Central Illinois Regional Airport names new CFO

Posted on July 25, 2017
Paulette Hurd spent the past five years as the chief accountant for the city of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Central Illinois Regional Airport)

By Greg Halbleib

BLOOMINGTON – A new chief financial officer is in place at Central Illinois Regional Airport.

Paulette Hurd began her new duties at the Bloomington airport last month. She came to CIRA after five years as chief accountant for the city of Bloomington. She has more than 15 years experience in public accounting and auditing.

Hurd is responsible for overseeing business and financial matters for the Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority, including budgeting, accounting, planning and reporting.

Greg Halbleib can be reached at [email protected].

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