About GARG

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Aviation Executive | Air Show Producer | Workforce & Civic Ecosystem Strategist

Denise Dull is an aviation leader and event executive with extensive experience in air show production, airport collaboration, and civic ecosystem activation. She serves in executive leadership for the Florida International

Air Show (FIAS), where she has helped position the event as both a premier aviation showcase and a regional economic engine.

With a strategic focus on integrating aviation events into broader workforce development initiatives, Denise works at the intersection of airports, chambers of commerce, tourism organizations, and public-sector partners.

Her leadership emphasizes leveraging air shows as platforms for:

- Aviation career pathway awareness

- STEM engagement and youth activation

- Public-private partnership development

- Economic impact maximization

- Workforce pipeline integration

Denise has contributed to organizational development across multiple operational areas, including logistics coordination, sponsorship strategy, transportation planning, safety integration, and civic stakeholder

engagement. She is recognized for reframing air shows not merely as entertainment events, but as strategic workforce catalysts and community infrastructure showcases.

Pilot | Aviation Leader | Airshow Executive | Airport & Community Engagement Advocate

Connie Hite is a seasoned aviation executive and respected leader within the air show industry, known for her strategic oversight, operational excellence, and commitment to advancing the role of air shows within airport communities.

In her leadership capacity with the Florida International Air Show, Connie has guided the organization through sustained growth, strengthened airport partnerships, and enhanced community engagement initiatives. 

Her expertise spans:

- Large-scale aviation event management

- Airport coordination and operational compliance

- FAA and regulatory interface

- Sponsor and stakeholder relations

- Military and civilian aviation partnerships

- Safety and Security program development

Connie is a strong advocate for aligning air show programming with airport development goals, tourism strategy, and regional economic advancement. Under her leadership, the air show has reinforced its reputation

as a high-impact aviation event that showcases operational excellence, safety standards, and industry innovation. She is particularly passionate about expanding aviation awareness among youth and promoting the diverse

career opportunities available within the aviation sector beyond the cockpit.