{"id":24831,"date":"2023-02-20T00:47:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T00:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saj.pachecostudios.com?p=24831"},"modified":"2023-02-20T00:47:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T00:47:30","slug":"tim-simon-named-chief-financial-officer-at-the-metropolitan-airports-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/minnesota\/tim-simon-named-chief-financial-officer-at-the-metropolitan-airports-commission\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Tim Simon Named Chief Financial Officer at the Metropolitan Airports Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has named Tim\nSimon as the organization\u2019s new chief financial officer (CFO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tim-Simon-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24832\" width=\"166\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tim-Simon-2.jpg 333w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tim-Simon-2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><figcaption><em>Tim Simon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon joined the MAC in 2020 as vice president of finance\nand revenue development. As CFO, he will oversee and manage two of the MAC\u2019s\ndivisions: finance and revenue development, and human resources and labor\nrelations. These two departments have responsibility for the MAC\u2019s annual\noperating budget of $460 million in projected revenue, $392 million in\nprojected expenses and more than 700 full- and part-time employees. The\ndepartments lead financial and human resources strategies for the MAC\u2019s seven\nairports in the Twin Cities, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul International\nAirport, the 16th busiest U.S. airport for passengers and 17th for aircraft\noperations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTim\u2019s extensive public sector finance experience and strong\nrelationship building skills make him the ideal candidate to serve as our next\nCFO,\u201d said Brian Ryks, CEO of the MAC. \u201cDuring his tenure with the MAC, Tim has\ndemonstrated a keen eye for long-range planning, credit rating analysis and\nidentifying process improvements that make operations more efficient, which\nplayed a critical role in helping us financially navigate the COVID-19\npandemic. I\u2019m confident these traits will continue to ensure the financial\nsuccess of the MAC under his leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to joining the MAC, Simon served as CFO at the city of\nSt. Louis Park. He also previously served as finance director at the city of\nElk River, overseeing several departments, and the Minnesota State Auditor\u2019s\nOffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m honored to be selected as the MAC\u2019s CFO and look\nforward to carrying on the organization\u2019s long history of effective financial\nmanagement and commitment to be an employer of choice,\u201d said Simon. \u201cSeveral\nsignificant initiatives are on the horizon for the MAC \u2013 including implementing\nthe organization\u2019s 2023-29 capital improvement program and 2023-27 Strategic\nPlan \u2013 and I\u2019m excited to shape the future financial success of these and other\nprograms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon is a member of the Government Finance Officers\nAssociation and the Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association. He also\nserves on the Airports Council International commercial management and finance\ncommittees. Simon holds an MBA in finance from the University of St. Thomas and\na bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting from the College of St. Scholastica.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has named Tim Simon as the organization\u2019s new chief financial officer (CFO). Simon joined the MAC in 2020 as vice president of finance and revenue development. As CFO, he will oversee and manage two of the MAC\u2019s divisions: finance and revenue development, and human resources and labor relations. 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