Our Staff

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. 

His favorite dive was a night dive in the Amphitheater at Andros which showcased bio-luminescent organisms on a black back drop. His most memorable dive was a dive to the Tongue of the Ocean at Andros.  It is 6,000 feet straight down and there are monstrous fans and invertebrates.  He eventually wants to dive in the Philippines with Whale Sharks.

Before he discovered SCUBA, Michael worked as a Lead Guide at a zipline outfit and received certifications in Rope Rescue, Rappelling, Rescue Rigging, Ropes Course Facilitation and Wilderness Adventure Leadership.  Michael embodies what Columbus SCUBA, Inc. is all about – having fun safely!

Favorite piece of equipment: Cressi Rondine Fins
Favorite Salt Water Dive: Night Dive at the Andros Amphitheater
Favorite Fresh Water Dive: TBD

Certifications:

• Open Water (PADI)
• Advanced Open Water (PADI)
• Rescue Diver (IANTD/PADI)
• Nitrox (IANTD)
• Oxygen Administrator (DAN)
• Dive Master (PADI)
• First Response/CPR (EFR)
• Wilderness EMT (Remote Medical International)
• EANx Instructor (IANTD)