Geoff Freeman named director of Martha’s Vineyard Airport

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Rich Saltzberg
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Geoff Freeman, the airport commission's longtime assistant director, is now the new director.

For reasons described as “personal,” airport director Cindi Martin will retire at the end of August, Martha’s Vineyard Airport commission chair Bob Rosenbaum told his fellow commissioners Thursday afternoon. With audible reluctance from several commissioners, the commission voted unanimously to accept what was termed as Martin’s retirement. On the recommendation of Martin, the board went on to unanimously vote in deputy airport director Geoff Freeman as the next director for the airport, effective August 31. Freeman’s salary will be $135,000.

Airport commissioner Don Ogilvie called Freeman a “brilliant choice.”

Martin shed no light on her departure, but threw her support behind Freeman when addressing the commissioners. 

In a phone conversation following the meeting, Freeman told The Times he’s worked at the airport since he was a teenager, and he’s honored to take the job.

Asked what would characterize his directorship, Freeman said, metaphorically, “I want to be the person who mends fences and builds bridges.”

Freeman extolled the work of the outgoing director. “I wish the best for Cindi,” he said. She’s been an incredible director. She really, really put us in a strong position. It’s a lot to live up to.” 

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6 COMMENTS

  2. That’s great to know who was named to the position however what they will be making per year is none of our business unless we want to ask about it. How about we are given the breakdown for every employee of the MV Times??

    • Where our tax dollars go is our business.
      And all the perks that go with it.
      He should have car to get to the airport in case of emergency.
      Attend professional conferences.
      The usual for a professional.

  3. Its about time. Enough of hiring people that don’t follow thru. He deserves it. Lets move along to some other issues this island has.

  4. Excellent choice. He’ll do a great job. My question is why won’t the commissioners pay him the same amount as the former ‘director’. Didn’t she get $165k per year plus clip another 2k per month “housing allowance’ for a total of $189k per year?

  5. I LEFT THE MVAC BECAUSE THEY DID NOT APPOINT GEOFF THE LAST TIME AROUND …THIS IS GOOD NEWS FOR THE ISLAND COMMON SENSE AND MUCH HANDS ON EXPERIENCE A REAL LIFETIME OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE VINEYARD AND OUR AIRPORT…THE OTHER PORT OF ENTRY AND EXIT TO OUR HOME. GOOD LUCK AND FAIR WINDS AND THANK YOU …TRIP BARNES

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