BLUE GRASS AIRPORT WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Lexington, KY – Brian Ellestad will join Blue Grass Airport as its new Director of Marketing and Community Relations. In this position, Ellestad will be responsible for developing and implementing a wide range of marketing and communications strategies as well as continuing to strengthen the airport’s current air service.

Ellestad brings 17 years of marketing, customer service and aviation experience to Blue Grass Airport. Previously employed by Midwest Airlines in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ellestad has served as the Director of Customer Service for the airlines’ stations nationwide, including city managers, supervisors and customer service representatives numbering over 400 employees. In addition, Ellestad has a strong background in route planning, scheduling and systems operations.

"We are pleased Brian will be joining us and look forward to the airline expertise and marketing skills he will bring to Blue Grass Airport," said Michael Gobb, executive director at Blue Grass Airport. "Ellestad’s previous experience will assist us in enhancing strategic relationships with our corporate partners, travel agents, airlines and members of the community—all part of our commitment to quality service.

Ellestad will continue building on the success of the airport’s innovative marketing strategies with Amy Caudill, Blue Grass Airport’s Manager of Marketing and Community Relations.