NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — For the first time in more than two years, Newport News Williamsburg Airport has a permanent executive director.
Chris Morello, who was tapped back in July to take over duties of interim executive director of the airport, was given the job last month in a unanimous vote by the Peninsula Airport Commission.
While Morello, 58, has no experience in airport management, he has been involved in local government for decades. He served as Isle of Wight County’s director of economic development from 2018-2023 and most recently served as assistant director for Newport News’ economic development office…