Instructor

Dive Pirate recipient 2018

Steve Holbert

Steve Holbert Retired Corporal Steve Holbert, US Marines, joined the Marines right out of high school at age 17. He spent four years serving his country as an avionics technician. He then left the marines and continued the same occupation as a civilian. All the while pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot. Eventually working his…

Adaptive Scuba DiVentures Springfield, Brandon White

Brandon White

Brandon White Brandon is a creative soul with a great career in broadcast editorial and motion graphic design. He works for some of the world’s most recognized brands. In 2016, Brandon woke from a 18 day coma to find himself in the hospital. He had one leg amputated above the knee, lost four toes on the other foot, and his right…

Robert Rodriquez

Robert Rodriquez Robert Rodriquez worked in home construction and lost both his legs when he found himself pinned between two cars. He did a “Try-Scuba” with his son before his accident. In fact, he enjoyed it so much, he started looking for an opportunity to get certified. Then, he found the Dive Pirates. Now, he…