SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 9, 2016 (Gephardt Daily) — Mayor Jackie Biskupski has announced the reappointment of the executive director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, who will guide the current $1.8 billion Terminal Redevelopment Program.
The Department of Airports oversees a portfolio of three airports, including Salt Lake International Airport, South Valley Regional Airport in West Jordan and Tooele Valley Airport in Erda, Utah.
Maureen Riley was originally appointed executive director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports in 2007 by Mayor Ralph Becker, according to a news release from the Mayor’s office.
Mayor Biskupski said in the prepared statement: “We are at a critical time for Salt Lake City International Airport, and Maureen has proven herself adept at handling the intricacies of managing one of the nation’s largest airports.
“Salt Lake City is lucky to have a recognized leader at the helm of our Department of Airports, which generates over $1 billion in economic activity for the state, and has the potential to be an even bigger asset in the future.”
Prior to coming to Salt Lake City, Riley spent 13 years at Orlando International Airport in a variety of roles, including deputy executive director of finance and administration.
In addition to her responsibilities as director, Riley currently serves as chair of the board of directors of Airports Council International, North America. Riley is also a member of the Airports Council International’s World Governing Board.
In December 2015, she was named Airport Revenue News’ Director of the Year, with the honor citing her ability to “spearhead the agreements necessary to move forward with this project [SLC International Airport terminal redevelopment], coupled with her involvement in national and international trade groups.”
Riley said of the announcement: “I’m excited to continue in my role with the Department of Airports; to complete the Salt Lake City International Terminal Redevelopment Program, and to integrate all three airports into the Mayor’s economic development plans. We have real opportunity over the next few years to build our airports into stronger economic engines of the city and the region, and I am looking forward to working with the Mayor’s Office and the people of Utah to make that a reality.”
The $1.8 billion Terminal Redevelopment Program will address spacing needs, seismic concerns, and modernize the airport’s existing infrastructure. The project was initiated in 2014 and is expected to take eight to 10 years to complete.
