to City Manager Pat West on matters that include airport operations, finances and leases, the Airport Noise Ordinance, community outreach and environmental matters.
"Mr. Rodriguez's exemplary background in the private and public sector provides him with a unique understanding of the industry, which will be an asset to the Long Beach community as he faces many significant challenges in his new role," West said in a statement. "We conducted a rigorous national recruitment and Mario stood out with the interview panel, which included several community members. Simply put, we are very excited to have Mario join our team."
As Deputy Director at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Rodriguez managed a 186-person-staff and a $25 million annual operating budget. He also oversaw the Airport's Sound Insulation, Land Acquisition Programs and all aircraft noise monitoring activity, according to the release.
Read more about it in Wednesday's Press-Telegram.
Rodriguez, who will start on Feb. 23, will be in charge of a 125-person staff and a $28 million budget and report to City Manager Pat West on matters that include airport operations, finances and leases, the Airport Noise Ordinance, community outreach and environmental matters.
"Mr. Rodriguez's exemplary background in the private and public sector provides him with a unique understanding of the industry, which will be an asset to the Long Beach community as he faces many significant challenges in his new role," West said in a statement. "We conducted a rigorous national recruitment and Mario stood out with the interview panel, which included several community members. Simply put, we are very excited to have Mario join our team."
As Deputy Director at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Rodriguez managed a 186-person-staff and a $25 million annual operating budget. He also oversaw the Airport's Sound Insulation, Land Acquisition Programs and all aircraft noise monitoring activity, according to the release.
Read more about it in Wednesday's Press-Telegram.
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