PADI DIVE CENTER
DFW Scuba Staff
Jimmy Lucas - Master Scuba Diver Trainer
My first time to Scuba Dive was in 1995. I was working for Highland Homes and won a trip to Jamaica. I took a resort course and loved it! On the other hand my wife at the time, Suzie, didn't like it, so I didn't pursue diving. It wasn't until later, in February of 2003, Suzie said we were going to Cozumel and that she was going to take Scuba lessons. I said sign me up also. And that is how it all started!
I had worked for a couple of dive shops in the metroplex and enjoyded teaching. When Cuda went out of business, I bought their compressor and opened DFW Scuba in March 2007. (I also own Lucas Air Conditioning)
I now have over 500 recorded dives and teach 10 specialty dives.| Open Water | February 2003 |
| Advanced | June 2003 |
| Enriched Air | July 2003 |
| Rescue | August 2003 |
| Night Dive | February 2004 |
| Altitude | February 2004 |
| Divemaster | August 2004 |
| Assistant Instructor | June 2003 |
| OWSI Instructor | September 2004 |
| MSDT Instructor | August 2005 |
Doug Wilson - Master Scuba Diver Trainer
I managed to get certified in 1975 under a YMCA ticket. I progressed thru NAUI certifications then into PADI certifications becoming a PADI Divemaster in 1985. Climbing the ladder I made AI then instructor. Now as a MSDT my favorite class is Rescue Diver. Teaching this class brings my "professional" life in line with my passion for diving. After over more than 25 years in Fire and EMS I feel I bring a "practical" reality to this class that few PADI instructors can match. But... when I am not diving I also have a passion for flying. .. IF I just had the money to do both! Looking forward to seeing you all in the PADI Rescue Diver Class.
Bill Bentley - Open Water Instructor
"My personal philosophy on scuba diving is simple. Above all else it should be safe, but fun runs a very close second. I try to bring that philosophy to my teaching. Safety always comes first, but I try to make learning as fun as possible. That is, after all, why we learn to dive. I also take great pride in helping turn students into the very best diver possible. That approach may take a little longer, but the end result is well worth the effort. Helping make you comfortable and confident in your abilities will also make you a safer diver. After that, the fun just comes naturally."
Mike Seeley - Assistant Instructor
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Brad Dooley - Divemaster
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Brent Easdon - Divemaster
In 1992 my wife and I were looking for a common hobby. We wanted to do something exciting. Something that we could continue later in life, and share with our children once we had them (we now have two, both dive). In July 1992 both my wife and I received our Open Water certification. In 1993 I was certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver and in late 1993 received my Rescue Diver certification.
I have been employed in Fire/Rescue since 1990, currently I'm a Lieutenant. Throughout my fire and rescue career I have been involved with many dive and swift-water operations. A few years ago I was asked to develop and organize a FD dive team for our community. As our dive team was developing I felt that continuing education was a vital part of diver safety and team leadership so I took classes, and on the plus side, the classes have been fun. So, through the years I have taken five additional specialty dive classes, two additional dive rescue classes for Public Safety Divers and Divemaster. Mainly I love the sport and I have fun doing it, but safety is a high priority. So as a Divemaster my goal is to make other divers confident and feel safer, while keeping it fun.
Cindy Jackson - Divemaster
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Jena Little - Divemaster
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David McCalman - Divemaster
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Kristie Shafer - Divemaster
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Terry Lucas - Everything Above Water
Ok, a little about me. I knew Jimmy in high school. As a matter of fact, we dated my sophmore and junior year at Sam Houston High School in Arlington. We broke up and went our seperate ways. We found each other again in May of 2007 and he told me he had just opened a dive shop. My reaction? "A dive shop? Like scuba diving? Where do you dive around here?" To make a long story short, I did a Discover out at Lake Murray August 2007, and I discovered I didn't really want to dive. Then I started working at the dive shop in April of 2008. After hearing different stories and seeing pictures and home movies of 'blue water' I changed my mind. I realized to do blue water, I had to start in not-so-blue water. So as a present to myself, I got certified on my 47th birthday. Jimmy and I got married in April 2009 and I finally dove 'blue water' in June 2009. It was awesome! I am SO GLAD that I changed my mind. Diving can be so tranquil and peaceful. I now have my Advanced Open Water and seven specialties.
