Our Staff - Instructors
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) prepares the candidate for training other divers. Instructor training requires a great deal of commitment. Candidates are required to be taught and tested in all facets of physics, physiology, medical aspects, marine environments, equipment, and supervision as it relates to diving. A strong Assistant Instructor program builds a great foundation for the IDC. Once certified, an Instructor may conduct courses as the lead instructor to the levels in which they are certified to teach. There are a myriad of instructor specialty certifications that can be earned after the IDC is successfully completed. The majority of IANTD instructors through Columbus Scuba, Inc. (CSI) will graduate with a rating of EANx (Nitrox) Instructor or higher. CSI has a dive professional on staff with Instructor Trainer and Instructor-Trainer Trainer (ITT) ratings. IDC’s are scheduled twice a year and upon request.
Jude C. Divierte - EANx Instructor
Jude was born in New York and moved to Ohio in 1986 and has been a Buckeye ever since. Being an avid swimmer, Jude always had an interest in SCUBA diving. In 2001, Jude and his wife, Sherrie completed their Open Water Certifications with PADI. Since then he has continued his dive education through multiple agencies up through Open Water Instructor.
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Shane Foglesong - EANx Instructor
Shane was born in Lancaster, OH and has also lived in Texas and New Mexico. He became interested in SCUBA diving after taking a trip to Jamaica and experiencing crystal clear water that was also warm for the first time. Shane completed his Open Water through Instructor at Columbus SCUBA, Inc. (CSI) and enjoys being able to share the fun of SCUBA with others.
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Austin Lindsay - EANx Instructor
Austin was born in Virginia, but moved to Ohio when he was 12 years old. He learned to SCUBA dive through the Buckeye Scuba Club at The Ohio State University. Austin loves diving all the Ohio Quarries, but after graduating moved west to Bremerton, Washington where he works for the United States Navy at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
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Steve Treinish - PSDA-Instructor Trainer
Steve is currently serving as a firefighter with the Columbus Fire Department, assigned to Ladder Company 2, at one of the busiest stations in the country. Also serving as a NFPA rescue technician and detailed to various heavy rescue assignments.
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L.J. Beckman - EANx Instructor
L.J. has been diving since April 07. L.J. took a class through Texas Tech to get his Open Water certification and immediately fell in love with diving and took his Advanced Open Water Course the following month. He did most of his diving in springs in and around Texas and New Mexico before moving to Andros, Bahamas in September 08 where he works as an intern for International Fields Studies (IFS).
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Michael Stahlman - EANx Instructor
Michael earned his Divemaster while working on the island of Andros for International Field Studies (IFS). He has continued working on his professional certifications while juggling school between Hocking College and West Virginia. While finishing up his degree at Hocking College for Adventure Tourism, you can find Michael holding down the fort at our dive shop in Nelsonville.
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