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G. Airport Advisory Board AppointmentCity of Kalispell Minutes from March 25, 1998 Meeting The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. Present were: Gib Bissell, Keith Robinson, Art Thompson, and Tom Weaver. We interviewed Veronica Hewson from 4 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. and Fred Leistiko from 4:30 p.m. to 5 :15 p.m. The board discussed the qualifications of both applicants. Tom Weaver moved to select Leistiko and it was seconded by Keith Robinson. It was unanimous that Leistiko was the best qualified for the position. This recommendation will be forwarded to Mayor Boharski for his consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 4:00 p.m. Kathy Kuhlin Recording Secretary FRED A. LEISTIKO 132 BUFFALO STAGE RD. KALISPELL, MONTANA 59901 406-756-9071 February 27, 1998 Mayor Bill Boharski Kalispell City Hall P.O. Box 1997 Kalispell, Montana 59901 Dear Mayor Boharski: I have read with interest your request for applicants to serve on the Airport Advisory Board. I was born and raised in Montana and recently returned after a 25 year career as a federal civil service employee assigned to military aviation. My last assigrunent, which lasted for 19 years, was Commander, Aviation Support Facility at the Akron -Canton Regional Airport in Ohio. As Commander of the 92 acre complex on the airport property I was the airport's largest tenant. Through this position I became very active in all activities at the airport such as; airport security, disaster planning, environmental issues, lease negotiations, special events planning, plus numerous other projects. Because of my position, I could not serve as an Airport Commissioner, but I was called upon many times to consult with the Board. I became very good friends with the Airport Director and the Airport Board. The Director and any Board member could be contacted to verify my qualifications. My wife and I just built a new home in the Bu$alo Stage Subdivision and have made Kalispell our permanent home. It would be an honor to serve my community. Please note in the attached summary that I have served on several Governor appointed Commissions during my tour in Ohio. I believe I could bring some constructive ideas to your advisory board. Kindest regards, Fred A. Leistiko Summary attached: FRED A. LEISTIKO EDUCATION (Civilian) Years Attended Simms High School Simms, Montana 1955-1959 Kinman Business University Spokane, Washington 1959-1961 University of Nebraska (Omaha) Omaha, Nebraska 1969-1970 Kent State University Kent, Ohio 1974-1978 (AA 5l78) Capital University Columbus, Ohio 1985-1987 (BA 5187) University of Akron Akron, Ohio 1989-1990 (Admitted to Graduate School, awarded 9 hrs, plus, earned 9 hrs toward my MBA ) EDUCATION (Military) Year Completed Flight Training 1966 Flight Instructor Training 1968 Classroom Instructor Training 1969 Armor Officer Basic Course 1972 Armor Officer Advanced Course 1974 Safety Officer Course 1975 Test Pilot Course 1977 Instrument Flight Examiners Course 1978 OSHA Training Course 1979 Middle Managers Course 1982 Understanding Human Behavior (TM) 1983 Command and General Staff Officers Course 1983 Alcohol and Drug Abuse Training for Managers 1984 Drug Interdiction and Eradication 1986 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1961-1965 KXLY-TV Spokane, WA., and F.A. Buttrey Co. Great Falls, MT 1965-1969 United States Army (Active Duty) 1970-1972 Federal Aviation Administration (Air Traffic Controller) 1972-1991 Ohio Army National Guard (Base Commander from 1983-91) (Responsible for 80 employees, S1.2M Budget, S20M Assets) 1991-1996 F. A. Leistiko Consulting Services Inc. (President) PERSONAL DATA Married to Constance Leistiko, Attorney at Law Reside at: 132 Buffalo Stage Rd., Kalispell, Montana 59901 Retired Federal Civil Service and U.S. Armed Forces OTHER SELECTED RELEVANT EXPERIENCES Established and implemented a statewide computer driven training and evaluation program for the Ohio Army National Guard; Appointed by the Governor of Ohio to the Recreation and Resources Commission for the Department of Natural Resources. As Chairman, I was responsible for scheduling, setting up, and facilitating quarterly Commission meetings; * Appointed by the Governor of Ohio to the Technical Advisory Council for the Division of Oil and Gas. Served as its Chairman for twelve years. I was responsible for scheduling, and running quarterly Council meetings; * Coordinated disaster training drills with local community leaders and agencies, i.e., Fire Departments, Police and Sheriff Departments, FAA, Ambulance companies, and emergency equipment providers; * Developed MEDIVAC helicopter transport program to move newborn infants from rural hospitals in seventeen counties to Akron Children's Hospital. This program received national recognition and State awards; Developed a national safety inspection program that brought together National Guard commanders from twenty states. Also, conducted a two day seminar to introduce the program; * Brought together representatives and orchestrated the organization of the Ohio Petroleum Producers Association of Ohio; * Conducted a three day seminar for county employees on "How to monitor and collect severance taxes on wells drilled in your county"; * Worked closely with news organizations, i.e., TV, radio and newspapers; Conducted at least two seminars per year as the Base Commander and attended at least two seminars per year that were two days or longer; and * Designed numerous training programs during 20 years of service with the Federal Government.