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Keith Chesnut - Reno, NV. - Keith teaches PSI courses in the Southwestern US.  He owns Sierra Dive and is a Consultant.  He has a Bachelors Degree in Biology, is a PADI Course Director, an Instructor Trainer for TDI and DAN, and a Flight Instructor.   He enjoys SCUBA diving, flying, Photography and videography, and designing and supporting computer systems.  Keith may be contacted by email, phone (775.825.2147), and FAX (775.825.2164).

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Roger Danahy - Trenton, ON., Canada - Roger teaches PSI courses to the Canadian military.  He is an AVN Technician working with Life Support Equipment units teaching emergency breathing systems to helicopter maintenance crews.  Roger may be contacted by e-mail.

Donovan Domingo - Maui, HI., - Don is the owner of a PADI 5 star shop on the Valley Isle of Maui; Maui Dreams Dive Company. When he is not diving he is tearing apart, fixing or putting back together scuba gear or just about anything else. He occasionally spends time on top of the water fishing. Don can be reached by email, and his phone and fax are the same (808.874.5332)

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Rodger D. Ellis - Birmingham, AL. - Rodger teaches PSI course in the Southeast US.  He is a Service Area Manager and additionally teaches courses in Hydrostatic Testing, Hazmat Basics, and Forklift operation.  He may be contacted by email, phone (205.988.4689), and FAX (205.988.4797).

Ken Elliott - St. Louis, MO - Ken is owner of Y-Kiki Divers in St. Louis.  When he is not running the store with wife Valerie, you might find him teaching a class, diving for fun (both recreational and technical) or helping out as a volunteer firefighter.  Ken can be reached by email or phone (636-295-5873)

Valerie Elliott - St. Louis, MO - Valerie, along with husband Ken, owns and runs Y-Kiki Divers, a retail dive shop in St. Louis.  She has been diving since 1999 and is a PADI instructor.  She enjoys sharing her love of scuba and traveling with others.  You can reach Valerie by email or phone (314-469-8722).

Ed Elms - Kapolei, Oahu, HI. - Eddy teaches PSI courses in Hawaii and throughout the Pacific Rim.  He currently is the Director of Service Operations for Da Kine Scuba Repair and has been involved with the Scuba industry since 1981.  Additionally, he has been a commercial diver and has taught the Technical Education Seminars for Atomic, Mares, Scubapro, and Zeagle.  When not working, he is an avid saltwater fisherman, rabid Oakland Raiders fan, and also enjoys free dive spear fishing, SCUBA diving, camping, cooking, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.  Eddy may be contacted by email, phone (808.682.7372), and fax (808.682.7372).

Dallas Edmiston - Buffalo, New York - Dallas teaches courses in Buffalo, New York and Tavernier, Florida.  He has a Masters degree in Psychology and works as a school Psychologist.  He is also co-owner of Discover Diving, a dive shop in Buffalo NY; and is a NAUI Instructor and Course Director.  He enjoys Technical and Cave SCUBA diving, spear fishing, and performing as a magician.  Dallas may be contacted by email, phone (716.725.5333), and FAX (716.685.3841).

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Glen R. Faith - Vienna, IL. - Glen teaches PSI courses in Southern Illinois and owns Mermet Springs.  He is an in Investigator for the Secretary of the Illinois State Police.  Glen has a Bachelors Degree in Administration of Justice, is a SSI, DAN, CPR, and De-fib Instructor.  He enjoys traveling and diving.  Glen may be contacted by email, phone (618.527.3483), and FAX (618.658.3811).

Steve Fordyce - Sarasota, FL. - Steve teaches PSI courses for the Tampa  Bay area  and operates Florida Scuba Repair, a dedicated full service Scuba Repair Facility and Hydrostatic Requalifier.  An alumnus of the  Univ. of Calif., Berkeley,  Steve is a NAUI and TDI Scuba instructor, and has been     diving for over thirty years.  Having attended PSI's initial Instructor Course, Steve has taught the PSI Program throughout the Caribbean and Florida since 1988.  Steve may be contacted by Phone (941.92.SCUBA), FAX (941.922.8091), or email .

A. Dale Fox - Fairfax, VA. - Dale teaches regularly scheduled courses in Fairfax, VA, Boston, MA and Secaucus, NJ as well as specially arranged courses anywhere east of the Mississippi River.  He is a retired Naval Officer and has been actively teaching diving and related subjects for thirty years. He is a NAUI Instructor, a PADI Master Instructor, a member of the NAUI Board of Directors and a PSI Instructor Training Course Director.  To inquire about scheduling a course at your site simply contact Dale by phone (703.591.8053), by FAX at (703.591.4564), or email.  You can visit Dale's website at www.adalefox.com.

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Gaylin Gates - Jensen Beach, FL - Gaylin teaches PSI courses in the Sunshine State of Florida.  He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy.  He is also an instructor for PADI, DAN, and an Emergency First Response Instructor Trainer.  He spends most of his time managing Deep Six Dive & Watersports.  When he does have free time, he can be found scuba diving, indulging in photography, hanging out with his godson Logan and trying to play the harmonica.  Gaylin can be reached by email, phone (772-562-2883) or fax (772-562-3028)

Phillip E. Graf - Washougal, WA. - Phil teaches PSI courses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California and operates Omni Divers Underwater Services, L.L.C.. He has a Masters Degree of Science in Forestry and is a Review Appraiser for the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, in Portland, OR. as well as a Deputy Sheriff and team liaison with the Klamath County (OR) Sheriff Dive Rescue team.  He is a PSDA, IANTD, and PADI instructor and an instructor trainer for YMCA, DAN, ERDI, TDI, and SDI.  Phil enjoys teaching diving (especially ice diving) and diving just for fun.  Phil may be contacted by email, phone (360-991-2999), and FAX (360-837-1293).

Mark A. Gresham - Duvall, WA. - Mark teaches PSI courses worldwide and is the General Manager for PSI.  He is a PADI SCUBA, First Aid, and Marksmanship Instructor.  In his not so spare time he enjoys many outdoor activites including SCUBA diving, boating, camping, etc.  Mark may be contacted by email, phone (425.398.4300), FAX (425.482-0160).

Roy R. Gresham - Snohomish, WA. - Roy teaches PSI courses in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.  He is a SCUBA equipment technician and enjoys SCUBA diving, hiking, and camping.  Roy may be contacted by email and phone (360.563.2403).

Rodolfo Guillen - Las Vegas, NV. - Rodolfo teaches PSI courses in southern Nevada. He is a commercial real estate agent and  show diver, at present with the show "O" by Cirque du Soleil and previously at "Le Rêve" by Wynn. Rodolfo is a PADI Course Director and Specialty Instructor Trainer, and Instructor Trainer for EFR and DAN. He can teach classes in Spanish as well. Rodolfo can be reached by phone (702-355-3261) or email.  You can also visit his website at www.RodolfoGuillen.com

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Sandra Herrera - Everett, WA. - Sandra teaches PSI courses in English and Spanish. She is a PADI SCUBA Instructor and a DOT certified hydrostatic re-qualifier. Sandra may be contacted by email, phone (425.239.7993).
 

 

 

Bill High - Kenmore, WA. - Bill is the founder, President, and teaches courses all over the world.  He has a Bachelors of Science and did his post graduate work in Marine Science and Technology.  He is a PSI Course Director, NAUI scuba instructor (#175) and a Coast Guard approved First Aid Instructor.  Bill has authored or co-authored many books and over 150 published articles on diving and cylinder safety, received three NOGI Awards, the Greenstone Award, and many other diving and safety honors.  When not writing technical materials for PSI, he has been working with the Puget Sound Military Vehicles Club; a group which provides living history displays honoring U.S. veterans of World War II and Korea.  Additionally he owns and restores US Army vehicles and other military equipment for the group to display.  Bill may be contacted through the PSI Office.  Phone 425-398-4300

 

David Hinkle - Virginia Beach, VA. - Dave teaches PSI courses in Virginia Beach and throughout VA. and NC. upon request.  Dave is a NAUI Course Director, ANDI  Instructor Trainer, TDI Instructor, and a American Red Cross instructor.  He teaches all levels of diving and has been an instructor since 1987.  He is a Technical Risks Consultant, and holds a National Board Commission, and several state commissions dealing with the A.S.M.E. Codes.  Dave may be contacted by email, phone (757.471.2269), and FAX (757.471.2273)

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Art Joslin - Pinckney, MI  (website) - Art teaches PSI courses in Pinckney, Michigan and throughout the United States and Canada.  He is a 21 year veteran (retired) of the Fire Service where he has served as training officer, dive team leader, and consultant.  He is an IANTD Instructor Trainer, avid sailing enthusiast, an NRA Firearms Instructor, State of Michigan Fire Service Instructor (retired) and holds over 150 certifications in diving, fire, EMS, and industrial safety, and was recently appointed to his third term on the Michigan OSHA Diving Advisory Board.  In addition to earned credit from Eastern Michigan University in the French Language & Literature, Art holds Bachelor's degrees from Madonna University (BA-music/BS-Industrial Safety) and a Master's degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (MM-Music). Art may be contacted by email, phone (734.954.0257), and FAX (734.878.3001).

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Ed Kasten - Littleton, CO - Ed teaches PSI courses through out the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.  He has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education, is a Course Director for NAUI and PSI, WSI First Aid and CPR Instructor Trainer, PADI Instructor, and NASAR Oxygen Administration Instructor and is Director of Membership for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development.  He enjoys flying, SCUBA diving, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Aquatics, and Camping.  Ed may be contacted by email and phone (303.810.6127).

 

 

Darcy Kieran - Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Darcy teaches PSI course in eastern Canada with a focus on Canadian regulations and he owns Total Diving Montreal / Waddell Aquatics.  He is a DAN Examiner, a PADI Course Director, an Instructor Trainer for CMAS, AMCQ, FQAS, DSAT, and EFR; and also an instructor for TDI and SDI.  He has a  Bachelors Degree in Engineering, holds a Professional Engineer License, and has a Master of Business Administration.  He enjoys SCUBA diving.  Darcy may be contacted by email, phone (514.482.1890), and FAX (514.221.2122).

Daniel F. King. - Santa Clara, CA.  Dan teaches PSI courses in the San Jose area and is a PADI Course Director and DAN Instructor Trainer.  He has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Aerospace Engineering and is the owner of Diver Dan's.  He enjoys SCUBA diving, flying, and woodworking.  Dan may be contacted by email, phone (408.984.5819), FAX (408.984.5389).

 

Don Kinney - Edmonds, WA. - Don teaches PSI courses in the Pacific Northwest.  He is a Police Officer and an instructor of IANTD Normoxic Trimix and DAN and enjoys SCUBA Diving.  Don may be contacted by email and phone (206.618.3096).

John Kitchens - Camarillo, CA. - John teaches PSI courses in the Los Angeles and the surrounding area.  He is a firefighter for the City of Los Angeles and has a Bachelors Degree in Fire Engineering, a MPA and MFA, and is a PhD candidate.  John is an instructor for PADI, NAUI, SDI/TDI, DAN, ASHI, Red Cross aquatics and Life Support.  He is a volunteer supervisor at the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber, media contact for California Zone of the USA Water Polo, and a official for water polo and swimming competitions.  John enjoys SCUBA Diving, armature radio, rocketry, reading, writing, and fishing.  John may be contacted by email, phone (805.216.2569), and FAX (805.484.2341).

Peggy Kurpinski - Holland, MI. - Peggy teaches PSI courses in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.  She attended Western Michigan University, owns Adventures In Diving, Inc., is a SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer, NAUI and Technical Diving Instructor, and a Tri-mix and cave diver.  Peggy enjoys traveling and SCUBA diving and may be contacted by email, phone (616.994.3483), and FAX (616.994.9993).

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Dave Leander - Shelby Township, MI. - Dave teaches PSI courses in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, and Ontario.  He is a teacher and runs Great Lakes Dive Center and is a PADI Course Director, Instructor Trainer for EFR, DAN, EMP, and a Tech Deep Instructor.  Dave may be contacted by email, Phone (586.254.7670), and FAX (586.254.7520). 

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Shannon McAteer - Savannah, GA. - Shannon teaches PSI courses in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and northern Florida, and is a retired Army Major and Pilot. He is a graduate student in Aerospace Science, a NAUI Instructor Trainer, Technical instructor to full cave and trimix. Shannon enjoys flying helicopters, airplanes, seaplanes, SCUBA diving, fishing, and cooking. Shannon may be contacted by email, phone (912.667.4207), and FAX (912.858.5010).

Ann Marie McCann - Mission Viejo, CA. - Growing up in southern California it is only logical that Ann Marie would be drawn to the ocean.  She is an active PADI IDC Staff Instructor, a DAN Instructor and a nurse.  Additionally, she has managed the SCUBA department for Sport Chalet in Mission Viejo, CA and continues to work with Sport Chalet as an instructor.  Ann Marie can be reached by phone (949.292.8167) or email.

Vassilis Michaelides - Limassol, Cyprus. - Vassilis teaches PSI courses in Cyprus and Greece and is the Managing Director of Ninos V. Michaelides, Ltd.  He has a college diploma, is a PADI and NAUI Instructor, a Course Director for DAN. He enjoys SCUBA diving, fishing, cycling, photography, and computer programming.  Vassilis my be contacted by email, phone (357.25373667), and FAX (357.25352870).

Gary Miller - Deltona, FL. - Gary teaches PSI Courses in the Orlando area and is an Aviation Maintenance Technician.  He is a NAUI Course Director, and Instructor Trainer for TDI and DAN, a PADI Master Instructor, a BSAC Advanced Instructor, and an IANTD Instructor.  Gary is a USCG Captain with many FCC radio operator and maintenance licenses.  He enjoys boating, SCUBA diving, and travel.  Gary may be contacted by email and phone (386.878.5641). His website is www.aquamarinetraining.com.

Corey Monahan - Waseca, MN - Corey teaches PSI courses in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas, and Iowa and works as a Quality Engineer for SPX's Service Solutions division (link). When not at work, he dives with the Owatonna Diving Club (link) on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan shipwrecks and local Minnesota lakes.  As part of PSI's Core Team, he staffs many of the booths and classes PSI holds at trade shows. Corey is a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, USCG Captain & Master of Submersibles, and DAN O2 Instructor. Corey may be contacted by email and phone (507.271.2623).

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Carlos A. Peñaherrera - Caracas, Miranda, Venezuela  - Carlos teaches PSI Courses in Venezuela.  Has a Bachelor degree in Biology,  is a CMAS, DAN, DSAT Trimix Blending, and PADI Master Instructor along with being an SCUBA equipment technician  and BAUER compressor repairman.  He may be contacted by email or phone (52.212.979.8331)or FAX (58.212.979.5277).

Glen Parker - Phoenix, AZ. - has worked in the scuba industry in Florida and Arizona and has taught through PADI, SDI, TDI, and DSAT. He has trained law enforcement, firefighters, dive instructors, and employees of one of the largest scuba retailers in the country as cylinder inspectors. He’s always up for a dive and his favorite critters to see are octopus and shark. He will travel to just about any state in the country for a PSI class and can be reached by phone (480.993.7063) or e-mail. You can visit his website at www.cylinderinspection.com.

Charlie Patrick - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Charlie manages the Pro Dive shop in Ft. Lauderdale where he teaches DAN, PADI as well as PSI courses.  Charlie enjoys diving in his spare time and using his video camera.  He graduated from University of Texas San Antonio and has a background in most anything financial, which is why he enjoys his work at the dive shop and teaching so much! You can reach him at (954.776.3483) or e-mail.

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Mark Rainbolt - San Diego, CA. - Mark teaches PSI courses in Southern California and Puerto Rico.  He is a PADI Course Director and Instructor Examiner who enjoys teaching and meeting fellow divers.  Mark may be contacted by email, phone (858.565.6054), and FAX (858.565.0717).

Marty Rayman - Alexandria, VA. -  Marty operates Aquatic Adventures and may be contacted by email and phone (703.619.1500).

Steve Reilly - Southern CA - I am a PADI Master Instructor, EFR Instructor Trainer and DAN Instructor.  In my spare time I enjoy SCUBA diving and bicyle touring.  I am married with two grown children and have three grandsons.  Steve can be contacted by email and phone (619-241-5654)

John Rice - Costa Mesa, CA - teaches and trains PSI courses for Sport Chalet.
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John has two daugthers and they enjoy sailing and swimming. He is the Scuba department Manager for Huntington Beach Sport Chalet and the lead for H.B and Irvine Sport Chalet. He has worked as a Sport Chalet dive dept Head for 15 years and prior to that he worked for small dive shops in other locations in CA and HI. He has been teaching diving and cylinder safety for many years. You can reach John by phone (714-514-7794) or fax (714-848-0922) or email.

Steve Riddle - Modesto, CA - Steve is the Training and Operations Manger for Aquatic Dreams Scuba Center in Modesto, CA.   Steve is a PADI Course Director, EFR Master Instructor and DAN Instructor Trainer and conducts courses wherever there is a need for them.  Scuba Steve is also a PADI Instructor Examiner.  He enjoys all things diving from teaching open water courses to technical diving. You can reach Steve by email or visit his website at www.aquaticdreams.com or www.dreamdiver.com.

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Terry (Keith) Sharp - Jonesboro, AR. - Terry has been diving for over 19 years working both part and full time at J&T Dive Shop during that time. He currently manages the store and does most of the equipment repair work. Recently he achieved Master Technician rating from Aqualung and he has been a PSI Inspector since 1997.  Terry can be reached by email, phone (870.935.3289) or visit the website.

 

Richard Smith - Normal, IL. - Dick teaches PSI courses in central Illinois.  He owns two outdoor specialty stores and one SCUBA store.  He has a Bachelors and Master degree in Forestry, is a PADI Instructor, and enjoys SCUBA diving, skiing, mountaineering, and adventure travel.  He may be contacted by email, phone (309.452.0222), and FAX (309.888.2800).

Genevieve Sparg - Ft. Lauderdale, FL. - Genevieve is originally from South Africa but has been working and teaching in the Florida area for over 13 years.  She is the COO for Pro Dive in Ft. Lauderdale and their senior Course Director.  She has helped to launch the Resort Operation Specialist certification at Pro Dive which will include the PSI VCI and specialty courses.  You can reach Genevieve at (954.776.3483) or e-mail.

Gregg Stanton - Tallahassee, FL. - Gregg teaches PSI courses in the Southeastern United States, has a Masters Degree in Marine Biology and is a NAUI and IANTD instructor.  He currently teaches Underwater Crime Scene Investigations at Florida State University, School of Criminology, and was their Diving Safety Officer for 25 years.  Gregg enjoys sailing his 45 ft. Morgan yawl, SCUBA diving, traveling, building his own house, and doing research on marine ecology.  He may be contacted by email and Phone (850.545.9198).

Barry Starkey - Nashville, TN. - Barry teaches PSI courses in Nashville at his store Scuba Supply.  He is a NAUI Course Director, DAN instructor trainer, well as instructor for TDI and YMCA.  Barry enjoys shipwreck diving with his rebreather and making stained glass.  He may be contacted by email, Phone (615.872.8743), and FAX (615.231.0064).

Michael Steidley - Carlsbad, CA - Michael teaches PSI courses all over the southern California area where he resides with his wife Rachel and their two children.  He has a Master of Science degree in Physical Organic Chemistry. Michael is a PADI Course Director, DAN Instructor Trainer, and a TDI Instructor Trainer for Semi-Closed Rebreathers, Decompression Procedures and Extended Range. He is still an avid scuba diver who also has written many diving related publications in various magazines and co-authored the book Diving with Dive Computers. Many of the photos he has taken have also been published. He is currently a rep for Aqua Lung and teaches diving.  In his spare time he and his wife study martial arts, where he recently attained the rank of Fourth Degree Black Belt. Michael can be reached by email, Phone and Fax.

Patrick O. Sweezey - Trenton, ON., Canada - Patrick teaches PSI courses to the Canadian military and in the Quinte area of Ontario.  He is retired from the military and now works with life support equipment in the aerospace industry and enjoys SCUBA diving, skydiving, and martial arts.  Patrick may be contacted by Phone (613.394.6102) and email.

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Neal Tapps - Tyler, TX. - Neal teaches PSI courses in Texas is the owner of SCUBA Center.  He is a PADI Master Instructor and IDC Staff Instructor and has been in the SCUBA Industry since 1977.  Neal may be contacted by email, phone (903.595.2703), and FAX (903.595.3614).

Myles TenBroeck - Anchorage, AK - Myles is a DOT Hydrostatic Retester and teaches PSI in Alaska.  He is also a PADI Divemaster and a certified Hazardous Materials Technician.  He has been involved with the SCUBA and HazMat industry in various capacities since 1996. Myles can be reached by email and phone (907-347-3702).

Michael Tong - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Michael teaches PSI courses in Asia and the Pacific Rim.  He operates a SCUBA store and is a NAUI Course Director, and an Instructor trainer for ASHI FA/CPR and DAN.  Michael may be contacted by email, phone (603.2141.5201), and FAX (603.2141.5202).

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Ralph Viscusi - Royal Palm Beach, FL. - Ralph teaches PSI courses in Florida and the Caribbean.  He is a Product Training Manager, a PADI Specialty Instructor, Emergency First Response Instructor, and a SDI Specialty Instructor.  Ralph owns and manages CompRep Services.  He enjoys photography on land and underwater, golf, SCUBA diving, and traveling.  He may be contacted by email, phone (954-684-4011), and FAX (561-790-7535). You can visit his website at www.comprepservices.com.

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Greg Weiss - Ottawa, ON. Canada. Greg teaches courses in Ottawa and surrounding areas. He is a Computer Network Specialist and owns Scuba Training Inc. He is a PADI Course Director and an Instructor for TDI, DSAT, and EFR. Greg enjoyes SCUBA diving, golf, and the outdoors. Greg may be contacted by email, phone (613.850.9799), and FAX (613.830.9133).

Curt Wiessner - Santa Barbara, Ca. Curt teaches PSI courses in California and Nevada.  He owns Santa Barbara Aquatics Dive Center, is an SSI instructor certifier, NAUI instructor trainer, Santa Barbara City College Marine diving technician instructor, a SCUBA equipment repair instructor, UCSB instructor, and dive industry consultant.  Curt graduated with honors in marine biology from UCSB and has served on the DEMA board.  Curt may be contacted by email.

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