Owner

Certifications: PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, USCG Master Captains License

I am from upstate New York and have been in Key West since 1994. I watched Jacque Cousteau reruns when I was growing up and fell in love with the ocean and wanted to get certified. I made my way to Key West,  got certified and started working at Southpoint Divers in the mid 1990s and decided to buy it the late 90s. During my time in Key West, I have become an avid diver and fisherman, so if you don’t see me at the dive shop I’m likely out on the water searching for that next fish story.

Captain / Instructor  

Certifications: PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Nitrox, CPR First Aid Instructor, USCG 100 Ton Masters Captain License, Scubapro Technician, Gas Blender, Deep Specialty Instructor 

I grew up in Grand Lake, CO and got into scuba diving because my best friend’s family was into it and said, “If you get certified, you can come on our vacations with us.” At Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO I received a degree in natural resource recreation and tourism with a minor in business. As part of my graduation requirements, I had to do an internship in the tourism or recreation industry. I emailed dive shops all over the country asking for an internship and the only shop that said “yes” was Southpoint Divers. I did my internship in 2010 and pretty much have been here ever since.

Captain / Master Scuba Instructor

Certifications: Master Scuba Instructor

A PADI Master Instructor, with 30+ years experience and Skipper of our Phoenix. As a native Floridian, from Fernandina Beach, I was raised on Amelia Island, the Northernmost city. I’m an avid surfer, diver, and sea turtle advocate. I relocated to Key West, the Southernmost city, to “escape” the bitter cold of the North and pursue my passion for diving and sea turtle conservation.

Scuba Instructor

Certifications: Emergency First Responder (EFR), Primary/Secondary CPR and First AID, Shark Conversation, TWIC, OSHA 30

I grew up in Pennsylvania and have always been fascinated with the ocean. Ever since I can remember I’ve dreamt of being a scuba diver. I started my diving journey in 2013 and have been diving on and off until I moved to Virginia a few years back and started a career in underwater construction. I finally decided to move to Key West in late 2022 and have loved being here ever since. I enjoy fishing and skiing as well as eating good seafood! I’m truly grateful to be part of a wonderful team, and excited to be able to show people the wonders of the ocean.

Conservation Coordinator, Scuba Instructor, & SCUBAPRO Technician

Certifications: MSDT PADI, Emergency First Responder (EFR), AAUS Scientific Diver

Specialties Taught: Wreck, Navigation, Deep, Nitrox, and Dive Against Debris, SCUBAPRO Technician

I have been working for Southpoint for over 3 years and can teach a number of specialties. My favorite dive site is the Vandenberg and getting to take divers to explore the wreck. As Conservation Coordinator, I am the lead instructor when we clean coral in nurseries, teaching our employees how to train patrons. I work with grant applications, waste management pick ups and documentation requirements for our cleanups. In my free time I have the pleasure of getting to volunteer and work as a scientific diver and taking photos on the reef.

Divemaster

Certifications: Divemaster, Emergency First Responder (EFR), Primary/ Secondary CPR and First Aid, AWARE Shark Conservation, Wreck, Drysuit, Dive Against Debris

I am from Jacksonville, Florida and moved to Key West in 2022 hoping to advance my knowledge of diving. I currently attend the College of the Florida Keys, taking classes for my degree and for diving. I began working at Southpoint shortly after I moved to Key West and the experience has only grown my love for diving.