News Release - Michael LaPier, Chief Operating Officer of the Sacramento Airport System, has formally accepted the offer of Airport Director at Myrtle Beach International Airport.
Mr. LaPier will begin his position on September 13, 2010 at a salary of $142,500.00. As with all County employees, he will be employed at-will with no contract and will be eligible for a possible increase to $145,000.00 after 90 days of satisfactory performance.
Horry County Administrator John Weaver states, "I am confident that, not only will the Department of Airports and Horry County government be enhanced by the leadership qualities of Mike, but also his dynamic personality will compliment greatly the business community and tourism industry all along the Greater Grand Strand."
Prior to his position at the Sacramento County Airport System, Mr. LaPier held several positions in consulting and management at airports in St. George, Utah and Central Illinois, including Will County and Central Illinois Regional Airport. His vast experience includes airport expansion projects as well as air service development, marketing, finance, and airport operations.
LaPier is an Accredited Airport Executive through the American Association of Airport Executives and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Rockford College in Illinois.
