PADI CD-9359.

John is a PADI Master Instructor and PADI Course Director. He is one of the most experienced Instructor Trainers in the world. John was a part of the team that developed the PADI Modular Scuba Course. He is a PADI/Medic First Aid Instructor Trainer. He was an Instructor Trainer for Medic before the alliance with PADI. John holds numerous PADI Specialty Instructor certifications. He has taught over 1,000 people to become PADI Scuba Instructors. He is a Past President and current member of the Coastal Conservation Association, the Florida League of Anglers, and the International Game Fish Association. Captain John is a member of the Mercury Saltwater Fishing Team. John is certified by DAN as an Instructor in Oxygen Delivery and First Aid. He is a licensed US Coast Guard Captain ( Master 100 Ton ). He holds a BS degree in Business. He holds the SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Award. John has over 5000 logged dives worldwide. John and his son JR run a fishing charter business out of Tarpon Springs, FL, Obsession Charters.