Aquatic Safaris Crew

Brian Jeno
Brian has been a lifelong surfer and discovered diving and fell in love with the underwater universe instantly. A graduate of UNCW Parks and Recreation Program, and currently enrolled in Cape Fear Community Colleges Marine Technology program, Brian's life revoloves around the ocean! Whether he is freediving, SCUBA diving or surfing he can be found in the water when he is not working.

Bill Reynolds
Bill graduated from Elon University in 2009 with a degree in Business Administration. He moved to Wilmington a year later to join the Aquatic Safaris team. A love for sports and the water drew him to diving a couple years ago and he's been hooked ever since.

Andre came to Wilmington in 2004 and fell in love with the incredible diving and the friendly people of North Carolina. Andre is a South African Native and holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch. Andre teaches Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and many other specialties. Andre also teaches CPR/AED/First Aid and Oxygen Provider for Scuba Diving.

Greg came to Wilmington to attend UNCW. After he received his Bachelors in Marine Science he became a PADI Instructor. Although he currently works at GE, he perfers driving one of our boats. You can visit his site at www.wilmingtonspearfishing.com.

Paul Gregory Paul is a Wake Forest University graduate who holds a PhD in Chemistry from VA Tech. While in grad school, he learned to SCUBA dive and later became a Dive Master. It was that activity that led him to move to Wilmington and later become one of the co-owners of Aquatic Safaris. Paul also serves as a Captain aboard one of Aquatic Safaris' Coast Guard Inspected Vessels.

	Roy Taylor Roy is a New Bern native that has been on the water most of his life in one capacity or another. He graduated from UNCW with a Bachelors in Marine Science. Shortly thereafter became a PADI Instructor. Currently he is one of the co-owners of Aquatic Safaris and also serves as one of its Captains.

Dustin Heath Dustin is manager of Aquatic Safaris and a graduate of UNCW. He brings a love for diving and, being a local boy, knows where all the good spots are. If he's not in the shop, chances are he's on his boat fishing or diving.

	Michael Winfield Michael is a Marine Biology graduate of UNCW and wears many hats. He is a PADI DSAT Instructor, TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures Instructor, a Captain, and a member of the shop staff. Mike is a devoted surfer, giving him something to do when we can't dive.

Reid Duke Reid started working at Aquatic Safaris in 2006. He has been fishing off the coast of N.C. for over a decade and even qualified for several national fishing tournaments. His love for being on the water and catching fish led him to get SCUBA certified at Aquatic Safaris and later to obtain his USCG captain's license. Reid now shares his love for SCUBA and spear fishing as a PADI Master SCUBA Diver Trainer teaching many different types of classes including Underwater Hunter.

	Brad Butler Brad’s passion for SCUBA diving began at age 11. To further his experience and cultivate his passion, Brad has worked for Captain Charlie on the Dive Buddy, volunteered for the NC State SCUBA program, and lived in the Caribbean, working for Broadreach Summer Adventures as an Instructor and USCG licensed Captain. He joined Aquatic Safaris in 2008. As an IDC Staff Instructor, Brad has certified students at all levels including Assistant Instructor and teaches many specialties including DAN O2 and Emergency First Response.

Brian Jeno Brian has been a lifelong surfer and discovered diving and fell in love with the underwater universe instantly. A graduate of UNCW Parks and Recreation Program, and currently enrolled in Cape Fear Community Colleges Marine Technology program, Brian's life revoloves around the ocean! Whether he is freediving, SCUBA diving or surfing he can be found in the water when he is not working.

	Bill Reynolds Bill graduated from Elon University in 2009 with a degree in Business Administration. He moved to Wilmington a year later to join the Aquatic Safaris team. A love for sports and the water drew him to diving a couple years ago and he's been hooked ever since.

	Andre Nel Andre came to Wilmington in 2004 and fell in love with the incredible diving and the friendly people of North Carolina. Andre is a South African Native and holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch. Andre teaches Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and many other specialties. Andre also teaches CPR/AED/First Aid and Oxygen Provider for Scuba Diving.

Pat Carroll Pat came to Wilmington to attend UNCW where he received his Bachelors as well as his Masters in Marine Science. Currently Pat is responsible for the Aquaculture facility connected to the Center for Marine Science Research at Wrightsville Beach. Pat is one of Aquatic Safaris' most experienced mates.

	Greg Woodby Greg came to Wilmington to attend UNCW. After he received his Bachelors in Marine Science he became a PADI Instructor. Although he currently works at GE, he perfers driving one of our boats. You can visit his site at www.wilmingtonspearfishing.com.


	Lloyd Brown Lloyd's been with us since the beginning. He is an assistant principal at Trask Middle School. He spends some of his summer break crewing with us on the boats.

	Westley King Wes started out as boat crew and quickly worked his way up to ship crew. He is a UNCW student. Being a local boy, he's been fishing and diving our waters all his life. He is a PADI Divemaster working on his DSAT Tec Deep certification.

Seth Heath Seth is a gradutae of UNCW. Now that he has a "real" job, we hope to see him crewing on the boats during the weekends. He enjoys interacting with divers excited about our sport.

	Keith Blackmon Keith is one of Aquatic Safaris' Captains. When not piloting one of Aquatic Safaris' Island Hoppers, Keith is a pilot for Net Jets.