DECEMBER 5, 2017, 5:15PM
GRAND JUNCTION, CO.—The Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Padalecki as the new executive director of the Grand Junction Regional Airport. The Authority Board selected Padalecki during a special meeting at City Hall on Tuesday night.
Padalecki, who is currently Director of Airline Affairs at Denver International Airport (DIA), was chosen due to her creative problem-solving abilities and strong background, said Board Chair Rick Taggart.
“The airport is a critical economic engine for our region,” Taggart said. “It’s the largest airport serving western Colorado and plays a major role in Grand Junction’s business and tourism industries. Angela’s background in economics and aviation made her the ideal candidate to lead the airport in its future development.”
Padalecki previously served as senior advisor to DIA’s chief financial officer. She was also a member of the founding team of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, serving as an economist for the Bureau of Economic Analysis and working at the Federal Reserve Bank in Denver.
“It is an exciting time for the Grand Valley and the Grand Junction Regional Airport—the economy is improving, passenger traffic is on the rise, and infrastructure improvements are underway. The airport has strong leadership and vision from the Board and incredible dedication from its employees,” Padalecki said. “I am honored and excited to lead the Grand Junction Regional Airport and work with stakeholders to maximize the value of the Airport to the community.”
To find the right candidate for the executive director role, the Authority contracted ADK Consulting & Executive Search, a firm which specializes in airport management searches. ADK received 50 applications and eventually narrowed the field to three candidates, who were interviewed by the Board as well as a panel of community stakeholders in October.
Padalecki’s experience in non-aviation revenue building set her apart. A Colorado native, she holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colorado State University, master’s degrees in
economics and finance from the University of Colorado Denver, and is an adjunct instructor at community colleges on the Front Range.
Her scheduled start date is January 8, 2018.
Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority (www.gjairport.com) The Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority owns and operates the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Charged with facilitating and enhancing regional aviation services, the Authority works to ensure a safe, secure, well-maintained and financially self-sustaining airport operation. The Authority works with the aviation and general community to develop the airport as a regional air cargo hub as well as serve corporate, business, government and leisure aviation.
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) has served Grand Junction, CO, and the Grand Valley since 1930. Grand Junction is located halfway between Salt Lake City, UT and Denver, CO, on the Colorado/Utah border. GJT covers an area of 2,357 acres at an elevation of 4,858 feet.
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