Christopher is our lead instructor from Colleyville, Texas. Diving since 2006, he holds a broad collection of certifications including Technical Trimix, and Intro Cave Diver with over a thousand logged dives. He holds over 100 professional ratings from SDI, TDI, FRTI, PADI, EFR, and SSI. He has a love for diving and can teach a broad assortment of diving courses. Teaching SCUBA since 2008, he has certified thousands of divers and can teach classes all the way through to the instructor level! He has even written an exclusive certification course, the Texas Lone Star State Diver. As a college professor for his main profession, Christopher, also known as Dr. DeClerk, loves to teach. Equally passionate about safety, he is available to teach CPR and First Aid courses for groups, schools, companies, babysitters, and individuals. As an active BSA Troop Adult Leader and Merit Badge Counselor, he frequently helps Scouts to complete the SCUBA merit badge.

JT Carter is an SDI Open Water and Specialty Instructor based in Colleyville, Texas. A passionate and experienced diver, JT also holds multiple technical certifications through TDI, including Advanced Nitrox, Decompression Procedures, and Helitrox — equipping him to dive deeper and train others with confidence and precision.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, JT was introduced to scuba diving during his military service and quickly developed a lifelong passion for the ocean. Since then, he has explored dive sites across the globe, including the Bahamas, Egypt, Tahiti, Indonesia, the Maldives, and his personal favorite, Belize.

Outside the water, JT earned a degree in Construction Science from Auburn University and now runs his own business as a construction consultant. Despite his professional commitments, he makes time for frequent dive travel and continues to share his love for diving by teaching others — whether they’re taking their first breath underwater or looking to expand their skills.

JT’s mission is simple: to inspire, educate, and empower divers to explore the underwater world safely and confidently — and to never stop learning.

Instructor Colby Clegg has been teaching scuba for a decade, earning the prestegious PADI IDC Staff Instructor rating and SDI Instructor ratings. Colby specilalizes in the specialties and safety training. He loves to teach Night Diver, Search and Recovery, and, of course Rescue Diver, CPR, and Oxygen courses. Colby is a retired Army veteran and volunteer firefighter.

Instructor Rafael Flores was certified as an SDI and PADI instructor in Aruba in 2023. He's logged hundreds of dives and really enjoys hunting lionfish. With Spanish language bilingual fluency, Rafael expands OCD Divers' ability to reach more students. Rafael is a U.S. Customs Officer by day and we'll see him teaching or diving with OCD Divers on the weekends.

Nick, from Cordova, Alabama, is a retired US Army combat veteran and a Full time father. Nick is a Padi Master instructor, SDI Elite Instructor, ERDI & PADI public safety diving Instructor, EFR, and FRTI Instructor. Nick is a certified Master UCI (Underwater Criminal Investigation) diver and PSD Dive Commander. Nick has been diving since 2021 and has logged over 5000 dives and has over 300 classes taught. Nick teaches a ton of different courses with his favorites being the Solo Diver/Self Reliant course and ERDI courses.

Tim is an SDI Instructor and PADI IDC Staff Instructor from Fort Worth, Texas. Diving since 2001, he certified as a Master Diver and has continued his education into high levels of professional ranks. Tim has a love for diving, has logged hundreds of dives, and travels to Cozumel to dive frequently. He teaches students ranging from entry level to more advanced students looking to broaden their knowledge and experience in many different specialties.  He has certified hundreds of divers and has been recognized as a PADI Elite Instructor the last two years. He is very passionate about safety and is available to teach CPR and First Aid courses for groups, schools, companies, and individuals who want or need to obtain an internationally recognized certification.

Jim, from Dallas, Texas is a SDI Instructor. He was originally certified to dive in 1976 under Y-Scuba. Jim also holds certificates from CMAS, SEI, PDIC, NAUI & PADI.  Jim has an MBA degree and works in biotech. He is a roadwarrior with dives in the Pacific, Atlantic, Great Lakes, Caribbean etc. He is also a member of a number of Underwater Archaeological Societies. Multi-lingual, Jim can work with students speaking Spanish, Portuguese, German, or French.

Andrew and Beverly are the dynamic duo of diving who work togeter to bring safety and fun to their classes! They have been diving since 2023 and especially enjoy volunteering time diving Spring Lake at the Meadow's Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University in San Marcos. Certied as SDI professionals in 2024, they especially enjoy working with new divers to introduce them to the underwater world!

Elizabeth, from North Richland Hills, is a PADI Assistant Instructor. She owns her own business and has enjoyed diving for several years. She holds many certifications and loves to dive, which shows in her approach with students.

Tommy Bond started diving with OCD Divers in 2023 and earned multiple certifications along the journey to Divemaster. He is a firefighter and EMT and brings some extra safety focus when he's diving with our classes. Tommy has a passion for diving and it shows!

From Keller, Jason is a firefighter, paramedic, and trainer. He loves to dive and help others enjoy exploring the underawater world.

Divemaster Lee Mills has been diving with OCD Divers since getting certified in 2023. He earned multiple certifications on his way to Divemaster in 2025 and has done his share of diving at The Scuba Ranch, Belize, and Hawaii. 

Divemaster Maher Ouda, who goes by Mark, has over 200 logged dives around the world and is truly an obsessed diver! He brings a passion for diving and helps to bridge communities with his multi-lingual fluency. By day he's a CEO but when the weekend comes, he's usually diving wherever OCD Divers is!

Stephane, from Fort Worth, is an avid outdoorsman who dives, surfs, climbs and pilots his own aircraft. He loves diving and helping new students explore the underwater world. Stephane is fluent in French and offers multi-lingual options for his students.

Divemaster Candidate Brad Tate has been diving over 20 years. After taking a break from diving for a while, he re-certified with his sons when they got certified in 2023. The rest is history, with lots of specialty certifications, and now working on his Divemaster rating. Brad is a medical doctor by day and you'll see him joining OCD Divers events on the weekends.

Jr. Divemaster Candidate Logan DeClerk has been diving more than half of his life, getting certified at age 10 and starting as a bubble maker at age eight. His checkout dives were in Hawaii and he's been diving all around Texas, Honduras, and Belize. Once Logan turns 18 he will begin the SDI Divemsater program. He is diving with OCD Divers almost every weekend and loves to be in the water.