Professional Dive Staff

Course Director, 188325

With the high ranking of Course Director, Mike can teach just about any PADI course. He loves passing on his teaching techniques mostly through Divemaster and Instructor courses. Mike also trains and works with many public safety dive teams and has experience in many types of diving. 

IDC Staff Instructor, 162958

As an IDC staff instructor, Scott can assist with Instructor training and has years of experience to pull from. He is another instructor who loves wreck diving and passing on little tips. Scott is happy to help new students in whatever way possible and you can always count on him having a snack. 

 IDC Staff Instructor, 331379 

Rob is another one of our instructors who just loves to be in the water and enjoys introducing new diver to the underwater world. He is usually diving with a camera in hand as a way to share the wonders we see with others.  

IDC Staff Instructor, 440309

Although Anna never thought she would become certified, it is now her favorite thing to do. She loves everything about diving so much that you can often hear her giggles underwater.

 Master Scuba Diver Trainer, 292695 

A wreck diving enthusiast, Phil also enjoys tec diving and completing deep trimix dives to see wrecks most divers don’t get to visit. As a Master Scuba Diver Trainer he can teach many specialty courses and always has good tips to share.  

Master Scuba Diver Trainer, 352061 

Bryan greatly enjoys helping new divers in whatever way is most needed. He will get you through the little things and then go diving with you to experience the big things. Bryan is also an avid fisherman and loves diving to see all the wildlife that lives below the surface.  

Master Scuba Diver Trainer, 440378

As one of our resident service technicians, Jay is often seen assisting with equipment at the lake. Being filled with enthusiasm and always ready to discuss diving, Jay has become one of the go-to guys at the dive site. He is always ready to get in the water

Open Water Scuba Instructor, 240725

Our longest diver on staff, Steve was first certified in 1984 and has experience with many different types of diving and holds numerous certifications. He loves to dive the wrecks off North Carolina and you can always count on Steve to have extra hair ties and many great diving tips.  

 Divemaster, 417830 

Lauri has been diving for years and has a love of the ocean unparalleled by many. She takes great pride in helping new students learn all the tips and tricks that make them real divers. Lauri can always be found with a bag for trash in hand and is lovingly referred to as an underwater vacuum cleaner, picking up trash all over the world one piece at time.  

Divemaster, 188993

Another long time diver, Joe has been certified since 1987 and has tons of fun stories to share. Joe has been diving all over the world and loves all the friends you make as a result of diving. He can’t wait to train new divers and make even more friends who love this sport as much as him. 

 Divemaster, 92117

Mark has also been diving since 1987 and his favorite diving is Caribbean wall dives. Although he enjoys exploring the wrecks of Lake Champlain these days and does a lot of mooring work in his free time. 

 Divemaster, 240758 

As a lover of exploring the outdoors, Nate first tried scuba diving to continue that love and got hooked. He now enjoys helping introduce new divers to his love and continuing to explore the world beneath.  

Divemaster, 406705

Although Scott helps teach in the Northeast, he prefers diving in warm water and is always up for a trip to the Caribbean. Cozumel is his favorite place to go but Scott will dive with you wherever you would like to go. 

 Divemaster, 420175 

Anthony is greatly involved in all kinds of public safety and rescue diving with a few different groups. He enjoys a lot of fresh water diving in local lakes and wants to help divers overcome fears and become more experience and comfortable. 

Divemaster, 440744

An enthusiastic fresh water diver, Jason loves the search & recovery side of diving. He is often seen coming out of the water with a lost anchor or antique bottle. Fresh water lakes have many treasures to find and Jason always has a lift bag ready.

Divemaster, 440730

Greg loves exploring new parts of Lake George in his free time and just enjoys the quiet of scuba diving. If you need a buddy to try a new dive site he is always up for an adventure!

Divemaster, 508865

Lauren is one of the newer Divemaster to join the Kraken Krew, but she has worked hard to earn her place! From diving as often as possible to completing one of the longest ice dives this year, she has is a very solid diver with lots of tips to share. 

Divermaster, 526557

Brian is our newest professional staff member. He has such a love for diving and helping others that he decided to become a Divemaster to share his passion. Brian is a great resource for new and veteran divers as he has been helping out around the shop since before he could drive. He is always willing to share his knowledge with a friendly smile.