Our Family

Jay began diving more than 25 years ago.  As he progressed as a diver, he felt that something was missing in the world of scuba training and equipment sales.  St. Lawrence Scuba Company was created to provide a holistic approach to training and equipping divers.  Jay is a NAUI Instructor Trainer, DAN Instructor, and US Coast Guard certified Captain.  Jay grew up on the Saint Lawrence and Lake Ontario and enjoys sharing his love of the area and scuba diving with his students, customers, and friends.

Todd, aka Scuba Daddy,  is a retired state police captain who now devotes himself entirely to diving and dive instruction. He is passionate about sharing his love of diving with others.  Todd's diving experience includes tropical seas, ice diving, rivers, lakes, and springs.  An author and former Navy Intelligence Specialist, his undergraduate degree is in history; explaining why the underwater archeology specialty is among his favorites to teach.

Brian has been with St. Lawrence Scuba since 2017. He is a former Navy Firefighter attached to an aircraft carrier and currently works as a Federal Police Officer.  Brian is enthusiastic about helping divers become better in the water and discover all the great diving in the St Lawrence River.  

Ed is a leading assistant trainer and certified equipment technician.  He has been with SLSC for 3 years.  He is a retired US Army combat veteran with over 25 years of service.  He enjoys sharing his knowledge with new Divers and is always up for a dive!

Vince Kessler has been with St Lawrence Scuba since 2017. A retired US Air Force veteran of 23 years service, he is currently employed by New York Airbrake as a machine repair technician. Vince began scuba diving in 1990 and has dived all over the world in such places as the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Mediterranean sea, as well as rivers, lakes and quarries. He enjoys sharing his passion for diving with everyone.

Billy is a retired US Army intelligence specialist with over 20 years diving experience. He has been with St Lawerence Scuba since 2012.  Billy is a volunteer firefighter, as well as a public safety diver and member of the STAR Team. 

Garrett is a licensed US Coast Guard Captain and a gifted scuba diver.  He travels extensively but always returns to his favorite diving location - the St. Lawrence River.  When he's not diving, you'll find him elbow-deep in engine grease, hiking a mountain or vanishing in the distance in search of new adventures.

Josh is a retired US Army veteran who first came to the shop as a student.  He is a licensed US Coast Guard Captain, and a PSI/PCI certified cylinder inspector.