We want to be sure that you feel like you are getting the attention and customer service you deserve. At International Training, it is our job to make sure you not only receive the support but feel that you are a valued member of our team as well.
Please take the time and get to know your team members.
View a message from Brian Carney here.
Brian’s passion for learning and teaching ignited during childhood adventures in Cape Cod marshes with his mother, conducting Marine ecology tours. Whether educating teens on horseshoe crabs or introducing diving, his drive to teach has always been strong. His first job at 13 was at Cape Cod Aquarium, sparking his path as a diving professional. Graduating from the University of Rhode Island in Marine Affairs, Brian began teaching Scientific Research Diving and diving accident investigations. Joining International Training in 1997, he became CEO in 2004, expanding membership to 50,000+ worldwide. Brian enjoys sharing his love for the ocean with his son and exploring new places with his family, alongside a passion for distance running.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? I think Glacier National Park and Cocos Island, Alcyone.
What’s on the top of your bucket list?
Visiting and Diving in Antarctica
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Stephanie has been a member of the International Training team since 1998, witnessing significant changes in the company and the diving industry. Beyond her daily business functions, she acts as an educator and mentor, focusing on uplifting individuals with a passion for learning. She embraces the philosophy of "it takes a village," not only in raising children but also in helping others realize their potential. Giving back in this way is a passion for Stephanie, fueling her drive to elevate those around her. Aside from her work and volunteer activities, Stephanie is the founder of Clear Currents, a non-profit dedicated to educating about and conserving the world’s water bodies. Clear Currents unites individuals passionate about clean water, effecting grassroots change globally. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian, son Jack, and their dogs.
What’s at the top of your bucket list? A family trip to Alaska
Do you have any pets? 3 pups, JJ, Andy, and Luna
Flemming, with over 40 years of business experience, holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Enterprise Project Management. He founded IT firms in the USA, catering to Fortune 500 companies. For over 20 years, he has shaped the Dive Industry, introducing innovations like E-learning. Flemming is ubiquitous in IT endeavors, dedicated to sharing his expertise in Project Management, Business Administration, and IT. An avid outdoorsman, he indulges in diving, mountain biking, cycling, hiking, and motorcycle trips to the mountains, blending his passion for adventure with his professional pursuits.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Too many to count, but to name a few, India, Cambodia, Japan, and Route 66
What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Spanish
Kim moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to her grandkids, Kali and Jackson, and to finally escape the brutal cold of upstate NY in the winter. She joined ITI in 2019 as Stephanie Miele’s assistant. Steph is still her primary responsibility, but she has also taken on HR duties from Steph as well as assisting the accounting team. Her title, as dubbed by Viviana, is “Chaos Coordinator.” Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, and going to the beach. She also travels to the Bay Area in California to visit her other daughter, her fiancé, and their dog.
What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the piano.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? The Amalfi Coast, Italy
Fabiana, a native of Brazil, recently relocated from Charlotte, North Carolina to Vero Beach, Florida with her husband. Having served high-profile clientele for 13 years as an persona/executive assistant, Fabiana brings a wealth of experience to her current role at ITI. Beyond work, Fabiana enjoys an active lifestyle that embraces the outdoors (biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, beach trips, live music, etc.) spending time with her new German Shepherd, Arizona, and exploring all that Florida has to offer.
Fabiana finds serenity in her meticulously crafted morning routine, a sequence of events that jumpstarts her day at 4:35 am.
The breathtaking beauty of Mykonos, Greece, remains etched in Fabiana’s memory as her most stunning travel experience during her 4 year European traveling adventure.
Living in New England, Sean is a long-time scuba diver and avid outdoorsman, enjoying activities that mostly involve being outdoors. He joined ITI in February of 2001 after working on liveaboards for five years. At the office, he deals with almost everything from training, RSTC, ISO, Insurance, and everything else that involves company relations with other agencies, manufacturers, and the industry as a whole. During most of his off days, you can find Sean enjoying kayak fishing, canoeing, camping, cycling, and walks on local trails, spending time with his family. “I have been fortunate enough to live and travel around the world and one day will be able to take my sons to some exotic destinations.”
What’s on the top of your bucket list? Even though he has traveled extensively he still has some places and activities on his bucket list “I still want to visit Iceland and dive between the tectonic plates. The mountain biking there looks like a lot of fun and that dive just sounds cool.”
Do you have any pets? A dog named CiCi
Mark had his first experience of diving at the age of 10 when he did a try-dive in a local pool. He was hooked from that point onwards. He learnt to dive in 1987 and has been diving ever since. He has dived all around the world, however he is most at home in the waters around the UK and Europe where there is some of the best wreck diving in the world. Mark became an instructor in 1994 and has been actively instructing since then. He is an SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer and is a regular contributor to a number of diving magazines as well as being a regular speaker at Diving conferences around the world.
In 2008 Mark published Deco for Divers, a widely acclaimed overview of the theory and physiology of decompression. In 2010 Deco for divers was awarded “Publication of the Conference” at the EuroTEK.10 technical diving conference and in 2014 it won the Media Award at TekDive USA. Mark’s passion is wreck diving and spends all his spare time diving the wrecks around the coastline of the UK and abroad and has led expeditions to a wide range of locations around the world.
Kirk Krack is a pioneering figure in the freediving world, dedicated to enhancing the sport‘s safety for over two decades. He developed PFI’s educational philosophy, standards, procedures, and manuals. Kirk continually refines the PFI system with innovative techniques, drawing from his experience training over 10,000 students and coaching seven athletes to 23 world records. He shares his wealth of knowledge with students, striving for continual improvement. PFI was the first in North America to offer a comprehensive freediving course, emphasizing depth, time improvement, and safety. Kirk’s program covers theory, pool practice, and open water skills, making PFI a leading freediving education system globally.
Jason grew up in central New York and has returned there to raise his family. As the Director of Education and Communications, Jason helps lead projects revolving around curriculum, materials, and marketing. He was a high school science teacher for seven years, teaching Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and Anatomy and Physiology. Prior to joining International Training, Jason left teaching to become a Respiratory Therapist in the ICU and Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He spends his time outside of work with his wife and three kids, two dogs, two cats, and 240-gallon saltwater reef fish tank...with a Bearded Dragon soon to arrive.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Anguilla.
Do you have a morning routine? Brewing fresh ground coffee in my French press every morning!
After moving from the Jersey Shore to Stuart, FL, Rick joined the ITI family in 2015. As International Training’s Art Director, Rick handles a wide array of tasks, including photography, advertisement design, brand enforcement, web design, and educational material layout, playing a pivotal role in almost every task taken on by the creative team. It looks like all those years of "Art School" jokes finally paid off! Outside of the office, when he’s not painting, sculpting, or building upon his design skills, Rick can be found spending time with his wife. Together they explore Florida’s outdoors through hiking or diving and enjoy caring for and spending time with their pets.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the violin.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Aran islands, Ireland
Hailing from the busy world of New York, Adriana‘s life took an unexpected turn when she met her future husband in Florida back in 2016. Despite being a SUNY Purchase graduate with a degree in photography, Adriana’s artistic journey evolved, leading her into the dynamic realm of graphic design.
Outside her creative endeavors, Adriana finds herself at the heart of a bustling household, raising two energetic boys and caring for three feline companions, her "cat children." The lively chaos of family life, interwoven with the sunshine and charm of Florida, forms the backdrop to Adriana’s daily adventures.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the guitar.
Do you have any pets? Yes, 3 cats- Coffee, Chino and Chulu, a goldfist named pillow, and my son has a worm farm with about 5-6 worms, which I love...
Valerie was born in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and comes from a Puerto Rican family background. She spent most of her life growing up in Florida. As a member of the creative team, Valerie contributes to graphic media projects, assisting with the setup and design of courses, as well as creating physical and social graphics. Outside of work, Valerie is an illustrator specializing in children‘s books and whimsical illustrations. When she’s not drawing or painting traditionally, she enjoys rollerblading and gaming.
Do you have any pets? A bold and bouncy white haired miniature schnauzer named Pearl and a cockatiel named Skittles.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? If I had to think back on one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited, I would say Sintra, Portugal would be one that comes to mind. I remember seeing the palace there and instantly it reminded me of a cartoon with vibrant colors surrounded by nature. A place I would love to revisit.
Noah joined SDI in late 2024 after 20 years of communications and marketing in collegiate athletics. He served as Asst. Athletic Director for Communications and Digital Strategy for Lynn University after moving to Florida in January 2021. As the marketing manager, he plans and executes marketing campaigns, creates content for the website and social media and plays a vital role in keeping divers and members informed with newsletters and blogs.
Outside of work, Noah has a passion for collegiate athletics, Formula 1 and playing golf (Hackers and Slackers) with his friends. A native of Vienna, W.Va., Noah was born with a love for all things West Virginia University athletics.
What’s on the top of your bucket list? Taking part in a 24-four motorsport endurance race
Krymson is originally from Brooklyn, New York, and moved to South Florida in 2013. Krymson is the Marketing Content Strategist and works closely with our internal and international partners to ensure that our One Dive Family is up to date on all upcoming events, products, and classes. Outside of work she spends a lot of her time with her two year old son, and exploring new recipes. She loves reading and getting out in nature whenever possible. She is currently a Student at Palm Beach State College but has 10 years experience in Social Media Marketing and Strategy.
What’s at the top of your bucket list? The top of my bucket list includes going to Greece, and exploring Europe with my family.
Do you have any pets? I have a red husky named Maya who is a rescue and loves lounging on the couch.
Joan was born and raised in Barcelona, where he completed his education in advertising and communication. Throughout more than two decades, he has worked at an advertising agency, creating press ads, packaging, television commercials, digital marketing, and more. Although his professional career has been defined by advertising, his true passion has always been diving. First as a recreational diver, then as a technical diver, and later as a dive instructor. Now, he has been fortunate enough to combine his two great passions: communication and technical diving. His connection with the brand he represents goes beyond professional commitment; he is truly in love with its essence and values.
William Drumm is an underwater photographer and creator born and raised in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. As Director of Marketing, Drumm helps craft and implement our creative vision via marketing campaigns and innovative still and moving imagery. William developed a passion for underwater media while working as a Divemaster on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and has developed an equal affinity for both scuba diving and freediving. Outside of work, Drumm spends time with his daughter and three dogs and travels to new places whenever he gets a chance.
What’s at the top of your bucket list? Diving in the Galapagos Islands.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? The Kingdom of Tonga.
As a natural-born Floridian, Phil has always enjoyed the Florida outdoors. After receiving a degree from the University of Central Florida in 2013, he moved to Pennsylvania in 2015 for a change of scenery. After three years of experiencing mild summers and battling cold winters and frozen waters, Phil decided to move back to Florida to once again brave the tropical sun and start his career with International Training. Phil has experience in shipping and receiving, inventory management, sourcing, and procurement from prior employment at Barnes and Noble, FedEx, and Amazon.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? _________
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? _____________
Jessica, a transplant from South Carolina, has always found a way to be in the water. While she graduated with a degree in accounting, her love of water led her to the diving world in 2020. Working as an accountant in diving is like any other accounting job; she counts numbers, correctly (we hope). Outside of work, she spends time with her family, reading, and enjoying nature, whether diving, hiking, or mountain climbing. Her passion for the outdoors and water sports keeps her constantly exploring new adventures.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the piano
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Napali Coast Kauai Hawaii
Andrea ’s journey has made her an honorary Floridian having been here 30 plus years. In that time, working in the cable industry in several departments with her destination being in their Finance and Accounting department. She did not want to live to work, and decided there was more to life than she knew. Her love for books opened her up to wanting to experience adventures which would allow her to immerse herself in different cuisines, sites and cultures which fed her love of meeting new people. She has shared this sense of adventure with her boys and has met a life partner who loves a good adventure. She’s ready to delve in the next chapter and can’t wait to see where it takes her.
What’s on the top of your bucket list? Taking a European trip and one of the stops being to the Vatican Museum
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? The mountains in Jamaica where Blue Mountain coffee is made.
Born and raised in Wyoming, Brian has been an instructor since 2002 and an SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer since 2008. He operated a successful SDI/TDI 5 Star Professional Development Center in Nebraska for over 13 years and still enjoys sharing his passion for diving with others. Brian brought that experience to the Training and Membership Services team at HQ in 2016 and currently leads that team. When not at work, he enjoys diving (especially deep wrecks and caves), playing guitar, working on projects around the house, and playing with his dogs.
Do you have any pets? Proud pup parent of Zada and Abby.
What’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Guitar, this skill is in process, both pups hope that I get better playing soon!
Hailing from the upstate of South Carolina, Wes has worked for International Training since 2021. He has been a professional member of International Training since 2014 and an Instructor Trainer since 2019. Wes works in the “controlled chaos” department, aka Training and Membership Services, and spends most of his time working with training questions. Outside of work, Wes spends most of his time with his family and helping his wife with her business as a professional photographer and studio owner.
What’s a skill that you have always wanted to learn? I have always wanted to get my Private Pilot’s license.
What’s on the top of your bucket list? I would love to dive the Pacific wrecks from World War 2.
Originally from an island in the Puget Sound just a ferry ride away from Seattle, Viviana left behind the beautiful Pacific Northwest for the sun of Florida and joined ITI in 2020. She currently works in the Training and Membership Services department, assisting our professional members with any and all questions, while also handling invoicing and entering leadership ratings. Outside of work, you can find Viviana diving, reading, or attending a concert. Despite the distance from her island roots, Viviana has found a new home in Florida, embracing the sunshine and new experiences it offers.
Do you have any pets? Luna the German Shepherd, Atlas the Cat and Buddy the Greencheek Conure
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
Chris has called Washington State home his whole life. He originally served as the Director of Training for PFI before they merged with the ITI family. He now works in our Training and Membership Services department, assisting members and facilities in meeting their needs. Chris also serves as the Freediver Subject Matter Expert for International Training. Outside of work, he spends most of his time working with his dog, Tavi, in the sport of French Ring. On Saturdays, he puts on his decoy hat and jumps into his bite suit to help train other French Ring dogs.
Do you have any pets? A Dutch Shepherd, Groenendael, long haired Dachshund, miniature musk turtle, rabbit, 43 tarantulas and 4 true spiders.
What is a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? American Sign Language.
Sofia grew up on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and moved to South Florida in 2023 to pursue scuba diving professionally. As part of the Training and Membership Department, Sofia’s main role is customer service and improving training materials for students and instructors. When you call or chat into Headquarters, it will probably be her on the other end! In addition to working at International Training, Sofia is also an Open Water Scuba Instructor and spends her weekends guiding and teaching divers in Jupiter, FL. When she is not in the water, Sofia enjoys reading, hiking, working out, and spending time with friends and family.
What’s on the top of your bucket list?
Live aboard in the Galapagos Islands.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Fiordland National Park, New Zealand.
Raised in the Bronx NY and after living up North all her life in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Rosa embarked on a road trip one March morning with her pups and decided to move to Florida for a change of scenery. While she greatly misses her sons, she is glad to escape the brutal cold and enjoy the sunshine state! Rosa joined the ITI family in April 2024, with her profound desire to learn more about diving and is hoping to become a diver herself one day. With a background in shipping and accounting, she currently works in the training and membership services department – handling invoicing, assisting in shipping with picking, checking and packing orders as well as assisting the TMS team with answering phones as needed and helping other departments as needed as well. Outside the office, she finds joy in the outdoors, whether at the beach or at a park with the dogs or walking on trails, she loves nature!
What’s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn ? To speak French and to dive!
What’s at the top of your bucket list? A trip to Italy and skydiving!
Neil grew up in southwest Missouri, spending weekends fishing and swimming at Table Rock Lake. He began diving in 2014. After graduating from Missouri State University, where he studied biology and chemistry, Neil worked as a research technologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and then at a Baltimore-based start-up working to improve methods for diagnosing bloodstream infections and respiratory infections. As a member of TMS, he works diligently to create a positive experience for our professional members and their customers. Neil played an array of sports growing up and still enjoys playing intramural sports and going to games. He doesn’t currently have any pets of his own but loves to hang out with other people’s pets, especially dogs.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Kyoto, Japan
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? Programming
Initially hired as a customer service representative in 2004 when the office was located in Maine, Rob quickly proved his value beyond customer service, displaying an ability to transform data and build systems to help streamline processes throughout the company. Rob created the first in-store system for printing c-cards, several eLearning systems, and has had a hand in every tool on our websites. These days, he continues to manage our technical systems and team of developers while coming up with creative solutions for new systems we implement. Rob still lives in Maine, where he was born and raised. He enjoys cooking delicious food, landscaping the yard, reading by the pond, and all manner of technical toys and distractions.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? I learn skills like most people eat nachos, I do blacksmithing, woodworking, axe throwing, pond building, plumbing, electrical. If I want to learn something, I do it.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? The very tip of Downeast Maine, round stone beach, clear view right to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Cody was born and raised in South Florida until he enlisted in the active-duty Air Force at the age of 20. His first duty station was Okinawa, Japan, where he spent three years. Cody served a total of nine years in the active-duty Air Force before transitioning to the Air National Guard, where he continues to serve. After transitioning to the Air National Guard, Cody, his wife, two cats, and his German Shepherd all moved back home to Florida. He joined ITI in January 2024, where a position was tailored to his background in Information Technology, as their in-house IT support and web manager. In his free time, Cody enjoys traveling with his wife, playing video games, going to the gym, and playing sports. Cody is a certified Nitrox diver and is interested in further involvement in the diving world.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To play the piano.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Its a tough choice, its between Florence Italy or Okinawa Japan.
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Cris joined the International Training family after spending 10 years in the Galapagos Islands as an SDI-TDI Instructor Trainer, dive guide, naturalist, and boat manager back in 2006. As the Vice President of Global Business Development, Cris directs regional representatives from all over the world, including the 24 regional offices. His responsibilities include growing the organization while ensuring our existing members have a great experience with any of the five agencies we offer. His favorite part of the job is traveling to visit dealers and learning how the scuba industry operates across different cultures and corners of the world. When not working, Cris enjoys traveling and experiencing other countries and cultures with his family, being underwater, or going to a football (soccer) match.
Do you have any pets? I have an amazing dog named Duke who is 120lbs and a cross between Great Pyrenees and a whole buncha of “other”.
Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen in person? Westfalenstadion.
Alan accepted a position with ITI in 2018 and left behind the vast cornfields of Illinois. Coming from a small Midwestern community of fewer than 18,000 people where everyone knows everything about you, Alan now works with a community of around 6 million active divers. He endeavors to learn about each one through his position as the Territory Manager for Europe through the Pacific Rim, working with each of the Regional Representatives in those territories. When he is not attempting to have phone calls with all of those divers and representatives or not out diving, you will likely find him in his apiary observing his bees or in his greenhouse tending his plants.
Do you have any pets?
A border collie named Jesse you can meet at the office when you visit.
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To learn another language.
Jesse hails from Rhode Island and joined the International Training headquarters team in 2015. After five years in the Training Department, he transitioned to Business Development, focusing on growing the agency, developing members and facilities, and leading the team of Regional Representatives throughout the Americas. As an instructor, Jesse specializes in professional development and is happiest when neck-deep in teaching an instructor or instructor trainer course. Outside of the office, he can usually be found diving but also enjoys traveling, working on the “rumble truck,” and spending time with friends and family.
What’s on the top of your bucket list? Going scuba diving with a WHALE!
What‘s a skill you’ve always wanted to learn? To breakdance and play the piano, but not necessarily at the same time.
With a diving background since 1983, Florent possesses a comprehensive understanding of the diving industry. He holds certifications such as SDI CD, TDI IT (hTX, eCCR) & Full Cave Evaluator, and FRTI IT.
In 1998, he established Aquatiks, one of France’s pioneering technical diving schools, which he still owns and manages. Additionally, after Covid and for a span of three years, he founded and operated MoM, Italy’s first and only mine and mine diving school. Florent has conducted explorations of deep wrecks along the French Mediterranean coast, uncovering and documenting over 25 wrecks in the -100m zone, including Protée, Guyane/Niedersachsen, Bananier, and Maréchal Canrobert. He is deeply engaged in rebreathers and cave diving, his passion.
French, raised in France, but having studied and obtained his MBA in the USA; over the past 25 years, Florent has held positions with equipment manufacturers such as Sporasub (Mares) and Beuchat, respectively 5 and 4 years. Notably, he served as the Global Dive Business Line Manager for Aqua Lung for eight years before transitioning again to Mares, where he assumed for 6 years both the role of Head of Product Management and creator of the Mares XR range. This led him to live in several countries, traveling and diving all over the world, his other passion.