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News Relea a Aviation Director Retires <br /> May 13, 19 8 <br /> Page 2 <br /> plan, cons ruction of a new runway and taxiway, and extension of one of the <br /> runways. t makes sense to bring in the person now who can not only finalize <br /> the expans on, but who can also focus on the long-term needs of the airport <br /> ~ after the roject. Ideally, the person who will implement and manage these <br /> next major improvements should also be involved in the planning," Shelby <br /> I added. <br /> Ander en said that Shelby has been instrumental to the success of the <br /> expansion roject. "Although I appreciate Bob's decision to retire and <br /> understand his reasons, I still hate to see him leave. He has worked hard <br /> on the exp nsion for more than eight years and has been instrumental to its <br /> success, a d his dedication and commitment to the airport will be hard to <br /> replace. ut, it's typical of Bob to consider the long-term needs of the <br /> airport wh n making a personal decision. Although there is never a good time <br /> to lose a ood employee, I appreciate Bob's foresight in meshing his <br /> ~ retirement with the beginning of the planned improvements, Andersen said. <br /> Duri g his years with the airport, Shelby has been involved in two master <br /> plans, tw runway projects, the complete upgrading and expansion of the <br /> general a iation areas, and he has worked closely with the FAA and Oregon's <br /> Congressi nal delegation to secure the airport surveillance radar and the new <br /> control t wer. He has been deeply involved with securing additional airport <br /> ~ funds fro the secretary of transportation's discretionary fund. <br /> Shel <br /> y also served two terms as president of the Oregon airport <br /> j managemen association and a term as president of the northwest chapter of the <br /> american ssociation of airport executives. He was a three-term member of the <br /> <br /> fir,,,. ~ more <br /> <br />