Michael, a PADI Open Water Instructor, believes that the moment one takes the first breath underwater, their life changes. His adventure in diving began in 2005 when his son asked him to be his dive buddy. While serving in the Army, he achieved his Open Water Certification in Hawaii. Although he took a hiatus from diving until 2016, during that break, he keenly felt something missing—the love of the water.

Jumping back into the underwater world with both feet, he earned his Advanced Open Water Certification, finding the healing and passion he needed to share this world with everyone. Continuing to learn and grow as a diver, Michael decided that the best way to share this world was to become a PADI Pro. This journey began in 2017, serving as a Divemaster, progressing to Assistant Open Water Scuba Instructor, Open Water Scuba Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer, and Emergency First Responder Instructor. Currently, he is completing his PADI Instructor Development Course Staff Instructor.

Michael has earned specialty diver and Specialty Instructor certifications in various areas, including Dry Suit, Wreck, Night Diver, Deep, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Enriched Air dive, and Care for Children w/AED. He is delighted to share this world with others and help them become part of the 1% that sees the underwater world. For those looking to get their feet wet and blow bubbles, Patriot Diving is the perfect place to begin the adventure.