Dave Sharpe - chief executive officer and managing partner
Dave Sharpe joined AIR® as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner in January of 2024. Dave is responsible for the overall tactical operations and strategy of the brand. Prior to joining AIR®, Dave worked for 20 years in the finance industry where he ran global operations for a large global asset manager.
SHANNON SWIECKI - OTR/L - AIR THERAPY + SENSORY PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
As a board certified occupational therapist, Shannon has a passion for facilitating holistic physical, emotional, and mental health. After her first class at AIR®, she knew the endless opportunities that AIR® could provide to help achieve goals in all areas of life! As our AIR® Therapy coordinator Shannon has helped develop our AIR® Therapy and Sensory Skills programming. Through application of therapeutic knowledge and skills, Shannon hopes to create an environment inclusive for all to help strengthen mental, physical and emotional skills on and off the hammock.
CARRIE SHARPE - HEAD OF CERTIFICATIONS AND PARTNER
Carrie began her journey in the fitness industry in 2012, earning certifications in both group fitness and yoga. In 2019, she made history as the first AIR® franchisee in the Northeast. Her dedication to the brand and passion for aerial fitness led to a major milestone in 2022, when she and her husband, Dave, became the owners of the AIR® Aerial Fitness brand. Today, Carrie leads the development of all fitness programming and oversees the AIR® Certification program, shaping the next generation of instructors across the country.
KRYSTYL MAKSOM - MaSTER TRAINER
Krystyl Maksom is an accomplished educator originally from New Jersey and now based in Colorado. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ, and currently teaches 4th grade, where she is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in her students. In addition to her work in education, Krystyl is a certified yoga instructor and master trainer at AIR, bringing balance, discipline, and creativity from her practice into the studio. Outside of teaching, she leads an active and creative life, enjoying fitness, climbing, skiing, painting, attending concerts, and exploring music and the arts. She is deeply committed to the AIR community, where she shares her passion for movement, mindfulness, and connection.
JULIA GEOFFROY - STUDIO OPERATIONS AND MARKETING ASSOCIATE
Julia started her AIR® journey as the very first client at our New Providence, NJ studio. Eventually she became a certified instructor and continued to grow with the brand and become a Master Trainer. In 2023 she joined the AIR® corporate team, where she now leads all corporate marketing content creation and oversees studio operations.
emily crawford - marketing assistant
Emily brings her extensive background in dance, social media, and content creation to the AIR® team as our Marketing Assistant. With a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and over six years of experience in various creative industries, she combines her passion for movement with her expertise in digital strategy to help share the energy of aerial fitness with the community.