President

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT IN 42 YEAR HISTORY

Denise Dull has served as the first female President of the Florida International Air Show Leadership Team since 2020, and as the Southeast Council of AirShows (SECAS) Board of Directors Vice President since 2023. Over the past few years, she’s enjoyed diving deeper into the production, sustainability, and future of air shows, and she looks forward to continuing to shape a family-friendly, community-oriented event in Punta Gorda.



"The Florida International Air Show is highly respected by performers and throughout the Air Show industry,” Denise added. “My goal is to help our community understand just how much everyone loves coming here. I want to share the enthusiasm, excitement, and energy that fuels our board and volunteers—and make sure the whole community feels like they are part of the Air Show team!”

Denise began her Air Show journey volunteering at the VIP gate, later moved on to vending ice-cold beverages, and eventually joined the Board of Directors. Her favorite moment? Seeing the crowd light up as jets roar overhead.

“An Air Show is like taking football, pizza, beer, baseball, fireworks, NASCAR, and Skynyrd—and rolling it all into one event with a bang! If you haven’t been to an Air Show, you’re missing out. It's a family friendly experience full of excitement, education and entertainment. Who couldn't use a few more moments like that?"

Vice President

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT IN 42 YEAR HISTORY

Originally from Chicago, I moved to Charlotte County in 1987 and starting working for Public Works, I then moved on to the Sheriff's Office in 1989. During my time in the Sheriff's Office I have been fortunate to rise to my current level of Major in charge of the Bureau of Law Enforcement. I have a Master's degree in Criminal Justice Administration and a graduate of the FBI National Academy. I raised two wonderful daughters in Charlotte County and have 7 grandkids. During my 29 years in Law Enforcement I have worked both the Summer and Winter Olympics and traveled around the work for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Some of the charities that I am passionate about include, Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

I attended my first airshow in 1984 while visiting my parents who had just moved to Charlotte County. It was an awesome event and to be finally part of the team will make each show even more special.

“I look forward to my grandkids coming to the Air Show each year to be as amazed as

I was my first time.”

Secretary

Treasurer

Steve Lineberry

Director of Advertising & Media

Steve Lineberry, Media & Public Relations Director has been a member the FIAS Board of Directors since 2017. His first Air Show was in 2004, when he worked as a member of the Port Charlotte Sunrise Kiwanis Club in their food tent cooking hundreds of hot dogs and hamburgers. In 2017, Steve joined the FIAS Board of Directors and was responsible working with media companies across SW FL to market the Air Show. He has worn several hats throughout the various Air Shows – Media Marketing and Ticket Coordinator.  When asked why he worked hundreds of hours as a Volunteer – Steve replied – “The Florida International Air Show is a lot of work and working alongside the FIAS Board of Directors to ensure the best Air Show possible has been extremely gratifying. But most importantly, the FIAS Air Show gives back a portion of the net proceeds to over 30 working non-profits and it is an opportunity to make my corner of the world a little bit better.”

Abigail White

Director of Volunteers

My name is Abby White. I’ve been a part of the Florida International Air Show for 2 years now, starting as the Assistant Director of Volunteers in 2023 and taking on the role of Director of Volunteers in 2024. Although we didn’t have a show last year, I spent that time learning, planning, and preparing to make the air show volunteer experience a fun and rewarding time for everyone involved. I’m planning to take everything I had learned last year and build on it to make this year’s volunteer experience even better. The thing I love most about air shows is the shared awe and enjoyment of aviation. Hearing the cheers of the crowd and feeling the rumble in your chest as a jet speeds over our heads is such an incredible

experience.

Ed Buns

Director of Logistics

Ed Buns, Director of Logistics is originally from the Cincinnati Ohio area, where he has spent over 40 years in law enforcement. He retired from the Hamilton Police Department having served there for over 32.5 years. During that time Ed in addition to his early years, he commanded the Training Section, oversaw patrol shifts, the Traffic, Public Affairs and Special Events Sections.

His affiliation with airshows grew out of his interest in flying when he took classes at Ohio State to work toward his private pilot's license. In the early 90's the Hamilton Ohio area was home to the Hamilton Air Show at HAO. Ed was a member of the air show board and oversaw the law enforcement and public safety aspects of the show.

His involvement with aviation continued with his family. His daughter is a US Air Force Pilot and her husband is a Navigator / Weapons Officer. They refer to themselves as "airplane geeks" and the family has attended many airshows, with the Dayton International Air Show being close to home.

Ed and his wife, Lori, have owned in the SW Florida area since 2008 and established permanent residency in the area in 2020. Ed became involved with the FIAS initially as a Team Lead for Entry and Exit, and also in training those volunteers who man those areas. In 2024 Ed was asked to take on the Directors Role for Logistics which oversees many areas of the air show. Logistics is an area that is not specifically seen, but is vital to the overall success of the FIAS.

Mike Smith

Director or Concessions & Vending

Amy Huddleston

Director of Community Engagement & Public Events

Deelynn Bennett

Director of Education & STEM Programing

Eugene O'Brien

Director of Education & STEM Programing