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.

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.

J.T., from Colleyville, Texas, is a SDI Instructor. He is an Air Force veteran and started diving while in the military. He has been diving since 2016 at locations all around the world including the Bahamas, Indonesia, the Maldives, and frequently travels to dive in Belize. He is a technical diver and enjoys planning and executing dives outside of recreational limite. J.T. earned his Bachelor's degree from Auburn University in Construction Science which led him to his current occupation in commercial construction. He loves to travel and has a passion for helping others to learn to and continue to dive!

J. T. will be leading the trip to the Philipines in 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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