Veteran airport executive Richard Howell will succeed Klaasje Nairne as airport manager of California's San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport effective next month.

Nairne retired after nine years as airport manager.

Smart move for Howell. San Luis Obispo aiport has a better looking Web site than his previous employers.

Howell most recently worked for Waco Regional Airport in Waco, Texas. He also has Colorado Springs Airport and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport in Albany, Georgia, on his resume.