ESCANABA, MI— The Delta County Board of Commissioners has hired a new airport manager.
County Administrator Ashleigh Young will resign her position to take over the post. She’s been managing the airport since January, when former manager Robert Ranstadler left.
At a meeting Thursday, the Board negotiated a salary and benefits package for Young. She’ll initially make $80,000. That will increase to $85,000 in October, pending an FAA Part 139 certification.
Ranstadler’s salary was $60,000 a year. He reportedly quit over low wages.
