Mike O’Neil
Instructor # 199220
Michael@diveoahu.com
Hometown: Moran, WY
Favorite
Sea
Creature: Manta Ray
How did you get into diving?
“Well, it doesn’t snow in
Hawaii
, nor are there any rivers so I had to find something to do with my time. I went diving once and was hooked.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
“Any day of diving is better than a day at work”
Dave Klaproth
General Manager
Master Scuba Diver Trainer #27493
Dave@diveoahu.com
Hometown:
Georgetown
,
TX
Favorite
Sea
Creature: Spiny Hawaiian Lobster
How did you get into diving?
“My dad encouraged me to go to a diving class right after high school. My brother and I took the open water class in 1983 and visibility was an outstanding 1 foot! Got to love lake diving.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
I enjoy dives between 40-80 feet with visibility of at least the same. My favorite diving activity is spear fishing. Ask me about my 35 lbs. Ulua I got with my three prong!
Tim Palmer
Course Director # 187288
Tim@diveoahu.com
Hometown:
Phoenix
,
AZ
Favorite
Sea
Creature: Mermaids
How did you get into diving?
“A buddy and I were watching the sun go down in
Mexico
when these two divers stood up, pulled their fins off, and walked outu right past us. ‘I always wanted to try that!’ I said, and 30 days later we were both certified divers.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
“Shooting video inside natural shipwrecks is my favorite kind of diving, but there are plenty of great ways to spend time underwater!”
Raymond Frey
Course Director #177352
rhf@summithawaii.net
Hometown: Whitefish,
Montana
Favorite sea creature: Hawaiian Monk Seal
How did you get into diving?
“Captain Smith needed someone to check the hull on the Mayflower.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
“Teaching professional level courses and underwater photography.”
Jessica Huffmyer
Instructor # 234865
Hometown, Bayfield, Colorado
Favorite sea creature:
The Little Mermaid
How did you get into diving?
Took an open water class in Colorado, then came to Hawaii for School and The Diving Just didn't stop and I'm Teaching now!
Brandi Mueller
Instructor # 186530
Hometown:
Cameron
,
Wisconsin
Favorite sea creature: Bandit Angelfish
How did you get into diving?
“Started diving when I was 15 in
New Zealand
. Made my way around
Florida
, Caribbean, Zanzabar, Galapagos,
Tahiti
,
Australia
, and
Hawaii
. Have worked in the
British Virgin Islands
too.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
“All diving, just being underwater.”
Molly Sutherland
Divemaster
Hometown: Long Island –
Kentucky
–
Illinois
Favorite sea creature: Dolphins
How did you get into diving?
“My parents fell in love with diving and became divemasters. My dad ended up becoming an instructor and I was his first open water cert.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
Wrecks are amazing and got a few scars from one!
John John
Instructor #192527
Hometown:
Kaneohe
,
HI
Favorite sea creature:
Orange
Roughy
How did you get into diving?
“I got into diving by accident, I thought I was signing up for swimming lessons and instead ended up taking a scuba course.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
“Any kind of diving!”
Emily Fletcher
Instructor
Hometown:
Reno
,
NV
Favorite sea creature: Viper Moray
How did you get into diving?
“I took the UH leisure center open water course and fell in love with the sport. I haven’t been able to stop since.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
“My favorite kind of diving is shore diving.”
.
Aaron Nicholson
Instructor
Hometown:
Colorado Springs
Favorite sea creature: Octopus
How did you get into diving?
“I wanted to get certified before I went to
Australia
, so I could dive the
Great Barrier Reef
. I was 12 and loved it. Diving is now my lifestyle.”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
“Good diving.”
Ryan Pote
Instructor #236380
Hometown:
Medford
,
MA
Favorite sea creature: Sharks
How did you get into diving?
“I always wanted to try diving, signed up for the UH leisure center class and fell in love with the underwater world. You kind of feel like a superhero breathing underwater!”
What is your favorite kind of diving?
“Any kind of diving with good friends are good times.”
About me:
Krista
Chances are if you call our main number, this is the person you will talk to. Krista keeps the shops together and books most of the reservations. She's the best!
