The Helicopter Association International on November 3 welcomed Charles Visconage to the newly created position of manager of marketing. As such, Visconage will be responsible for making sure HAI members are aware of all the products and services available to them from the association.

“I’ve always had a strong interest in aviation, so I’m especially thrilled to be joining HAI,” said Visconage. “The association has so much to offer our members; I’m looking forward to helping them get the most from their membership.”

“Charles brings a fresh and innovative approach to HAI marketing, including his expertise in the use of social media and the internet, to effectively expand HAI’s reach and ability to engage our industry,” said Karen Gebhart, HAI’s vice president of business development.

Before joining HAI, Visconage was the communications and marketing manager for the Institute for Public-Private Partnerships (IP3), a leading training provider that helped government agencies and institutions prepare for and manage projects with private sector partners. He also has substantial experience developing new business for a variety of companies.

Visconage is a graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. He has been a guest lecturer at American University in Washington, D.C.