Marcus has been a NAUI Scuba Instructor since 2017 and is currently working on becoming an Instructor Trainer. He is also a certified NAUI Rebreather Diver. Marcus began diving while stationed in California, serving in the Marine Corps. After his honorable discharge, he moved to Arizona where he furthered his diving education with Inland Water Divers. Marcus’ students appreciate his calm, firm approach to teaching. He makes it very clear to every one of his students that he will never give up on them despite their challenges during training. His style of training demands safety and excellence and instills confidence, which helps to create safe and competent divers.
In 2018, Marcus was awarded a Lifesaving Award for actions taken to save another diver who experienced unforeseen challenges during a dive. Marcus went above and beyond, risking his own life, to save another. His actions that day will never be forgotten. If you ask him about this, he will gladly tell you the story! He enjoys sharing this story because it’s one of the many reasons why SAFETY is always FIRST and this allows him to explain why all of the safety measures and precautions we take are so critically important.
Marcus also loves to travel and enjoys leading dive trips around the world! Blackbeard’s Bahamas is one of his favorite destinations as well! Aye, bet yer not suprised Matey!