Springfield

Alexis has loved the water before she could even walk. Her experience ranges from competitive swim to scuba diving and summers on the coast. She enjoys hiking, spending time with her puppies, traveling and all water activities. Her life passion is to help promote and continue growth for everyone in the water!

Andrew was certified in 2007 and has always had a passion for the water and diving. As an open water diver instructor and the president of Diventures Landlocked Scuba Club, he gets to share his passion for diving with others. You can find Andrew diving year-round whether it be in the Caribbean or a lake! Deep depths are where he thrives and looks forward to stepping into extended range to explore a whole new abyss.

Andy has been in the swimming industry for 30 years, as both a competitive swim coach for all ages and swim teacher. He was also a competitive swimmer for 15 years prior to that. Joining Diventures in 2018, he loves to share his passion for the water with others.

With 20 years of diving experience, his prowess in the water out shadows his age. Anthony loves sharing the WOW of the underwater world with everyone and loves helping divers expand their talents.

Bethany is a level 5 diver and has been actively diving since being certified in 2013. She finds any excuse to hop in the water. Whether it is scuba diving, teaching children how to swim, training for competitions, or kicking back with surfing and other leisure aquatic activities, Bethany is most happy in the water.

I’ve been a competitive swimmer since 2008 and a state competitor since 2017. I love working with children and enjoy traveling, DIY projects, and being outdoors. I’m also currently studying to be a dental hygienist.

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Don is a level 10 diver, has been diving since 1964 and teaching safe scuba since 1966. He’s a world-traveling diver with extensive experience and a former scuba shop owner. He loves the people he teaches, getting to share with them his love of the sea, and making sure they enjoy safe diving!

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After learning to dive in 2008, I knew I needed to share my passion for introducing students to scuba and helping them to become safe and comfortable divers.

I’m an outdoor enthusiast, adventurer, and college student. I love being in and around water and love teaching all levels of swim. My goal is to make sure my students have fun, learn new skills, and get comfortable in the water.

Franz is a level 7 diver and has been diving since 2004.

I have been competitively swimming since I was little and have been teaching swim lessons since 2014. I love working with kids and progressing their swimming abilities! Fun fact, my favorite stroke is the breaststroke.

I love working with kids and helping them progress to be better swimmers!

James started diving in 2015 and is a level 4 diver and a Master Diver. He got into the sport because he loves the ocean, especially Mandarin Gobies.

I’ve been in the customer service industry for 10+ years. I’m a level 1 diver and love helping others get started with their diving adventures!

Jim has been diving since 1996 and is dedicated to the sport. His passion is teaching others to explore the underwater world, both basic open water classes and specialties.

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I am a level 6 diver and have been diving since 2012. I teach Open Water Diver courses and also many specialty courses. I enjoy being able to share my experience and knowledge with new divers.

Juliana has been swimming since she could walk and has always been an avid adventurer. She loves helping others learn new skills in the water and reach their full potential. As a former rock climber and adventure enthusiast, she is excited to finish her open water diver certification so she can be experienced in both heights and depths!

I love being in and around the water! Being an elementary school teacher, I have a strong passion for teaching students. As a swim teacher, I love helping students grow in their skills and become confident in their aquatic abilities.

I enjoy introducing customers to an adventure that few people get to experience. Not every student starts out being able to put on a mask and jump in the water. I work with each student at their comfort level, teaching them how to be a safe diver while having fun.

I was born and raised in Hawaii and have been an instructing scuba diving since 2010 off the shores of Waikiki. I love diving and teaching others about the world of diving!

I’ve been teaching swim lessons since 2018 and have a passion for the water. I love working with kids and I’m excited to help people of all ages accomplish new skills and goals in the water!

I absolutely love to watch people of all ages take their first breath underwater! Seeing people go from above the water to below the water, and realizing there is another world underwater, is priceless!

Megan has been swimming since she could walk. She came from a big family and has been working with children for most of her life, including over a decade working in a daycare, pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching, and starting her own family. Megan’s favorite stroke is the breaststroke and finds any excuse to be in the water. She also enjoys camping, traveling, and exploring. Megan and her husband fell in love with diving (and each other!) while learning at Diventures. Now she enjoys helping others develop the security and skills necessary to find their own adventure in the water through swim and aquatics.

Nolan has been diving since 1985 and an instructor since 1989. He has taught all levels of diving, wide range of specialties and been certified as an Instructor Trainer and Certifier. Nolan was recognized for his dedication to the highest standards of teaching by being awarded the NASDS Instructor of the Year in 1998.

Rachel has been involved in aquatics since 2015. She has experience as a lifeguard, head lifeguard and swim teacher. She loves teaching everyone how to progress their swimming abilities and learning to be comfortable and confident in and around water.

I’ve been swimming since I was 4 years old and love teaching others water safety and skills. I have a strong passion for helping others reach their aquatic goals and getting them comfortable in and around the water.

Robert started diving in college in 2005 and has more than 200 dives. He moved to the Springfield area in 2010 and became a Dive Con and later Open Water Instructor. He has been diving in the Ozark Lakes, Cozumel, Roatan, Belize, Palau, Australia, the Cayman Islands and Florida.

As a level 5 diver, I enjoy helping teach students about the awesome sport of diving. Diventures is the reason I am a dive professional, have developed skills and gained experience diving. I love being able to share what I learn with our customers.

I’ve been in the water since I was 3 years old and would consider myself a water baby as a toddler, and now a mermaid as an adult. As a swim teacher, I work with my students of all ages to accomplish their goals and get them comfortable in the water. I enjoy meeting new families and swimmers and can’t wait to help them take that next step into their aquatic adventures.

Shelby has had a passion for the water since she was little. From swimming in the creek to competitive swim and completing Diventures open water diver course through Missouri State. She also loves hiking, kayaking, reading, and playing with her dog.

I grew up by the ocean, and have always loved the water! I’ve been swimming since I was little and love freediving, breaststroke, and have also learned to surf. I’ve been a swim teacher since 2014. I love watching my students grow in their skills and get excited about the water.

Wade has been diving since his open water certification in 1996. He has made hundreds of local lake dives and many freshwater, wreck and saltwater dives worldwide. Wade is excited to share his local diving insight and scuba knowledge with those new and old to the sport.

Will is a level 8 diver and has been diving since 1972 with well over 1,000 dives. Most his diving has been in the lakes and strip pits in the Springfield area, so he is a great resource for fresh water diving ideas. He has been to several locations in the Caribbean and would love to discuss potential destinations with customers.