Staff

Mike Goss

PADI Course Director /Owner

PADI EFR Instructor Trainer

Course Director is the highest training rank in the PADI system. Mike is the only active Course Director in the state of Tennessee. As such, he is in charge of Instructor Development. But don't be surprised if he teaches an Open Water Course. Mike loves teaching and training at all levels and students usually find his "colorful" personality a lot of fun.

Jeanne Goss

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer /Owner

Jeanne would rather be in the water than in the classroom so she can usually be found at the Philadelphia Quarry. Or Ginnie Springs. Or on a trip. Or at the pool. Or keeping up with the shop's paperwork. No wonder she tries to stay in the water.

Greg Kickendahl

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Greg keeps his classes low key and enjoyable. He has a flexible schedule so he can offer more opportunities to dive. He is the lead service technician so knows the equipment side well.

Jason Lankford

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Jason is always equipped to handle any equipment problems. His tools and "Save a Dive" kit frequently come in handy at a dive site. Jason is always available to lend a hand. His helpfulness makes his student's efforts much easier.

Dave Bishop

PADI Instructor

Dave was first certified at Space Camp which may explain his love for the Galaxy Dive at Ginnie Springs. Dave enjoys explaining the ins and outs to beginners and advanced students. And despite a busy schedule, he likes to be in the pool teaching the children's program.

John McNeeley

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

John is new to Adventure Scuba Diving but has been diving for years. John is easy going and likes teaching others to dive.

Carver Lovely

PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Carver's easy going, friendly, and patient teaching style puts his students at ease. We think Carver could teach a rock to dive! Carver's favorite spot is Bonaire.

Paul Flynn

PADI Open Water Instructor
Paul is easy going with an excellent sense of humor that makes the class fun for students.

Don Brown

PADI Open Water Instructor
Calm and easygoing, Don is great at putting students at ease. He thoroughly enjoys teaching folks to scuba dive.

Billy Hughes

PADI Assistant Instructor

Philadelphia Quarry Manager
Billy is a great help in and out of the water whether getting folks ready for a dive, bringing air, or enjoying a dive with a student.

Sonya Bishop

PADI Assistant Instructor

Sonya is exceptional at working with dive students who are anxious or having problems. She is often an Instructor's "Ace in the Hole" for getting students past a problem. Sonya takes the lead with the Seals Team and other youth dive activities.

Phil Mayer

PADI DiveMaster
Phil enjoys helping with classes. As long as it doesn't feel like "work", he plans to keep on doing it. Students are keeping it fun, thank goodness. Phil is usually on an dive trip Adventure plans so feel free to ask him about any details.

Joe Marler

PADI Rescue Diver

Shop Staff

Joe feels like he's found his dream job. He's knows gear and has a passion for diving. He's looking forward to becoming an instructor.

Rafal Kaminski

PADI Rescue Diver

Shop Staff

Rafal enjoys working for Adventure on the weekends to keep in touch with the latest, greatest dive equipment. You will see him at the shop as well as the Philadelphia Quarry.

Josh Hill

PADI Divemaster Candidate

Shop Staff

Josh has fallen in love with diving, so he's heading for Instructor. Josh works in the shop to have a better understanding of the dive industry.

Anne Mathiak

PADI Advanced Diver

Shop Staff

Anne enjoys diving and is up to the challenge. Overcoming her fears, she holds a wreck specialty as well as night specialty.

Jessica Wrenn

PADI Open Water Diver

Shop Staff

Jessica is enjoying the dive atmosphere so you may see her working in the shop on the occasional Saturday. She is working on her Advanced and having a great time.