Port authority hires new executive

FORT MYERS — Laura Rhoad joined Lee County Port Authority as director of human resources.

According to a press release, she will oversee all activities related to employee matters at Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field in Fort Myers.

She will also work with members of the executive management team to build and manage organizational development, policies and programs, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, recruiting, hiring and retention and compliance with federal, state and local laws.