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About Us The Office of Aviation serves as an advocate and deliverer of aviation services that promote and enhance a safe and healthy air transportation system in Iowa. The office also administers several funding programs for airport improvement projects and works as a liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration. Office staff emphasizes advocacy, building partnerships and economic development. Please contact any one of the staff members listed below for questions or information. |
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Office of Aviation
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Director
Michelle Fletcher McEnany has served as the director of the Office of Aviation for the Iowa Department of Transportation since May of 2000. Michelle directs Office of Aviation programs, initiatives and staff to meet the overall mission of the office. In her role, she also acts as the primary liaison to various governmental agencies and aviation associations as well as local, state, and federal decision-makers. Michelle is a board member for the National Association of State Aviation Officials. Prior to joining the DOT, Michelle was the director of state and local relations for the Greater Des Moines Partnership (formerly known as the Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce). Michelle is a graduate of Boston College with degrees in economics and political science.
michelle.mcenany@dot.iowa.gov |
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Planning and Outreach Manager
Tim McClung is responsible for planning, communications, and outreach for the Office of Aviation. His responsibilities include handling media inquiries for aviation-related issues. Tim manages the aircraft registration program, outreach activities, planning initiatives, and commercial air service analysis. He also acts as editor of the Iowa Aviation Bulletin, Iowa Aviation Conference manager, and legislative liaison for aviation issues. Tim joined the Office of Aviation in 2003. He is a licensed commercial pilot with flight instructor and seaplane ratings. He was previously the Airport Manager and owner of Knoxville Flying Service at the Knoxville Municipal Airport prior to working in marketing for a construction equipment manufacturer. He is also a past member and chairman of the Knoxville Airport Commission, and a graduate of the University of Iowa.
tim.mcclung@dot.iowa.gov |
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Aviation
Program Manager Kay Thede's responsibilities include coordination of federal Airport Improvement Programs, the administration of state aviation programs, and managing the aviation system planning process. Kay is also involved in general aviation security, land-use issues and DBE reporting. Kay has been with the DOT since 1986 and with the Office of Aviation since 2002. During Kay's time with the DOT she has held several positions in the following divisions: Motor Vehicle, Operations, and Director’s Staff. She holds a master’s degree in Industrial Relations from Iowa State University.
kay.thede@dot.iowa.gov |
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Airport Inspector Mike Marr's responsibilities include inspecting general aviation airports to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, managing the statewide system of automated weather observation stations, pavement condition reports, runway marking programs, airport directories, and aviation charts. He also administers the Facility and Equipment Program for airport emergency needs. Mike is a licensed pilot and a graduate of Iowa State University. He began with the DOT working in the Materials Lab in 1998 and joined the Office of Aviation in 2002.
michael.marr@dot.iowa.gov |
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Aviation
Program Manager Assistant Michele Frank handles various marketing and program functions for the Office of Aviation. Michele acts as the event coordinator for key aviation conferences, meetings, and events. Some of Michele’s responsibilities include maintaining and distributing the aviation calendar of events, working with the Office of Aviation web site, maintaining communication databases, customer service for aircraft registration, and administration of office-sponsored contests. Michele has been with the Iowa Department of Transportation since 1999 and with the Office of Aviation since 2002. Before joining the Department of Transportation, Michele was an Administrative Assistant in the Army for six years serving in Germany during the Gulf War in the early 90's.
michele.frank@dot.iowa.gov |
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Data Analyst Allen has been with the Iowa Department of Transportation since 1972 and held several positions with the agency, including most recently as a Traffic Analyst, before joining the Office of Aviation in 2003. He was president of the Iowa Elks Association and has been an officer of his local Elks Lodge since 1987. He is also active in the Masonic organization.
allen.sells@dot.iowa.gov |
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