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Nick is a diving pioneer, historian, and has amassed an unprecedented collection of historical diving equipment that he often displays and lectures about at diving symposia. Nick holds Instructor certifications from YMCA, NAUI, SSI, and NASDS. In 1969, Nick became the first Executive Director of PADI and helped PADI grow through developing programs and standards. After leaving PADI, Nick went on to hold the positions of Vice President and Chief Engineer at a number of companies including U.S. Cavalero Corp. and Ocean Dynamics Intl. Nick is a member of the NAUI Hall of Honor and has served on the Board of Directors of many companies including PADI, AUAS, and the Historical Diving Society (HDS). Nick has written over 100 articles and several training manuals on all aspects of diving equipment and training. He is also recognized as a leader in commercial and technical diving; he has expertise in hardhat, semi-closed circuit, and mixed gas diving. Nick helped develop life support systems used in the USN's MKI Deep Diving System, SEALAB II, the MAKI Range, the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle, and mixed gas rigs for the US Army's Special Forces. In Oct., 2006, Nick received the DEMA Reaching Out Award.
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