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Secretary Swaim-Staley Announces MAA Executive Director Tim Campbell to Retire
Paul Wiedefeld to Return to Leadership Post at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; Timing Allows For Smooth Transition at Both MAA and MTA
HANOVER, MD (September 18, 2009) - Maryland Transportation Secretary Beverley K. Swaim-Staley announced today that Timothy L. Campbell, Executive Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) since December 2005, has decided to retire. Mr. Campbell’s decision comes after a successful 35-year career in aviation management, the last four as head of Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
“Tim Campbell is one of the best aviation professionals in the country,” said Secretary Swaim-Staley. “He has a rock-solid management style and an unwavering ability to remain focused on providing excellent customer service, even in these challenging economic times. It is because of his skill that BWI Marshall Airport has been able to weather this unprecedented period in the history of commercial aviation. We will deeply miss his talent but I wish he and his wife, Marilyn, well as they begin this new chapter in their lives.”
Mr. Campbell began his career in 1974 as an Assistant to the Aviation Director at Boston’s Logan Airport. He went on to key management positions at airports in Newport News, Virginia; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before landing in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Upon his arrival at BWI Marshall, Mr. Campbell oversaw the successful integration of the new Terminal A/B complex into the airport’s operation. In an aviation environment facing the downsizing of airlines, he was able to successfully work with BWI Marshall’s airline partners to essentially maintain the level of air service provided in recent years. During his career, Mr. Campbell, an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.), served as chairman of two premier industry trade associations for airport executives, the American Association of Airport Executives and the International Association of Airport Executives. He will officially retire December 31st of this year.
Secretary Swaim-Staley has appointed Paul J. Wiedefeld to head the Maryland Aviation Administration and BWI Marshall Airport. Mr. Wiedefeld currently serves as Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). With this appointment, Mr. Wiedefeld returns to the post he held from 2002 through 2005, a period of tremendous turmoil in the aviation industry as airports around the country were forever changed as a result of the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
It was during this period that Mr. Wiedefeld worked extensively with the Transportation Security Administration in making BWI a national model for airport security. Mr. Wiedefeld also oversaw the largest capital expansion program in the history of the airport, which included: the construction of the 26 gate Southwest Terminal A/B; a 8,400 space parking garage, and a new consolidated rental car facility. He also was responsible for bringing the successful Airmall food, beverage, and retail concept to BWI.
“With Tim Campbell’s departure, BWI Marshall needs another strong, experienced leader at the helm,” Secretary Swaim-Staley added. “It is important to maintain the momentum the airport enjoys today as the commercial aviation environment becomes increasingly competitive. Paul has done a fantastic job at the MTA. His passion for customer service, his knowledge of the airport business and his strong management ability are exactly what we now need to build on the progress Tim has made at BWI Marshall.”
The Maryland Aviation Commission, of which Secretary Swaim-Staley is chairman, made the formal appointment of Mr. Wiedefeld.
“I am proud to have served with Tim since his appointment in 2005," said Maryland Aviation Commission member Raymond C. Nichols. "He has proven to be a strong manager during these trying times and leaves big shoes to fill. We are extremely fortunate that Paul Wiedefeld has agreed to return to MAA. Having worked side-by-side with Paul during his earlier service as Executive Director, I know that the future of BWI Marshall and aviation in Maryland is in excellent hands”
The timing of Mr. Campbell’s retirement at the end of this year allows for a smooth transition to take place at both the MAA and the MTA. Mr. Wiedefeld will remain in control of the MTA through November when his transition to the MAA will intensify in advance of Mr. Campbell’s departure. Effective immediately, Secretary Swaim-Staley will begin working with Mr. Wiedefeld to develop a leadership succession plan at the MTA with the goal of having a new administrator in place prior to his departure.