County Executive Selects Airport Director

Sacramento, CA., -- On March 12, the County Executive will recommend John Wheat to the Board of Supervisors for appointment as the Director of Airports.

“John is an excellent choice for Sacramento County as he brings more than 30 years of
airport management experience including operations, strategic planning in developing
competitive cost structures, and revenue growth,” said County Executive Bradley J.
Hudson. “His broad-based experience will be critical to the continued success of our
airport system.”

His experience includes:
• April 2011 – Present – Executive Director of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
• August 1999 – April 2011 - Deputy Executive Director of the Hillsborough County
Aviation Authority. (Tampa)
• February 1983 – May 1992- Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration for Salt Lake City Corporation as the Department of Airports

Following the Board of Supervisors’ approval, he will begin employment with the County
on April 14, 2013. The annual salary for the position is $172,072.08 to $189,715.68
annually