| Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA) |
The goal of the Washington Airport Management Association is to build relationships between members, industry professionals, and state and federal government representatives to promote effective airport management.
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I currently work at Paine Field in Everett, WA, and am excited to take on this new role with WAMA and further connect with Washington’s fantastic aviation community. I look forward to supporting the association, getting to know WAMA’s members, and keeping things organized and successful behind the scenes. | Outside of work, I’m an avid golfer, I want to be an avid gardener, and I spend most of my time with my three-year-old Great Pyrenees mix, Winnie. I recently started a garden of my own and have been enjoying growing tomatoes, peppers, onions, beets, corn, and peas. I may have been a little ambitious with my late-season planting, but I’m looking forward to seeing what makes it to harvest! I’m excited to get to know WAMA’s members and colleagues throughout the aviation community and look forward to supporting the organization in this new capacity. Please feel free to reach out to me with questions, comments, concerns, etc.! Katherine Wigestrand | Executive Assistant, WAMA |
Hello everyone! My name is Katherine Wigestrand and I am so pleased to formally introduce myself as the new Executive Assistant for the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA).
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WAMA Conference HiglightsThe 2026 WAMA Conference in Walla Walla at the Marcus Whitman Hotel was a great success. Approximately 160 people attended and were treated to a warm welcome led by Airport Manager Jennifer Skoglund. Highlights included a tour of the Walla Walla Airport with a bus ride down the centerline of Runway 20, wine tasting at several wineries, informative guest speakers, many networking opportunities, and perfect weather!
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Scholarship Update |
Congratulations to this year's scholarship winners!
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NOTAMs |
New Mailing AddressEffective May 31, 2026, WAMA has a new mailing address. Please address all correspondence, checks, etc. to:
| First Friday NotesWe welcome Cole Barnes from Bremerton Airport, who has volunteered to oversee the First Friday presentations. If you know of a great speaker, if you have knowledge you would like to share with others, or you would like to suggest a topic, please contact Cole Barnes at coleb@portofbremerton.org. |
Thank you to all of our WAYPOINTS sponsors, JUB, DOWL, Paine Field Snohomish County, CivilAir Engineers PLLC, Precision Approach Engineering, Applied Pavement Technology, Walla Walla Regional Airport, Arlington Municipal Airport and the City of Arlington, Century West Engineering, The Port of Skagit, and Morrison-Maierle for sponsoring the biweekly WAYPOINTS news bulletin. Your support means so much to us. |
A Message from WAMA President Joshua Marcy
Dear WAMA Members, It is an honor to serve as the President of the Washington Airport Management Association. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and I look forward to working alongside each of you to continue strengthening WAMA and advancing the interests of airports across our state. Under my leadership, WAMA will place a strong emphasis on active and engaged membership. Our association is at its best when members are involved, connected, and supported. I am committed to ensuring that every airport—regardless of size, location, or role within the system—has a meaningful voice within WAMA and feels represented in our work and priorities. Another key focus will be ensuring that WAMA continues to carry real weight in Olympia. Airports are critical infrastructure and economic engines for Washington State, and it is essential that our collective interests are clearly communicated and effectively represented at the state level. We will work to strengthen relationships, advocate for airport needs, and ensure decision-makers understand the value airports bring to their communities and the state as a whole. We will also prioritize attracting and expanding sponsorship opportunities. By growing partnerships and sponsorship support, we can help keep costs down for our members while continuing to deliver high-quality programs, training, and events that provide real value. Finally, the WAMA leadership team will be intentional about meeting members where they are. That means getting out of conference rooms and into the field—visiting member airports across the state, on your turf, to better understand your challenges, successes, and needs firsthand. These visits will help ensure that WAMA remains grounded in the realities of airport operations throughout Washington. I am excited about the year ahead and confident that, together, we can continue to build a strong, engaged, and influential association. Thank you for your commitment to WAMA and to the airports we serve. Respectfully, Joshua Marcy, AAE |
