I had the opportunity to learn when I was a teen spending time in the water with family and friends and returned to the love of the sea with my boys

When did you become a diver?

I was first certified in high school (a hundred years ago) and went through re-certification with Okie Scuba along with my boys in preparation for Boy Scout Seabase in Florida a couple of years in a row

When did you become a professional diver?

I earned Divemaster certification on August 22, 2022

What made you want to teach diving??

I enjoyed learning to dive and love diving so naturally wanted to share that love with anyone who wants to try it out

What is your favorite part of teaching a scuba class??

I get to be a part of helping someone else learn to love diving and teaching also helps me become a better diver

Where is your favorite place in the world to go dive??

The Caribbean, Mexico, Roatan, Caymans but I’m still adding to my dive bucket list

What is your favorite local dive?

Tenkiller, Beaver

What kind of gear do you use?

BC self made tech style backplate witb Dive Rite, Oxycheq
Mask Tusa Freedom Elite
Fins Scubapro Seawing Nova
Computer Shearwater Peregrine

What is your favorite after Dive meal??

Pineapples, salty chips and a coke

Where?s that one place in the world you haven?t been that you would love to go dive??

Anywhere in Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Egypt, Jeju Island…this list could be endless

Why do you enjoy teaching with Okiescuba?

Okiescuba has been a positive and caring experience for new divers as well as professionals (including me) and for me a second family and the best dive buddies!