Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Mike Landy to the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC).

Landy, of St. Cloud, is the CEO of Landy Properties LLC, of St. Cloud, CEO of Cake Candy and Wedding Supply Company, Inc. of Waite Park, and a talk show co-host on KNSI Radio in St. Cloud. He recently retired as the CEO and owner of Landy Beef International, Inc., of St. Cloud, is a former member and past president of the St. Cloud City Council, is a member and past chair of the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization, vice-chair of the St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and a member of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.

Landy, who has been a member of the MAC since 2002 and chairs its Management and Operations Committee, is reappointed as a member representing represents key airport systems outside the Twin Cities to another four-year term that expires on January 6, 2014.

The Metropolitan Airports Commission promotes air transportation locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally by developing the Twin Cities metropolitan area as an aviation center. The commission consists of 15 members, including 13 appointed by the Governor, one appointed by the Mayor of Minneapolis, and one appointed by the Mayor of St. Paul.