We bring awesome production professionals to support your show!
One thing has remained the same since Bill started CASP in 1969 and that is that you have to have good people working with you in order to thrive in the production industry. CASP has been blessed with some great people over the years and our current crews are no exception!
CASP travels with a Crew Chief and at least 2 other crew members to each and every show.
Dave Olmstead
New Owner/Lead Crew Chief
Dave Olmstead is in his twenty-third year with CASP and is now the owner. Dave’s production background includes a degree in radio and television production from Ohio University, over three decades of live sound reinforcement, video production, and event management.
Dave coordinates the scheduling and logistics behind the CASP schedule. You can E-Mail Dave regarding your show's need or call him at 513-617-0906.
When not at an air show Dave can be found running his advertising agency and production company, Behind The Scenes Productions, in Amelia Ohio. Dave is also a member of ICAS as Behind The Scenes Productions.
Among Dave's numerous fraternal and civic club memberships he is also a Life Member of both the Commemorative Air Force and the Tri-State Warbird Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dave is currently serving as President of the Board of Directors for the Northeast Council of Air Shows.
Jim Fiorito
Crew Chief
Jim is a veteran of the Air Show industry with more than 250 shows as an engineer with CASP. Jim’s production background includes directing TV News for WKRC in Cincinnati Ohio, providing decades of live sound reinforcement for everything from symphonies to rock-and-roll bands, and has even spent some time behind the mic as both a guitarist and a vocalist.
As a commercial instrument rated pilot, Jim has been credited with teaching Rob Reider to fly as well as sharing his love of flying and air shows to many people who oddly enough end up serving as part of a CASP crew at an air show somewhere.
Jim is also a Life Member of the Tri-State Warbird Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Remembering Bill Bordeleau
Founder & ICAS Sword of Excellence Winner
William F. "Bill" Bordeleau started Continental Air Show Productions in 1969 and is Charter Member #4 of the International Council of Air Shows. Bill and his wife Darlene, who currently runs CASP since Bill's passing on January 8, 2017, were the first support staff to ICAS as the fledgling organization was run from their apartment for several years.
As Bill traveled the country providing sound and announcing support to air shows from coast to coast he set a standard that announcers and air shows emulate yet today.
Over the years Bill was recognized for his efforts and here are some of Bill's Awards:
- 1993 - Recipient of International Council of Air Shows "Sword of Excellence"
- Recipient of the Rolly Cole Memorial Award
- 2001 - Inducted into Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame
- 2004 - Inducted into the ICAS Foundation Hall of Fame
- Named Honorary Golden Knight, Thunderbird, Blue Angel Crew Member
Brian McChesney
A True Air Show Grunt
Brian was a long-time Cleveland National Air Show Volunteer prior to joining the CASP Crew. Brian has been with the crew since 2006 and is also an instrument rated pilot. After years of corporate IT work he's settling into retirement and considering running around the country to more air shows than ever before.
Carissa C.O.G. Seneczko
2024 Summer Intern
Carissa is a pilot and college student from Purdue University where she is majoring in Professional Flight and recently earned her Commercial ticket along with her tail wheel endorsement! Carissa is also working on her CFI and other ratings.
Carissa NewC Hanks
2024 Summer Intern
Carissa is a veteran of the CAP Wings Over Houston Volunteer Crew and has been a part of the volunteers supporting all of the show. An avid photographer CASP has connected her with opportunities to shoot some pretty cool shots in her first trip with the team.
Jim Bishop
Professional Driver
Jim retired from professional big rig driving after logging over 3.5 million miles. Jim has been driving for CASP since 2011.
Robbie Devergillo
2024 Summer Intern
Robbie is a pilot and college student at Purdue University studying Airfield Management. He has spent several years working as a crew member with B-25 Panchito and enjoys flying RC aircraft when he can.
Cole Hanks
2024 Summer Intern
Cole is a veteran of the CAP Volunteer Crew at Wings Over Houston where he has helped with CASP set up and tear down over the last several years. Cole is an avid air show fan and is a graduate of the CAP Glider Academy.
Tanner Scott
Boomer
Tanner is an umpire in a South Florida baseball league and is often found at end of line of pyrotechnics getting ready to light up the sky in one of his other gigs, but when we can get him on the road with CASP he is a tremendous team member who keeps us laughing and who isn't afraid of hard work. "Is that my door dash?"- TS Beaufort SC 2023!
Marie Bishop
Professional Driver's Co-Pilot
Marie and Jim celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2017 and she travels with Jim and the CASP crew providing adult supervision and a lot of often unseen, but certainly appreciated hard work.
This Could Be You!
2025 Crew
If you're looking for a fun way to spend your summer traveling, enjoying great food, great fellowship, and lots of airplanes this is the gig for you! Click Here to Learn More!
Do you have a CDL?
CASP is currently looking for CDL Drivers (Class A no air brake endorsement needed) to help move the gear around the country. If you're an experienced driver who is ready to get back out of the house, but not into the rat race of OTR trucking this could be the gig for you! Email dave@continentalairshows.com
Would you like to join our team?
We always have room for great people! Shoot us an email by clicking the button!