BIOGRAPHY

INTRODUCTION:
Life at sea is all about extremes...highs & lows that make each moment profound. For those of us that have learned to adapt to the sea's ever changing reality, life elsewhere is not an option. Years of trial & error, in many other professions, were simply preparation for this rather rigorous aquatic existence that I've chosen.

Hotel management & teaching taught me patience and many of the other tools needed in the guest service industry. Stunts kept me fit & gave me an arena to become a humble showman while learning the art of entertainment. With this foundation life in the diving & sailing world was just a matter of experience & small adjustments.

All documentation, photos, references & further experience upon your continued request.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• USCG Master 100 Ton (since 2004)
  License #1105887 with STCW 95'
  Towing & Sailing Endorsements
  HAZMAT 24 Certification  

• PADI OWSI #468852 (since 2001)
  Approximately 75 certifications & countless DSD's
  Deep & Enriched Air Specialties
   

• Bachelor of Science
  Southern Illinois University

EXPERIENCE:

• Captain & Partner
  USSV Blue Runner (http://www.sailbluerunner.com)
  Key Largo, Florida
  42’ Sailing/Charter Vessel
  circumnavigation attempt beginning 2007
   

• Tow Boat Captain, Crew & Salvage Diver
  Sea Tow Inc.(http://www.seatow.com)
  St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
  Vessel Assist & Salvage
  2008 Hurricane "Omar" & 2009 "Heal the Bay" Projects
   

• Operations Manager, Captian & Scuba Instructor
  Blue Island Divers Ltd. (http://www.blueislanddivers.com)
  Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
  30’ Scuba Diving/Charter Vessel
  January 2008 to present
   

• Captain & Yacht Manager
  LFB Partnership (http://www.vikingsportcruisers.com)
  Miami, Florida
  65’ Viking Luxury Motor Yacht
  2006 thru 2007
   

• Captain & Yacht Manager
  Pink Panther Charters (http://www.pinkpanthercharters.com)
  Miami, Florida
  60’ Riviera Motor Yacht/Sportfish
  2005 thru 2007
   

• Captain, 1st Mate, Dive Master & Engineer
  Blackbeard Cruises (http://www.blackbeard-cruises.com)
  Miami USA & Bahamas
  65' Custom Sloop (7 - 10 day live-a-board dive trips)
  2001 thru 2005
   

• Dive Master/Instructor & 1st Mate
  Ihtiander Dive & Meditation Center (http://www.ihtiander.com)
  Pattaya, Thailand
  60' Custom Motor Yacht (twin screw) 3 day live-a-board dive trips
  2000 - 2005
   

• Dive Master & Instructor
  Cairnes Dive Center, Australia (http://www.cairnsdive.com.au)
  Winter 2000

Employment prior to 2000:

• English Teacher (Southeast Asia)

• School Teacher LAUSD (Los Angeles)

• Stuntman (Los Angeles & San Francisco)

• Hotel Management (L.A. San Francisco & Chicago)