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Board introduces Bill Lemake as incoming director of airports, start date July 12
Summary
The board introduced Bill Lemake — selected last week to serve as Kern County director of airports — and he told the board he intends to expand regional economic impact and workforce opportunities across the county’s airport system.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors on June 24 introduced Bill Lemake as the county’s incoming director of airports; the board previously appointed him and Lemake said he will begin work July 12, 2025.
County staff summarized Lemake’s background: a master’s in business administration, more than 30 years in aviation, recent service as senior planner at the Virginia Department of Aviation overseeing projects and budgets for 31 airports, and prior experience as a commercial pilot and flight instructor. "I am truly honored by the trust you have placed in me as the new director of airports for Kern County," Lemake told the board.
The board welcomed Lemake and invited him to work with airport staff and local stakeholders to expand economic impact and workforce-development partnerships across Kern County’s aviation system.
Why it matters Airport operations are a county-managed set of facilities that support regional commerce and emergency response. The board’s appointment completes the personnel step needed to implement the next phase of airport planning and operations.
Ending note Lemake’s first day is scheduled for July 12, 2025, and staff said they will provide transitions and onboarding materials.
