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Credentials

Association of Diving Contractors International, Inc. Houston, Texas

Held a position on the Board of Directors for over 7 years: 1990-1998.
Founded and served as Chairman of Midwest Chapter for nearly 4 years: 1990- 1994.
Chaired the National Committee on Underwater Bridge. Inspection Standards for 4 years; 1990 to 1994.

RECIPIENT OF

2014 ADCI President’s Award of Excellence
2005 ADCI Commercial Diving Hall of Fame Inductee
2001 Tom Devine Memorial Award

MEMBERSHIPS

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American-Welding-Society
Boat-US-Technical-Exchange
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Certificates and Interests

  • 2017-2023: Visual Inspection Technician Certification
  • 2018-2021 Kirby Morgan Maintenance and Repair Technician Certification
  • 2019: Bauer HP Compressor Maintenance Certification
  • 2019: Gas Blender Certification
  • 2016: ADCI Commercial Dive Safety Auditor Certification
  • 2014/2019: Appointed to The Underwater Intervention Advisory Board
  • 2014: ADCI Presidents Award for Excellence and Outstanding Achievement 
  • 2011: USACE, Buffalo District; Recognition for excellence in Diving Safety
  • 2011: DAN Advanced Oxygen First Aid and Neurological Assessment Certifications
  • 2010: Present Instructor for Rycam, Inc, USACE Dive Safety Administrator Courses
  • 2010: OSHA Oil Spill First Responder, Hazardous Material Technician Certification
  • 2009 to Present: TWIC Certification (Transportation Workers Id Card)
  • 2007: TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedure Certifications
  • 2005: Inducted into the ADCI Commercial Diving Hall of Fame
  • 2001: Tom Devine Memorial Award recipient
  • 2000: SAMS SA-Membership
  • 2000: PADI Nitrox Diver Certification
  • 2000: ADCI Surface Supplied Air Diving Supervision Certification
  • 1999 to Present: PADI Medic First Aid Certifications
  • 1999 to 2023: USCG License #2526158, Master 100 Ton, Commercial Towing Endorsement
  • 1991: NMSU College of Engineering Qualified Bridge Inspection Unit Leader, FHWH
  • 1991: NMSU College of Engineering – Qualified U/W Bridge Inspector, FHWA
  • 1989: ACI Concrete Field Testing Tech Grade I
  • 1986: PADI Instructor – Awarded Emeritus status
  • 1972 to Present: Journeyman Pile Driver/Diver Local Union #2, Cincinati, Ohio
  • 1969 to 1972: Apprentice Pile Driver/Diver Local Union #2, Cincinnati, Ohio
  • 1969: D.T.A. Commercial Shallow Water Diver 130 FSW
  • 1969: D.T.A. Commercial Deep Sea Diver 190 FSW
  • 1969: PADI Dive Instructor #652
  • 1966: YMCA Assistant SCUBA Instructor status
  • 1966: YMCA Scuba Diver

Jon’s Hobbies Include Boating, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Spear Fishing, Hunting and Riding Motorcycles