LA's Best Divemasters and Assisant Instructors

We're proud to say we hire the best scuba diving professionals. 

Our contracted Divemasters are trained in ocean rescues, CPR, first aid, and are always ready to assist you on the boat to make your diving

experience the best.

Our DM's & Assistant Instructors have training and experience working with a variety of classes and are able to help whether its answering questions for someone new to California diving, or aiding someone with a skill they just can't master. Eager to make your certification experience truly great our team works together to keep classes running smoothly and assist whenever needed.

The team of Divemaster's and Assistants are certified with multipul agencies and are extremely knowledgeable, passionate divers. They all share a passion for the environment as well as a love of diving that helps create a strong community with the divers they assist on the boats or in classes.

Scroll down and read through the bio's of the many faces you'll see out helping with your next class or working with you on the boats!

Kendra "Special K" Guffey , Divemaster Certifications: PADI AI & SDI Divemaster Summary: I began diving in 1989 in the dark cold waters of Whittier, Alaska and while that slowed me down temporarily, a move to California reignited my love for diving. I love to travel and one of my goals is to explore the world both above and below the water although California still ranks as my favorite dive location. The kelp forests are amazing and I can think of no better way to pass an hour than laying on the sand watching a sealion chase fish. My favorite dive though so far was off Aliwal Shoals, S.Africa diving the Produce wreck and listening to humback whales singing underwater. The effect was as if the wreck was haunted. While there I took a specialty course in Shark diving that has lead me to appreciate sharks even more and try to spead the word on fact and fiction regarding them. I am very excited to be working in diving again and can't wait to share the experience with others!

Carolyn "C Dub" Wang, Divemaster Certifications: PADI DM Summary: Growing up in FL, I've always loved the water, but my fascination with the ocean really began by watching Shark Week. After freezing in New England for a few years, I moved to California and jumped at the chance to get certified for SCUBA before a family trip to Mexico. I found Eco Dive Center through a coworker, completed my OW and AOW, and left for my trip thinking I'd be a wimpy vacation diver. WRONG! I've been diving locally ever since, learning new specialties along the way, and now Rescue and Divemaster. I love the adventure and beauty of being underwater, and you'll probably see me with a camera in my hand on most dives.

Gerard Lorenzo , Divemaster Certifications: PADI Divemaster Summary: Growing up in Marina del Rey, it was only natural that I spend the majority of my time near the ocean. Whether it be swimming, surfing, or kayaking, I was always attracted to the ocean. However, it wasn't until a few years ago where I discovered SCUBA that my attraction for the ocean grew and I truly appreciated everything the ocean has to offer. I initially got certified for a trip to Australia but when I got back, I found my self eager to keep learning. OW quickly turned into AOW; AOW rapidly turned into Rescue; and Rescue suddenly turned to Divemaster. In that time, I found myself traveling more to different locations exploring countries above and below the waterline. Whether it be exotic locals or diving locally with such a diverse group of people, SCUBA has not only opened my eyes to the ocean but to the world.

Louis Swintelski, Divemaster Certifications: PADI Divemaster Summary: Most people avoid jumping into a large body of water, but for me, jumping in signifies the beginning of an underwater adventure. Scuba and skin diving is at the same time exciting and relaxing, it's so peaceful and serene underwater. I went with a friend to become certified in early 2009 at Eco. After my first pool session, I was hooked and have been in the water nearly every weekend since. Scuba diving, and the California weather, convinced me to cancel my flight home to Florida and turn what began as a post-graduation vacation into my permanent home. Shortly after getting certified, I found that I really enjoyed helping out other divers when on Eco charter boats. And now, I'm a Master of the Dive. Check out my FaceBook link for pictures and events.

Mike "Land Shark" Carlson, Divemaster Certifications: Summary: Originally from Colorado, transferred here to LA and became hooked on Scuba Diving during college. I bought my gear right away and did tons of beach dives every weekend up and down the CA coast. Eventually I became an advanced diver and then a Divemaster. I now have over 35000 dives under my belt in all sorts of diving conditions. One of the best lessons I have learned is you never stop learning. Diving in California’s Kelp forest is my favorite but warm water diving in the tropics is also very cool. Ok that’s enough about me. See ya on the boats!

Jeremy Wolf, Instructor / Divemaster Certifications: PADI & SDI DM & Assistant Instructor Summary: I grew up spending my summers in the Isthmus in Catalina on my family's boat, snorkeling, water skiing, and even SCUBA diving once or twice. My uncle also ran a dive boat out of San Pedro, and although I had these connections to our underwater world, I did not get certified until 2003. Since then I have made diving my one hobby, and have grown to enjoy introducing others to it by assisting with instruction at Eco. I travel to Hawaii once or twice a year for "business" and manage to get in as much diving as possible, in addition to diving locally as much as I can fit into my schedule.

Bill Johnson , Divemaster Certifications: PADI DM and SDI Instructor Summary: He wants to teach and he'll be darned good

Robert Pak, Divemaster Certifications: PADI Divemaster Summary: I was always curious about Scuba diving, but it wasn't until I did some guided dives in Australia a couple of years ago that I realized I had waited too long. I became OW certified a month after returning and have spent the better part of my time since then underwater. Diving off California feels like a new experience every time and the amount and variety of sea life in our waters continues to amaze me. But beyond just diving, Scuba offers friendships and adventures for everyone. I hope everyone gets hooked on it like I have.