MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The commission that operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has approved a new executive director and CEO.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission approved Lakeville native Brian Ryks’ appointment Monday following a nationwide search. He will take over for current executive director and CEO Jeff Hamiel, who is retiring in May.
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