Chad J ( Instructor Development Team )
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Course Director
PADI Platinum Course Director - Scuba Diving since 1987
Sidemount Diver Instructor
Full FaceMask Instructor
Tec 40 Dive Instructor
I became Open Water certified in the Midwest in 1987, and became a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in 1992. I started a diver center in 1999 and became a PADI Course Director in 2001 and my dive center became a 5-Star IDC as well. During that time I hosted many recreational and technical diver trips to the Florida Springs and the Florida Keys. I love to do wreck dives. I think that is my favorite type of diving. I love the history, the fish life, and nature slowly taking something back for her own. I like reef diving too! My favorite reef dives are looking under ledges for sharks and lobsters, and checking out the sand areas for rays and turtles. I also became a Diving Medical Technician (DMT), a Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT), and a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Later I also became a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) in addition to doing work with several dive centers as a PADI Course Director.
Favorite Dive Site:
Spiegel Grove
Favorite Specialty Class:
Enriched Air Nitrox
Favorite Fish:
Stoplight Parrot Fish
Favorite Restaurant:
J-Dao Sushi and Thai
Favorite Movie:
Aliens
PADI Specialty Instructor Certifications:
Wreck Diver
Deep Diver
Enriched Air/Nitrox Diver
Boat Diver
Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver
Night Diver
Search & Recovery Diver
Self Reliant Diver
Sidemount Diver
Gas Blender
Underwater Naturalist
Underwater Navigator
Digital Photo/Video
Diver Propulsion Vehicle
Drift Diver
Dry Suit Diver
Equipment Specialist
Project Aware
Coral Reef Conservation
Invasive Lionfish Tracker
Dive Against Debris
Fish Identification
Shark Conservation
Whale Shark Awareness
Coral Watch Health Chart
Sea Turtle Awareness
TecRec Gas Blender
TecRec TriMix Blender
Tec Basics
Tec SideMount Diver
Tec 40 Diver
Tec 45 Diver
Tec 65 Diver
Tec Trimix Diver
PADI Emergency 02 Provider
DAN Emergency 02 Provider
EFR Primary/Secondary Care
EFR Care for Children
Ocean Reef Full FaceMask (IDM)
PADI Full FaceMask
Spiegel Grove Diver
My Dive Gear:
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BCD:
Aqua Lung Axiom i3
A feature-rich, ADV style, wrap-around jacket that incorporates the innovative i3 inflation / deflation system (patented). The integrated WraptureTM harness system (pat. pend.) allows you to stand up straight in total comfort while the cylinder remains pe...
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Mask:
Aqua Lung MicroMask
The Micromask is a revolution in mask design. Its innovative, patented structure makes it possible for the lenses to fit in the ocular orbit. Never before have lenses been so close to the eyes. This not only results in an amazingly wide peripheral vie...
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Fins:
Aqua Lung Express ADJ
The Express ADJ fin rep- represents the latest in technology and material innovation. Comfort, power and efficiency are the hallmarks of this propulsion machine. Strap a pair on and see for yourself. ...
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Octopus:
Aqua Lung Legend Octo
This balanced second stage is the perfect pairing for the Legend LX regulator. Its breathability is unmatched. In fact, it breathes easier than most primary regulators! Made with the same high quality parts and materials as the Legend LX, quality and dura...