HART CITY SCUBA, INC

Michiana's Diving and Snorkeling Headquarters

Rob Jenks - PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

Rob has been diving for 14 years. He is currently a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.He received all of his instruction from Hart City Scuba and joined the staff in 1998 as a PADI Divemaster. Rob became an instructor in 2000 and has been teaching classes for HCS in the Sturgis, MI area. Rob enjoys watching students work towards and reach their potential as experienced divers.

Email: robj@partssource1.com

Rick Spoerner - PADI Divemaster

Bio Coming

 Greg has been diving for 24yrs and educating divers for 20 years.  After graduating from Michigan Tech University in 1982 with a degree in Forestry,  He relocated to Houston Texas.  In 1984 became a certified diver and began diving the lakes,  quarries and off shore oil rigs of the Gulf Of Mexico.  Diving became more than a hobby, it became a passion.  In 1987,  he received his PADI Open Water Instructor rating.  After relocating to Clearwater Florida and diving  the  Springs, sink holes, rivers and off shore of both coast,  he returned to Indiana in 1990.  Still having the passion for diving and educating the public to the Underwater World, Greg opened Hart City Scuba in November of 1992.  Continuing his own education, he became a PADI Course Director in 1997. Becoming a PADI Course Director also enabled HCS to attain the prestigious rating of a PADI 5 Star IDC Training Facility.  What Greg loves most about diving is that every dive brings a new adventure  and helping people attain sometimes life long dreams. 

E.mail: gstone@hartcityscuba.com

Greg Stone - PADI Course Director

 Tim has been diving for 10 yrs., currently he is a PADI Rescue Diver. He joined the staff at HCS in 2000 as store manager and repair technician. He currently works full time as a firefighter/EMT with the University of Notre Dame holding the rank of Captain. Tim is also a member of the Notre Dame dive rescue team. His favorite diving spot is the Keys diving the wrecks of the Spiegel Grove, USCG Bibb , USCG Duane, and the Eagle.

 

E.mail: timothyhoeppner@aol.com

Tim Hoeppner - Store Manager

Rick Kohler - PADI Divemaster

MEET THE STAFF

Rick has been diving since 2004, and is currently a PADI Divemaster. Most of his training was accomplished at Hart City Scuba, including his Divemaster certification which he received in 2006. Rick is a retiree from the USAF, where he served as an intelligence analyst for 20 years. He has travelled the world in that capacity as well as that of a diver. He is originally from the Michiana area, returning in 2003 after his time in service. He is currently a Business Analyst & Training Manager at the University of Notre Dame. Rick intends to continue on and become a PADI Instructor in the near future. His favorite dive destinations include Utila, Bonaire, and the Bahamas as well as the many lakes and quarries in the area. Teaching is his true passion, and Rick really enjoys seeing the students bring it all together and start their own diving adventure.