Hometown: St. Albans, West Virginia

Current Career: Manager and Lead Instructor at American Divers International

Past Careers: USN, Truck Driver

When did you start diving?: I started diving in 1980 while in the Navy. I wasn't really interested in diving at first, but it was a requirment. Turns out, I really enjoyed it.

What's your most memorable dive?: On a dive in South Florida, right as I jumped into the water, I put my regulator in my mouth and discovered the Divemaster had filled it with Pineapple Juice! This was in retaliation for me "accidently" pushing her into the water previously. Certainly made for a memoriable dive!

Where is the most exotic place you've dove?: Galapagos Island: You don't see just one of anything there. Lots of large creatures; spotted eagle rays, hammerheads, whale sharks, sea lions, dolphins, the list goes on and on!

What's on your Diving Bucket List?: Truk, Palau, and Yap. Truk is the wreck capitol of the world, and Palau and Yap have so much history. It's just a unique place and I can't wait to see it!

Favorite hobby outside of diving: I love to fly model airplanes. I currently have over 20 airplanes!