So, how did you get HERE?
From PR Pro to Military ProJo
Over two decades ago, as a Communications professional, Liz found herself working media for a small airshow in a rural Florida town. Her interest for the airshow industry was immediately piqued and so began her entanglement in this unusual offshoot of her communications career.
Her early projects included everything from airshow logistics and planning to full public relations campaigns for a national B-25 Bomber outreach tour associated the Disabled American Veterans. Her knack for managing complex timelines and logistics while smoothly communicating with stakeholders soon became her calling card and in 2007 she was assigned her first role as the Thunderbird Project Officer for the California Capital Airshow in Sacramento, CA.
Since then, Liz has built a reputation as one of the most trusted and knowledgeable Jet Team Liaisons in the airshow industry. Serving as the vital link between military demonstration teams and show organizers, she specializes in coordinating logistically complex show sites as well as new and established airshow venues.
Throughout her career, Liz has successfully supported elite military demonstration teams including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori and every Air Combat Command Single Ship Demo team. Her vast experience allows her to navigate everything from precise scheduling and site readiness to protocol, security, and public engagement.
Liz’s extensive portfolio includes work on nationally celebrated events such as the U.S. Navy’s Bicentennial of the War of 1812 commemorations over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Boston Harbor, New Orleans (Lake Pontchartrain), New York City, and Virginia Beach. Beyond these large-scale waterfront events, she has also played a key role in coordinating at renowned venues including Kennedy Space Center, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the California Capital Airshow, and numerous others. Respected for her professionalism and meticulous planning, Liz is adept at balancing the needs of jet teams, show directors, and local communities.
In recognition of her outstanding expertise, she was honored by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as the inaugural “Blue Angels Liaison of the Year” — the first person ever to receive this distinction. Liz strives to uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring every event provides not only an unforgettable spectacle for audiences, but also a safe, rewarding, and well-supported experience for the teams.
Her early projects included everything from airshow logistics and planning to full public relations campaigns for a national B-25 Bomber outreach tour associated the Disabled American Veterans. Her knack for managing complex timelines and logistics while smoothly communicating with stakeholders soon became her calling card and in 2007 she was assigned her first role as the Thunderbird Project Officer for the California Capital Airshow in Sacramento, CA.
Since then, Liz has built a reputation as one of the most trusted and knowledgeable Jet Team Liaisons in the airshow industry. Serving as the vital link between military demonstration teams and show organizers, she specializes in coordinating logistically complex show sites as well as new and established airshow venues.
Throughout her career, Liz has successfully supported elite military demonstration teams including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori and every Air Combat Command Single Ship Demo team. Her vast experience allows her to navigate everything from precise scheduling and site readiness to protocol, security, and public engagement.
Liz’s extensive portfolio includes work on nationally celebrated events such as the U.S. Navy’s Bicentennial of the War of 1812 commemorations over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Boston Harbor, New Orleans (Lake Pontchartrain), New York City, and Virginia Beach. Beyond these large-scale waterfront events, she has also played a key role in coordinating at renowned venues including Kennedy Space Center, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the California Capital Airshow, and numerous others. Respected for her professionalism and meticulous planning, Liz is adept at balancing the needs of jet teams, show directors, and local communities.
In recognition of her outstanding expertise, she was honored by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as the inaugural “Blue Angels Liaison of the Year” — the first person ever to receive this distinction. Liz strives to uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring every event provides not only an unforgettable spectacle for audiences, but also a safe, rewarding, and well-supported experience for the teams.