Aviation news, information & contacts
WSDOT Aviation division news, information and contacts.
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Notice: The WSDOT Aviation Division moved from its Tumwater building at the Olympia Regional Airport to the WSDOT headquarters building in Olympia March 26. Pilots who wish to pick up exemption forms (which can be filled out online) and Airport Guides can request an appointment and contact our staff. This move supports WSDOT’s mission of encouraging remote work for employee retention and recruitment and is also a result of the state consolidating buildings to save money. Removing rent costs allows the Division to spend more funds on its work.
Physical Address
WSDOT Aviation Division
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 709-8015 Office
(800) 552-0666 Toll Free In State Only
Mailing Address for Aircraft/UAS Registration payments:
WSDOT Aviation
PO Box 47361
Olympia, WA 98504
Mailing Address for Correspondence
PO Box 47312
Olympia, WA 98504
Director's Office
Ann Richart
Director of Aviation
360-529-6550 (cell)
ann.richart@wsdot.wa.gov
Eric Johnson
Deputy Director – Aviation
360-708-8970 (cell)
eric.johnson@wsdot.wa.gov
Terri Palumbo
Executive Assistant/Finance and Budget
360-791-3416 (cell)
terri.palumbo@wsdot.wa.gov
Beth Jessee
Budget/Accounting Financial Coordinator
564-250-3933
beth.jessee@wsdot.wa.gov
Tracy Paul
Customer Service Specialist/Aircraft Registration
360-709-8015
tracy.paul@wsdot.wa.gov
Communications
Christina Crea
Aviation Communications Manager
360-810-0902 (cell)
christina.crea@wsdot.wa.gov
Aviation Planning
John MacArthur
Aviation Planner/SCIP
360-529-6548 (cell)
john.macarthur@wsdot.wa.gov
David Ison
Emerging Aviation Technology and Airport Land Use Planner
360-709-8028 (work phone)
360-890-5258 (cell phone)
david.ison@wsdot.wa.gov
Eddy Hensley
UAS Program Coordinator
564-999-1040
eddy.hensley@wsdot.wa.gov
Aviation Construction and Grants
Garth Cumberbatch
Airport Grants Coordinator
garth.cumberbatch@wsdot.wa.gov
(564) 250-1812
State Managed Airports
Paul Wolf
State Airport Manager
360-618-2477 (cell)
paul.wolf@wsdot.wa.gov
John Wilson
State Airports Coordinator
564-250-1791
john.wilson2@wsdot.wa.gov
Aviation Emergency Services
Tom Peterson
Aviation Emergency Services Program Manager
360-705-7442
thomas.peterson@wsdot.wa.gov
Loans
Dave Chenaur
Aviation Loan Program Manager
360-795-7839
360-628-1767 (cell)
david.chenaur@wsdot.wa.gov
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