New Staff - International Training - SDI | TDI | ERDI

Continued Growth at World Headquarters

Holy smokes theres a lot of talent in this group. Please join International Training in welcoming our newest staff. – From left to right (John Bentley, Aaron Lazar, Brian Shreve and Diajesma Orozco)

John Bentley

Training and Membership Services

John is a Virginia native and new to both Florida and International training. John worked as an instructor for 4 years at a small mountain dive shop and shared his love of diving the community. He now projects this passion by assisting dive centers, processing certifications and answering questions in the Membership Services and Training Department on the phones and emails. In his spare time John loves diving in the North Florida caves and Florida Keys shipwrecks.

Brian Shreve

Training and Membership Services

Born and raised in Wyoming, Brian has been an instructor since 2002 and an SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer since 2008. Brian operated a successful scuba center in Nebraska for over 13 years, and still enjoys sharing his passion for diving with others. Brian is the newest member of the Training and Membership Services team. When not at work, he enjoys diving (especially deep wrecks and caves), playing guitar, working on projects around the house, and spending time with his wife and chocolate lab Zada.

Diajesma Orozco

Marketing

Diajesma Orozco, also known as DJ is from El Paso Texas. She is our new member of the team in the Marketing Department. An avid dancer her whole life, which then led to her acting career, all while still pursuing a higher education. Studied at the University of Texas at El Paso where she earned her Bachelor’s in Organization and Corporate Communication in Public Relations and minor in Dance. When she’s not at the office creating she is practicing her art in dance, at the gym, or and spending time with her family.

Aaron Lazar

Product Development

Aaron, a Northeast Ohio native, is a new member to the International Training family. He graduated with a major in Digital Media Production from Ashland University in spring of 2016. Aaron obtained his open water certification in 2012 and has been hooked on diving ever since. He is excited to begin work with ITI’s product development team, combining video with his love for the underwater world.