AIRPORT DIRECTOR
JIM SCHELL
Jim earned his degree in Aviation Management from St. Cloud State University in 2009 and began his career that same year in Cheyenne, WY. For the next 3 years, he progressed through the Operations Department and in 2012 became the Deputy Director of that airport. While in Cheyenne, Jim was an active member of the Wyoming Airport Operator’s Association and the American Association of Airport Executives holding a Certified Member (C.M.) designation from that organization.
In April 2018, Jim became the Director at Wittman. As a Wisconsin native, he is excited to be back in the Badger state after 14 years living in both Minnesota and Wyoming. While not at the Airport, he enjoys spending time outdoors including camping, hiking, and fishing with his wife Lauren. Also a former student pilot, he plans to get back into flying, earn his private pilot’s license and eventually own an aircraft.
Email: jschell@winnebagocountywi.gov
Phone: (920) 236-4930
DEPUTY AIRPORT DIRECTOR
LUCAS LOCKE
Lucas began working at the FBO of his local airport as a teenager to pay for flying lessons, obtaining a private pilot’s license while in high school. He attended Davenport University in Michigan, earning degrees in Business Administration and Management, then began working as assistant manager of the FBO and airport in Alma, Michigan. In 2014 Lucas became the airport manager for Valley County in Glasgow, Montana. Lucas was active in the Montana Airport Manager’s Association and the Eastern Montana Essential Air Service Task Force while working in Montana.
Lucas began working as Deputy Director at Wittman Regional Airport in June of 2024. He is happy to be back in the Great Lakes area and when not working he enjoys camping, motorcycling, and travelling.
Email: llocke@winnebagocountywi.gov
Phone: (920) 236-4930
AIRPORT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
KIM MAKI
Kim started working for Winnebago County in 2013 and joined the Wittman Regional Airport team in September of 2021. With a parent working for a company that frequently flew private planes to satellite offices, Kim was able to experience the benefit that planes brought to an office as well as the simple joy of taking a plane ride. This grounded Kim’s interest in planes and her enjoyment of being around them.
Kim moved to the Oshkosh area in 2005 from the east coast and has enjoyed living here with her husband and three children. Her family keeps her pretty busy outside of work with their sports schedules. During the summer, Kim likes to take time to relax on their boat and enjoys watching the planes fly into the airport from Lake Winnebago.
Kim performs administrative duties for Wittman Regional Airport under the direction of Airport Director Jim Schell. She also supports the work of the Deputy Airport Director and Maintenance & Operations Manager.
Email: kmaki@winnebagocountywi.gov
Phone: (920) 236-4933
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
Chris Shaffer
Chris started with Winnebago County in 2020 working for the Highway Department and transferred to the airport as an Equipment Operator shortly after. Before joining the county, he worked at City of Oshkosh in the Sanitation Department as an operator and spent most of his career at ABC Supply CO. He moved up the ladder quickly starting as a Driver Operator and ending his time there as a delivery service manager. He has extensive knowledge and experience in operating equipment, including being certified in cranes and operating back hoes, skid steers and other road/construction equipment.
Chris has lived in Oshkosh most of his life and grew up attending EAA AirVenture. In his down time, he enjoys fishing, boating, football and spending time with his wife and three kids. He also enjoys shooting darts in the winter months and is a music lover as well.
Email: cshaffer@winnebagocountywi.gov
Phone: (920) 236-4934
(From left to right) Lucas, Chris, Bob, Matthew, Ed, Robert, Kim, Steve, Ty and Jim