Fred Reed of the Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport was a local pilot for many years and was a major contributor in the early development & success of this city’s airport. He was the city’s first airport manager & was responsible for its care & operation.

From 1973 to his death in 1995, Fred Reed, a veteran army Vietnam helicopter pilot, also dedicated himself to the development of the airport with providing services there. His entrepreneurial spirit was critical in starting the Driggs airport based `air taxi` service, air ambulance service, balloon, glider flights etc. that served many local residents and brought many visitors to the valley.

In the early days of computer use Mr. Reed pioneered a local company (Air Research Inc.) that used airplane on-board computers to record the locations & tracking of wildlife for state and federal agencies (Yellowstone Natl. Park, etc.) which brought national attention to the valley. It’s the `roots` heritage which makes a place special & different like this!