About AirSupport, LLC

AirSupport LLC, is a full-service airshow and aviation event management, planning and production company. Founded in 1995, the company's primary mission is to provide aviation event services that allow its customers to enjoy a professional, profitable and safe airshow. The AirSupport's full-time team of professionals draws on decades of combined experience as well as a well- cultivated network of industry experts to produce high quality aviation events throughout the country. From air and ground operations and logistics to security, event management and sponsorship fulfillment, AirSupport provides dedicated professionals specialized in all aspects of airshow management and production.   Professional Memberships include: ICAS – International Council of Air Shows NBAA – National Business Aviation Association      EAA – Experimental Aircraft Association      AOPA – Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association      Chambers of Commerce throughout the U.S.

THE AIRSUPPORT TEAM

Michael C. McCabe, President

A private pilot, Mike attended the Florida Institute of Technology, majoring in Aviation Management.   He has expertise in engineering, surveying and mapping that he now applies to designing aerobatic boxes and coordinating their use in congested airspace.   As a leading airshow industry expert, he is a founding faculty member and featured speaker for the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Air/Ground Operations Training Seminar.  He has also been a guest speaker representing the airshow industry in the US and internationally.

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Dennis Dunbar, VP/Director of Operations

Dennis Dunbar is Vice President and Director of Operations for AirSupport LLC. He is a Certified Flight Instructor and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Pilot Technology from Indiana State University. Early in his aviation career, Dennis was the manager of a Fixed Base Operation where he managed an 18-aircraft flight school training professional pilot students. For several years, before turning to a full-time career in the airshow industry, he held the position of Airport Director at the Terre Haute International Airport in Indiana. Dennis has logged over 3000 hours of flight time, including tail wheel and aerobatic instruction. His airshow credentials include Airshow Director and Airboss at several shows throughout the country each year. He is an enthusiast of the air and sea and combines this knowledge to design complex over-the-water airshows. As a member of the International Council of Airshows, he has served on the ICAS Foundation Board of Directors, the ICAS Safety Committee Management and the ICAS Ethics Committee. He has also served as President of the Northeast Council of Airshows (NECAS).  He spoke on “Starting an Airshow in Your Community” at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh and has also presented at several operations based forums at the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Annual Convention. JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

Liz Johnson, Communications Director

Liz holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations from Florida State University. She began her career with airshows in 2001 as the Media Representative for a community-based airshow.  Her background in Public Relations coupled with her knowledge of airshows allows her to work closely with media representatives regarding the logistics of airshow media. In addition, she provides logistical support in airshow operations, specializing in Jet Team Support. She has served as Project Officer for the USAF Thunderbirds and Team Liaison for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

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KERRY WARD, Logistics Director

Kerry is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a bachelors degree in psychology.   She worked for several years as a NASA Event Manager at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. In her time there she managed events ranging from the Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 40th anniversary of the first man walking on the moon and President Obama's visit to discuss the future of American space flight.  In 2011 Kerry joined the AirSupport Team working in Logistics. JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING                                                                                                           

Lynn May, Event Coordinator

Lynn May is an Event Coordinator with AirSupport LLC.  She holds an Associate's Degree in Business from Vincennes University and a Graduate Realtors Institute Degree from the National Association of Realtors at Indiana University.  Lynn has 23 years of marketing experience and began her airshow career as a volunteer with a hometown airshow where she spent time in hospitality, field services, ramp logistics and volunteer support.  Today, with AirSupport, Lynn works as an Event Coordinator for AirSupport’s Airshow Based Marketing Programs.

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Mike Jones, Event Coordinator

Mike Jones is an Event Coordinator with AirSupport LLC.  He began his airshow career volunteering with a hometown airshow in transportation, field services, ramp logistics, hospitality and volunteer support.  Today, Mike works as an Event Coordinator for AirSupport’s Airshow Based Marketing Programs.

 

Dan Rozek, Security Specialist

A Certified Flight Instructor, Dan has over two decades of law enforcement experience -- most of those, as a pilot. He has been an airshow security professional for nearly 20 years, heading up security operations for large and small-scale airshows. His experience in aviation and in law enforcement provides him the expertise to work closely with law enforcement jurisdictions throughout the country.

Ken Ashmore, Ground Services Coordinator

Ken is a Commercial Pilot with multiengine and instrument ratings with Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL. He has organized airshows and aviation events since 1987 including coordinating air operations for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. He specializes in military relations, military and civilian aircraft support and logistics. JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

Gary Skuse, Technical Advisor