About American Diving

In 1985, American Diving moved from the commercial diving industry to the sport diving community. Since that time we have been introducing divers of all levels to the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico right off the shore of South Padre Island.

Come dive with us!

American Diving Staff

Capt. Tim O'Leary
President

  NAUI Technical Operations Director
 35 years diving experience/ commercial diver
  Diving Medical Officer / Commercial Diving Instructor
  NAUI Instructor Trainer / Course Director
  NAUI Technical Course Director
  IANTD Mixed Gas Instructor
  DAN 02 Instructor Trainer
  PSI Inspector Trainer
  First Aid & CPR Instructor Trainer
  Equipment Repair Technician

Captain Tim O'Leary of American Diving is the Technical Operations Director for NAUI. Under Tim's leadership, the Technical Diving Division will serve NAUI Technical Affiliates in certifying divers in Nitrox, Technical Nitrox, extreme exposure diving with helium based gases, Rebreathers and Field Chamber operators.

NAUI is the worldwide agency that now certifies all levels of divers ranging from traditional recreational training through all levels of technical training. The Technical Diving Division and the NAUI Technical Operations Headquarters for NAUI are based in South Padre Island.

Diane O'Leary
Instructor/Vice President
 NAUI Instructor Trainer
  NAUI Technical Diving Instructor
  Nitrox Instructor
  First Aid & CPR
  PSI Inspector
  Mixed Gas Blender Instructor
  USCG Master License

Bryan Allen
Instructor / Divemaster
 NAUI Instructor
Nitrox Instructor
PSI (Professional Scuba Inspector)
Mixed Gas Blending Instructor
Certified Regulator Repair Technician
First Aid & CPR Instructor
Webmaster

Bryan has been an Instructor with American Diving since April 2004.  He has a degree from University of Colorado and holds a 50 ton Masters License from the USCG.  
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Janelle Vela
Admin / Divemaster in Training
  NAUI Nitrox Diver
  NAUI Scuba Rescue Diver
  NAUI Divemaster in Training
  First Aid & CPR  

Capt. Kenji Hoshino
Boat Captain / Divemaster
  USCG 100 Ton Master License  
  40 Years Experience
  NAUI Divemaster
  First Aid & CPR  

Gilbert "Gib" Boza
Divemaster / Snorkel Guide / Instructor
  NAUI Divemaster 
  NAUI Instructor
  Marine Biologist
  Amateur Comedian
  First Aid and CPR

Keith Frazier
Sales Associate / Snorkel Guide
  NAUI Scuba Diver
  NAUI Nitrox Diver
  NAUI Rescue Diver
  First Aid and CPR 1st Responder

Garrett Lanzett
Master Diver / Snorkel Guide
  NAUI Master Scuba Diver
  NAUI Nitrox Diver
  NAUI Rescue Diver
  First Aid and CPR

Jay Brechot
Instructor / Divemaster
 NAUI Instructor
Nitrox Instructor
PSI (Professional Scuba Inspector)
Mixed Gas Blending Instructor
Certified Regulator Repair Technician
First Aid & CPR Instructor

Jay has been an Instructor with American Diving since November 2005.  He is a graduate of the University of Texas and his favorite dive site is the Texas Clipper.  He holds a 50 Ton Master License from the USCG.

Lonnie Sharp, LCDR USN (ret)
Technical Course Director
37 years diving experience worldwide
NAUI Technical Course Director
NAUI Instructor Trainer
Technical Instructor, all levels
Closed Circuit Rebreather (PRISM) Instructor
Mixed Gas Blender and Service Technician Instructor
First Aid & CPR Instructor
PSI Inspector
DAN O2 Instructor

Ray Hunley
Technical Instructor Trainer
NAUI Technical Instructor Trainer
NAUI Instructor Trainer
100 Ton Master License
Closed Circuit Rebreather (PRISM) Instructor
Mixed Gas Blender and Service Technician Instructor
First Aid & CPR Instructor
Certified Flight instructor
DAN Instructor Trainer - all levels 

 

American Diving
33256 Park Road 100 Suite 104, South Padre Island, Texas 78597
Telephone (956) 761-2030  -  Fax (956) 761-6039
info@divesouthpadre.com