New Cedar Rapids airport director starts work

Tim Bradshaw joined The Eastern Iowa Airport Monday as director, completing a transition that began with the February departure of Dan Mann.

Bradshaw, former deputy executive director and chief operating officer for the Louisville Regional Airport Authority in Louisville, Ky., will be paid a salary of $141,086. He also will receive a $500 monthly auto allowance and $50 for the use of his private cellular phone.

Bradshaw's employment contract also provides up to $20,000 for relocation expenses. He will receive the same health insurance and flexible leave benefits as other non-bargaining unit employees of the airport.

Should Bradshaw is terminated by the Cedar Rapids Airport Commission for any reason other than his death, conviction of a felony, aggravated misdemeanor, or any public offense involving corruption, extortion, willful misconduct, maladministration in office, willful or habitual neglect, or refusal to perform the duties of office, he will receive six months salary as severance pay.

Bradshaw started his first day as airport director by participating in a monthly Cedar Rapids Airp0rt Commission meeting. The commissioners voted unanimously to approve his employment contract.

Commission Chairman Dan Thies thanked Donald Swanson, director of finance and administration, who served as interim airport director; Sara Mau, director of operations, and Pam Hinman, director of marketing, for assuming additional duties during the search for a new director.