New Board Member: Washington Airports Task Force Welcomes William Wainwright Pifer to Board of Directors

Lisa Merhaut    •    07-16-2026 at 10:28 PM GMT+0000


Washington Airports Task Force Welcomes William Wainwright Pifer to Board of Directors

The Washington Airports Task Force (WATF) is pleased to welcome William Pifer to its Board of Directors.

Bill brings decades of leadership in public service, business, and regional governance. He currently serves as Chairman of the Winchester Regional Airport Authority, representing the City of Winchester and the surrounding jurisdictions, and has held numerous leadership appointments throughout the Shenandoah Valley, including chairing several civic and nonprofit organizations.

His professional background includes service as a Congressional Chief of Staff, campaign management at both the state and federal levels, and extensive experience as a real estate investor in Virginia and North Carolina.

“Bill’s experience in aviation, regional leadership, and public service will be a tremendous asset to the Task Force as we continue advancing our mission of strengthening aviation and economic growth throughout the National Capital Region and the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said WATF President Keith Meurlin.

Please join us in welcoming Bill to the Washington Airports Task Force Board of Directors. We look forward to the leadership and perspective he will bring as we continue Driving Relevant Growth. The Washington Airports Task Force (WATF) is a Virginia 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation headed by regional and corporate leaders dedicated to expanding and enhancing aviation services in Virginia and the National Capital Region in order to stimulate job creation and economic expansion. The Task Force is involved in most major air and surface transportation initiatives in the region.