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Committee names interim La Crosse Regional Airport director; full hire likely by mid‑2026
Summary
The committee authorized an interim airport director effective Oct. 24, 2025, and staff outlined a hiring timeline that could place a permanent director in post by May–June 2026, depending on recruitment and relocation timelines.
The Finance and Personnel Committee on Dec. 1 authorized the appointment of an interim La Crosse Regional Airport Director effective Oct. 24, 2025, and staff outlined the expected timeline for filling the permanent position.
Council members asked staff for an anticipated timetable. Director Fransen said the job posting would be active through Dec. 23, virtual interviews were likely around Nov. 20, in-person interviews would follow in January and, factoring potential relocation, a permanent hire could be in place by May or June 2026. "We will have the job posting active until December 23," Fransen said, and added that relocation requirements can extend the timeline.
The committee moved and passed the resolution unanimously. No amendments to the hiring process were recorded during the discussion.
The appointment of an interim director allows airport operations to continue under designated leadership while the recruitment proceeds.
