Kansas Department of Transportation: C. Edward Young Biography

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C. Edward Young Director of Aviation Kansas Department of Transportation Personal Data: Born in Mansfield, Ohio, in September of 1969. Ed grew up in Olathe, Kansas. He has two children: Biz and Hope. His wife Teresa is a Wichita native. His hobbies include volunteer police and fire activities, running, mountain biking, and flying. Aviation Activities: Private Pilot and Civil Air Patrol member. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Master of Public Administration, and Juris Doctor – University of Kansas. American Leadership Forum – Senior Fellow. Organizations: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, International City / County Managers’ Association, American Planning Association, Government Finance Officers’ Association, American Bar Association, Rotary International, Missouri Bar Association, Kiwanis and Missouri and Kansas City Manager’s Association. Special Recognition: International City / County Management Association – Credentialed Manager, 2002 ICMA Nominee - Clarence E. Ridley Award for In-Service Training Excellence, 2004 Nominee for University of Kansas -CLAS Award, Missouri Community Betterment Award (city of Eldon, MO), National Association of Counties Achievement Awards (county of Seward, KS), Points of Light Foundation Recognition (county of Seward, KS), IFSTA Fire Service Instructor I & II / Firefighter I &II, Missouri Peace Officer / Peace Officer Instructor certification, and President of the Kansas County Administrator’s Association (2004). Experience:
2004-2005	Consultant, Mediator, Attorney – Sunflower Mediation and Municipal Consulting. Specializing in local government safety and security, innovative economic development approaches and public process improvement.
2002-2004	County Administrator / Counselor – Seward County, Kansas. City of Liberal Airport Advisory Committee.
1996-2002	City Administrator – Eldon, Missouri. H79 – Eldon Model Airpark – 1997 FAA grant. Award winning construction. Innovative public / private agreements regarding fuel distribution, hanger placement, new industrial park location, and multi-purpose use of the integrated Airpark.
1994-1996	City Administrator - City of Tonganoxie, Kansas.
1993	Administrative Assistant to the City Manager / INTERN – City of Shawnee, Kansas.
1992	Student Attorney / Intern – Douglas County Legal Aid.
1991	Appellate Intern – Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office.