Kell ( Management Team )

Assistant General Manager

PADI Master Instructor - Scuba Diving since 1979
- Full FaceMask Instructor
Somewhere in the family archives is an old B&W photo, circa 1965, of Kell watching Sea Hunt (on a B&W TV, of course), wearing a bathing suit, "flippers," and with mask firmly on his forehead, a la Mike Nelson. Fast forward 15 years and he's completed his certification as an elective at American University in Washington, DC and begun working for a local DC dive center.
Kell originally taught through NASDS, handling all the dive center's introductory scuba experiences and cutting his teeth on the wrecks of New York & New Jersey, Virginia Beach, and North Carolina. He made the switch to NAUI in the mid-80s and taught part-time in the scuba program at the University of Pittsburgh while working in the professional liability insurance and risk management industry. In the last days of the 20th Century, he pulled the plug on corporate life and opted to "retire" and become a full-time dive instructor.
Kell moved to FL on January 1, 2000 to crossover to PADI, and has since taken on one of the most remarkable and varied scuba careers imaginable, with leadership positions in Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Jupiter, Key Largo and Key West. He was the Chief Development Officer of PADI's original Career Development Center; owned and managed charter operations in the Palm Beaches; served as Gear Editor of Sport Diver Magazine and ScubaLab Director for Scuba Diving Magazine; was Director of Training for the world's largest scuba retailer; and spent two years as a Forensic Dive Accident Investigator and Risk Management Consultant for the Lloyd's of London insurance markets and the law firm that was their principal counsel for defense.
He came back to Key Largo in May of 2018, working in the IDC Team and as Rainbow Reef's in-house Risk Manager. On January 1, 2022 he was named the Assistant GM, with responsibilities that seem to grow and morph on a weekly basis...
- Favorite Dive Site:
  Drift Conch Wall
- Favorite Specialty Class:
  Dive Against Debris
- Favorite Fish:
  Atlantic Spadefish
- Favorite Restaurant:
  Fish House
- Favorite Movie:
  The Big Lebowski
PADI Specialty Instructor Certifications:
- Wreck Diver
- Deep Diver
- Enriched Air/Nitrox Diver
- Boat Diver
- Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver
- Night Diver
- Search & Recovery Diver
- Underwater Naturalist
- Underwater Navigator
- Drift Diver
- Equipment Specialist
- Project Aware
- Coral Reef Conservation
- Dive Against Debris
- Fish Identification
- PADI Emergency 02 Provider
- DAN Emergency 02 Provider
- EFR Primary/Secondary Care
- EFR Care for Children
- Ocean Reef Full FaceMask (IDM)
- Ocean Reef FFM w/Coms
- PADI Full FaceMask
- Dive Heart Instructor

My Dive Gear:

Mask:

Atomic Frameless

The success of this product derives from meticulous computer design and numerous optical tests. The central position of the eyes and the optimally angled window provides the widest possible viewing angle in every direction. Quick-adjusting ergonomic buckl...
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. ...
Snorkel:

Atomic SV-1 Snorkel

The Atomic Aquatics Scupper Valve snorkel design is based on the same principle as the one-way Scupper Valve used in boats. If waves or splashes enter the boat, a one-way rubber flapper located on the deck near the rear of the boat opens to drain the wate...
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...