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Notice: WSDOT Aviation has moved from Tumwater Airport to WSDOT headquarters in Olympia. Pilots can request an appointment for exemption forms (also online) or Airport Guides. This move reduces costs, supports remote work, and allows more funding for aviation programs.

Physical Address
WSDOT Aviation Division
310 Maple Park Ave SE 
Olympia, WA 98504

(360) 709-8015 Office

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
564-250-1791 (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

John Wilson
State Airports Coordinator
(360) 618-2477 (cell)
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
360-705-7839
360-628-1767 (cell)
david.chenaur@wsdot.wa.gov