Rod joined the instructor staff of Peachtree Dive Center just this
year. With his vast years of diving experience and international
travels, Rod still finds his diving in Cooper River to be among the
most enjoyable. He has an impressive collection of Meglandon teeth,
including one that should be on display in a museum. He might try
to convince you that he found this prize possession, but our sources
confirm that his wife, Amy, is the true discoverer. When Rod is not
diving, he can be found around his farm or playing with his new
grandchild.
Wade brings to Peachtree over 10 years of diving experience. Diving
in Mexico, Bimini and Aruba , plus many fresh water springs and
quarries, makes Wade knowledgeable about most diving environments.
Wreck diving is his first choice, but he admits that "ANY DIVING is
better than no diving at all". If you miss Wade at the dive center,
you might find him under the hood of an old or classic car or truck
that he's in the process of restoring. You might even recognize him
from his NASCAR days, and if you're lucky, you could even get an
autograph. Wade is a man of few words, so when he speaks...be sure
to listen.
Tony has come full circle with his diving at Peachtree Dive Center.
He began his Open Water training in 1999, and in 2007 joined the
instructor rankings. If you are familiar with Tony outside of
diving, that's probably not a good thing. As a Sergeant over the
K-9 Unit with the Clayton County Police Department, he and his
German Shepherd, Champ, help keep our streets safe. When Tony is
not catching the "bad guys" and is not diving, you're likely to see
him straddling his Harley Davidson and touring across the country.
John Smith (yes that is his real name) has joined the instructor
staff of Peachtree Dive Center. Although his dive travels have
taken him all over Florida, he prefers the diving in Key Largo.
"There's nothing better than the Wrecks and Reefs in Key Largo"!!
When John is not diving, or watching his daughter play softball, you
may find him on a local golf course trying to get out of the
bunker!! John is always looking for the next big adventure.
Looking for a new dive buddy? John may be your perfect match.
Robert may be a familiar site for a number of
reasons. Had a fire lately? Could have been
Robert to the rescue as a full time firefighter
for Peachtree City. Robert is an Open Water
Scuba Instructor and Emergency First Response
Instructor. What better way to learn about saving
lives than from a role model like him? When he's not fighting fires, you can find Robert in and around the water.
reasons. Had a fire lately? Could have been
Robert to the rescue as a full time firefighter
for Peachtree City. Robert is an Open Water
Scuba Instructor and Emergency First Response
Instructor. What better way to learn about saving
lives than from a role model like him? When he's not fighting fires, you can find Robert in and around the water.
Gary is an Instructor with Peachtree Dive Center. Since his
retirement, you can often find Gary (with wife and dive buddy,
Chris) traveling to exotic destinations, like the Cay Sal Banks,
Nekton Liveaboard, Cozumel, the Florida Keys or even Crystal River.
Gary is trained and certified to service every major product line
that we carry at Peachtree, so if you have an equipment concern...
Gary is the one. You can call Gary almost anything, but just don't
call him late for diving.
Chris is a familiar face around Peachtree. She has greeted many
divers as they enter the store, or been a wealth of knowledge in the
selection of equipment. Chris began her diving adventure in 1990 in
Lancaster, PA and finally traded in that cold water diving for the
warm tropical diving of the south. As a Instructor, you might find
Chris behind her underwater camera or just "hovering" around.
Stuart is not a new addition to Peachtree
Dive Center, you have probably seen him
many times in the evenings or on weekends
looking for any excuse to get wet. You
might have even had a class with him. In
his spare time, which is little, he can be found with his wife Kathy, helping animals of all kind through the Fayette County Humane Society. Stuart enjoys Underwater Photography and is an Open Water Scuba Instructor and Emergency First Response Instructor.
Dive Center, you have probably seen him
many times in the evenings or on weekends
looking for any excuse to get wet. You
might have even had a class with him. In
his spare time, which is little, he can be found with his wife Kathy, helping animals of all kind through the Fayette County Humane Society. Stuart enjoys Underwater Photography and is an Open Water Scuba Instructor and Emergency First Response Instructor.
Harold is a Master Equipment Technician in addition to a Master
Scuba Diver Trainer and Emergency First Response Instructor. He
teaches 9 different Specialty Courses and is the
primary equipment repair technician for
Peachtree Dive Center. He is responsible
for maintaining the entire rental fleet of
primary equipment repair technician for
Peachtree Dive Center. He is responsible
for maintaining the entire rental fleet of
regulators, BCD’s and tanks used during training and on trips.
Harold
assembles and tests new equipment. He can be found most evenings at
the dive center and on Saturdays when he’s not blowing bubbles in a
cavern somewhere. Have a technical question or want to learn more about
how your equipment works and needs to be maintained, see Harold about
his Equipment Specialty Class.
assembles and tests new equipment. He can be found most evenings at
the dive center and on Saturdays when he’s not blowing bubbles in a
cavern somewhere. Have a technical question or want to learn more about
how your equipment works and needs to be maintained, see Harold about
his Equipment Specialty Class.
Daniel is the young and "cool" around the dive
center. Not only is he an Open Water Scuba Instructor and Emergency
First Response Instructor, but he is also a United States Coast
Guard Captain. Daniel has been diving all of his life, and has more
dives on the Spiegel Grove in Key Largo than most. When not diving,
Daniel can be found working on his truck, or four-wheelers and doing
what
most males at his age are... chasing the
LADIES. He's available for private
snorkel and dive lessons upon request.
most males at his age are... chasing the
LADIES. He's available for private
snorkel and dive lessons upon request.
Tom is a seasoned instructor of Peachtree Dive
Center and has been teaching since 1993. He is
a PADI Master Instructor and PADI Emergency
First Response Instructor and also teaches over
15 different PADI Specialties including a
distinctive Manatee Awareness Specialty. He
Center and has been teaching since 1993. He is
a PADI Master Instructor and PADI Emergency
First Response Instructor and also teaches over
15 different PADI Specialties including a
distinctive Manatee Awareness Specialty. He
can be found at the dive center most evenings teaching or just
"hovering" around with other divers. Looking for him on the
weekends? Better go diving, especially November thru February he can
be found in Crystal River with the Manatee. He is our resident
Underwater Photography Guru so bring in your pictures for a little
constructive critiquing.
Kim is a Course Director, Emergency First
Response Instructor Trainer and teaches over 13
different PADI Specialties. In 1997, Kim became
a partner of Peachtree Dive Center. Kim attempts
to fill the size 11 shoes of Robert, while he’s in
the Keys, by following their shared business philosophies and overseeing instruction, inventory and the business ends of Peachtree Dive Center and the expansion into the Florida Keys. Kim can be found most days at the dive center, except when she escapes to the Keys in search of her treasure (Robert).
You can reach Kim directly at kim@peachtreedivecenter.com.
Response Instructor Trainer and teaches over 13
different PADI Specialties. In 1997, Kim became
a partner of Peachtree Dive Center. Kim attempts
to fill the size 11 shoes of Robert, while he’s in
the Keys, by following their shared business philosophies and overseeing instruction, inventory and the business ends of Peachtree Dive Center and the expansion into the Florida Keys. Kim can be found most days at the dive center, except when she escapes to the Keys in search of her treasure (Robert).
You can reach Kim directly at kim@peachtreedivecenter.com.
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He also understands that
"Customer Service" is what makes a business thrive and be successful.
His "try it before you buy it" idea was viewed as ridiculous by many in
the business, and as he began to promote comfort and safety among
certified divers by opening the pool free of charge for skill review,
many continued to question him. Both ideas have proven time after time
that
today, with disposable income harder to find and with internet competition,
a traditional retailer must be anything but "traditional". Robert became a
PADI Course Director and Emergency First Response Instructor Trainer in
1992. He is qualified to teach over 20 different PADI Specialty Courses.
Robert retired in 1999, after a 27-year career as a Police Officer with the
City of Atlanta. Robert has continued his business philosophies with the
expansion of an additional store in the Florida Keys. In 2001, Robert became
a United States Coast Guard Master Captain and can often be found behind
the helm station of any number of boats in Key Largo, Florida.
You can reach Robert directly at robert@itsadive.com.
today, with disposable income harder to find and with internet competition,
a traditional retailer must be anything but "traditional". Robert became a
PADI Course Director and Emergency First Response Instructor Trainer in
1992. He is qualified to teach over 20 different PADI Specialty Courses.
Robert retired in 1999, after a 27-year career as a Police Officer with the
City of Atlanta. Robert has continued his business philosophies with the
expansion of an additional store in the Florida Keys. In 2001, Robert became
a United States Coast Guard Master Captain and can often be found behind
the helm station of any number of boats in Key Largo, Florida.
You can reach Robert directly at robert@itsadive.com.
Robert realized during the beginning of his instructional career
that in order for students to learn effectively they need several
things:
1) Knowledgeable Instructors – who truly enjoy what they teach
2) Environment that promotes learning - (whether in the state-of-the-art classroom or indoor heated pool)
3) Effective Training Materials – that stimulate interest for the underwater world.
Robert has insisted that all three of these factors be present at Peachtree Dive Center.
1) Knowledgeable Instructors – who truly enjoy what they teach
2) Environment that promotes learning - (whether in the state-of-the-art classroom or indoor heated pool)
3) Effective Training Materials – that stimulate interest for the underwater world.
Robert has insisted that all three of these factors be present at Peachtree Dive Center.
Robert founded Peachtree Dive Center in 1991 with a unique business
philosophy. His vision was to create an environment where
individuals interested in learning to SCUBA Dive could do so in a
professional, comfortable and FUN atmosphere.
capacity as a mascot. With her tolerant & gentle manner, you can
find her greeting guests at the front door, entertaining kids with
her multiple toys, or just laying around waiting for the next show
of attention from customers. She is even patient as staff dress her
up and get her ready to go diving. When she is not at "work", you
are likely to find her doing what most chocolate labs do...hunt for
her favorite toy duck, swim in anything muddy, and catch her
Frisbee.
Dixe the Dive Dog joined the staff of Peachtree Dive Center in
December 2006 as a small three month old puppy. In just a short
time, she has become an integral part of the dive center in her
