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PITTSTON TWP. \u2014 The Bi-County Airport Board at the Wilkes-Barre\/Scranton International Airport on Friday named Steve Mykulyn as interim executive director and announced that they are going to conduct a national search to fill the position permanently.<\/p>\n
Mykulyn, 58, of Plains Township, has served as the airport\u2019s director of engineering, which he said he will continue to perform those responsibilities. Mykulyn has served in that role for the last 16 years.<\/p>\n
Mykulyn said when he was approached about assuming the interim position, he reviewed his options and decided to accept.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not sure I will apply for the permanent position,\u201d Mykulyn said. \u201cI will decide that at some point. We have a great team in place, and I\u2019m sure we will continue to fly well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attorney Don Frederickson, airport solicitor, said an executive session was held to discuss the matter, and it was decided to appoint Mykulyn and conduct the national search.<\/p>\n
Carl Beardsley, the airport\u2019s Executive Director since 2014, has been on a sabbatical leave since November 2025. Frederickson said he could not discuss the reasons for the sabbatical, and added that Beardsley\u2019s contract runs out at the end of 2026.<\/p>\n
A news release from the airport said Mykulyn will work closely with airport staff, partners, and the board to maintain the airport\u2019s strong operational performance and continue ongoing projects during the transition.<\/p>\n
Assistant Executive Director BJ Teichman was appointed in February 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been a privilege and honor to serve as temporary Acting Director,\u201d Teichman said, adding that she will stay on to support Mykulyn.<\/p>\n
The board said the national search will focus on identifying an experienced leader who can continue to build on the airport\u2019s momentum, strengthen airline partnerships, expand service opportunities, and support the airport\u2019s role as a key economic driver for the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Airport plays a critical role in connecting Northeastern Pennsylvania to the rest of the country and supporting our regional economy,\u201d said Lackawanna County Commissioner Chris Chermak, chair of the airport board. \u201cWe are confident that this transition will position the airport for continued success, and we look forward to identifying a permanent Executive Director through a thorough and competitive national search.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reach Bill O\u2019Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.<\/p>\n
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