MEET THE STAFF OF ADVENTURE SCUBA

The Staff of Adventure Scuba are diving enthusiasts as well as dive professionals.  They work as a team to offer our clients the best diving experience they can, whether it is on a local dive weekend or on an exotic trip.  They are available to help you with all aspects of diving- education, gear selection, travel and dive safety.  They look forward to seeing you underwater!

DAVE BAKKER
PADI IDC Staff Instructor # 151683
Owner, Training and Service

Dave has been introducing divers to the underwater world since 1997.  He is also an avid underwater videographer.  If you have been on one of the Adventure Scuba trips, you will probably see yourself!

As a PADI Staff Instructor, Dave teaches all levels of diving up to PADI Assistant Instructor.  He also teaches a variety of PADI Specialties, including:  Night, Deep, Underwater Navigator, Underwater Photographer, Project Aware, Underwater Videographer, Enriched Air, Boat, Altitude, Equipment Specialist, Dry Suit, Drift Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, & National Geographic. He also is an Emergency First Responder Instructor.
 
MANDY GLOVER
PADI OWSI # 187004
Retail Sales & Instructor

Mandy is the first person many people meet when they come into Adventure Scuba.   She works at the store during the week and is on our teaching staff.  Her enthusiasm for the underwater world is infectious! 

Mandy teaches all levels of diving up to Divemaster.  She teaches the following specialties:  Night, Deep, Underwater Navigation, Enriched Air, Altitude, Project Aware, Dry Suit, Peak Performance Buoyancy and National Geographic.  Mandy conducts Scuba Reviews, Bubblemaker parties, Discover Scuba Experiences and Seal Team.
 
BRANDON GLOVER
PADI Divemaster #196018

Brandon is the head of the "Let's Go Diving" club-  always looking for a buddy to head to the lake with. He enjoys underwater photography as well as spear fishing.    He assists with all levels of training.  As a PADI Divemaster, he also offers Scuba Reviews, Discover Scuba experiences as well as Discover Local Diving experiences.
 
  DEBBIE HUST
PADI Divemaster #230930

Debbie has been diving for several years- she just finally turned in her parachute for a scuba tank!  She has discovered that sky diving and scuba diving are both thrilling.

As well as being a PADI Divemaster, Debbie also has the PADI Master Diver Rating.  She enjoys helping new divers in classes.  She also conducts Scuba Reviews and Discover Scuba Experiences.
 
CORY HASIAK
PADI Divemaster #

Cory is our technical diving enthusiast.  He also assists with our training classes and conducts Discover Scuba Experiences and Scuba Reviews.
  CAROLYN BAKKER
PADI Rescue Diver
General Manager

Carolyn started diving in 1995- Dave had gotten certified and was having a blast.  So, instead of being stuck on the beach, she dove in.  Little did she realize that learning to dive would change her life and lifestyle!  She holds various recreational scuba ratings and enjoys underwater photography.

Carolyn is is the Adventure Scuba Travel Specialist.  She organizes the group trips as well as can assist divers in planning and booking individual trips.