About Me: 

I was born and raised in Ohio. I'm married to an amazing wife and the dad to 3 pretty cool kids. When I'm not working, I enjoy hanging out with my family and getting out of the city. Although my 2 oldest kids don't have the scuba itch yet my youngest (6) is already a "certified bathtub scuba diver" I'm looking forward to advancing his training level in the next few years.

Diving Since: 2002 

Got Certified Because: As I was growing up my dad was a diver and it seemed really cool. I got back into diving because my wife said I needed a hobby and to get out of the house. I haven't looked back since.  

Lifetime Dives : 250+ (200 since 2022) 

Most Memorable Dive Moment: First time going past 100 feet and watching my buddies' bubbles expand from below me 

Favorite Place to Dive: Anywhere warm 

Dive Professional Since: 2024 (Currently an Instructor Candidate)

Favorite Course to Assist: Sidemount 

Bucket List Destination: Palau 

Mask: Dive Rite 

Fins: Apeks RK3 

Regulator: Apeks XTX50 

Computer: DSX 

BCD: Katana 2 for Sidemount and Apeks WTX-40

Wetsuit: Aqualung 5mm 

Drysuit: Bare X-Mission

Cutting Device: Dive Rite Ceramic Blade 

Camera: My Cellphone with a Divevolk Housing