Jeff is an IDC Staff Instructor with a passion for diver development, technical based training, and real-world teaching.

His professional journey has been shaped through mentorship by some of the most respected educators in the industry, giving him a solid foundation in both recreational and advanced diving.He began his diving fresh out of high school in Southern California, and later continued his professional development in the Pacific Northwest under a highly experienced recreational and technical instructor known for leadership training, mentorship, and skill refinement.

Jeff earned his PADI Instructor and IDC Staff Instructor credentials in the Midwest under a Course Director recognized for producing high-performing dive educators and fostering instructional leadership across all levels of training. He continues to collaborate with this Course Director to mentor new instructor candidates and help current instructors further develop their skills.

Returning to his previous instructor in the Pacific Northwest, Jeff began his technical diving path by completing Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures with one of the region’s most trusted technical instructors—an educator with over 8,500 dives and more than 2,500 rebreather dives.

His training in sidemount, rebreather, and cave diving began in Florida under a globally recognized shop and cave instructor known for precision-based, performance-driven training in overhead environments. There, Jeff built strong skills in complex gear configurations, bailout planning, and failure management.

He later completed his Full Cave CCR and CCR Trimix certifications in the Midwest under an internationally respected instructor and explorer—a Women Divers Hall of Fame inductee celebrated for her work in scientific diving, maritime archaeology, and advanced mine and cave exploration.

Today, Jeff brings this wide-ranging experience into every course he teaches. His instructional style emphasizes realism, environmental awareness, and progressive skill development; and he delivers with high standards, clear communication, and field-tested knowledge to help you grow as a diver.