SOUTH BEND, IN — The St. Joseph County Airport Authority has named Julie Curtis as the South Bend Airport's (SBN) Director of Marketing and Development effective November 19, 2012. In this role, Ms. Curtis will be responsible for the successful development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of a broad-based marketing program. In addition, she will be tasked with a goal to increase SBN usage while increasing the awareness of the value the airport brings to the Michiana region.

“I am confident that Ms. Curtis will be a great addition to the airport and our team,” said Mike Daigle, SBN Executive Director. “Her skill set, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the local community will allow her to make significant contributions to the Airport Authority. She will be a key player in advancing our mission and achieving our goals.”

Curtis has nearly 15 years’ experience in marketing, communications and event planning. She most recently was the Director of Marketing for Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) where she successfully implemented new initiatives and expanded on existing ones. Curtis resides in South Bend with her husband and two children.

For more information, you can go to www.flySBN.com or get social with SBN on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FlySBN) and Twitter (@SBNairport) and stay informed about the airport and the carriers that serve the Michiana region.