Our Family

Explore - Discover - Dive

The St. Lawrence Scuba family includes not only our training, retail, and service staff, but a large circle of former students and customers who have gone on to become our friends and favorite dive buddies.

Our adherence to the NAUI Loved One Philosophy means that we train our divers to the standard of performance that we would expect for our own loved ones to possess; making for competent, confident, skilled, and safe divers.

Meet The Team

Jay Robbins, President, Course Director

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 Douglas, Instructor

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.

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Brian Hess, Instructor

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, Ramos, Master Diver - Training Ass't

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, Divemaster - Training Ass't

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.

William Gould , Divemaster, Ass't Instructor

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 Dolloway, Divemaster, Ass't Instructor

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 Payne, Service Manager, Training Ass't

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.