Laura Robertson
Marketing and Public Relations Specialist
Salina Airport Authority
Salina Airport Authority Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Laura Robertson promotes a robust airport and thriving Airport Industrial Center.
In her position, she works closely with Jim Gregory, of James Gregory Consultancy, the airport's aerospace business recruiter, implementing a national marketing and recruiting program for the Salina Aviation Service Center. Together they will increase the visibility of the Salina Airport Authority's attributes with industry decision makers and site selectors.
Laura will work with aviation trade magazines to market the Salina Municipal Airport as America's Fuel Stop. Salina is a popular fuel stop because of its mid-continent location, great customer service and amenities that keep business jets, regional airliners and military aircraft coming back. She also works with the growing tenant base of the Salina Airport Industrial Center as marketing opportunities arise.
Laura comes to the Airport Authority with several years in the marketing and public relations field. She obtained her Journalism and Mass Communications degree with an option in Public Relations from Kansas State University in 1991. Before joining the Salina Airport Authority, Laura worked in communications and fundraising for a non-profit agency and also held the position of advertorial writer for a newspaper.
Laura has participated in the following professional organizations:
Non-profit and civic leadership roles include:
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American Red Cross
Current Disaster Public Information Officer (PIO)
Current board member
Past marketing and event chair
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Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Salina 1999 Graduate
Steering Committee for Leadership Salina
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Community Access Television
Past Board Chair and board member
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Smoky Hill Museum
Past Vice-Chair and board member
