Brian Mulcahy leads the Des Moines Airport Authority as the Chief Executive Officer, bringing over a decade of experience with the organization and a deep understanding of airport operations and administration. Since joining the Authority in 2011, he has served in key leadership roles, including Assistant Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration.
Brian’s past experience includes roles in auditing, financial accounting, and operations in the insurance industry. He retired as a Colonel after 34 years in the Army National Guard and Army Reserves, serving as a helicopter pilot and in emergency management. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Iowa State University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Bryan Belt serves as the Chief Development Officer at the Des Moines International Airport with over twenty years of experience in the engineering/construction field and over twelve years of experience in airport design, planning and construction. As the Chief Development Officer, Bryan has the responsibility of airfield design & planning, public transportation, environmental compliance, DBE program, state and federal programs, building maintenance and information technology. He received his B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska. Bryan previously worked as Industrial Engineer at ConAgra Foods and Millard Refrigerated Services.
Clinton Torp joined the Des Moines International Airport in April 2019 with over sixteen years of experience in Airport Management. As the Chief Operations Officer, Clinton has the responsibility of regulatory compliance, airport certification, public safety, operational continuity, and airfield maintenance. He received his B.B.A. in Aviation Management from the University of North Dakota and his M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and is an accredited member of the American Association of Airport Executives. Clinton holds a commercial pilot’s certificate with both multi and single engine instrument ratings as well a remote pilot certificate. Clinton previously worked as the Airport Director at both the La Crosse Regional Airport and Devils Lake Regional Airport.
Ni Wagner serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Des Moines Airport Authority. In this role, Ni is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting, cash management, lease and operating agreements, and risk management. Prior to joining the Authority in 2022, she served as the CFO and VP of Retail and Facility Operations for a local nonprofit organization. She has worked in accounting and financial management roles across a variety of industries for 21 years. Ni earned her CPA, Master of Accounting, MBA, and is licensed in Life insurance, Health insurance, and Securities (Series 65).