June 2005
Scuba Diving magazine, announced this month that Ashley Bringman has been hired as a Territory Manager for the magazine. Ashley comes to Scuba Diving from Divers Alert Network (DAN) where she was Business Membership Liason. Prior to that, she was manager and head instructor at Equinox Dive & Training Center in Portage, Michigan. "Ashley is a fresh addition to our top-notch sales staff and her bright personality will be a great fit with the Scuba Diving family," said Debbie Edwards, Publisher of Scuba Diving magazine. Ashley is an avid traveler and an adventure enthusiast who enjoys not only scuba diving but sky diving, white water rafting, skiing and rock climbing, just to name a few. We have been friends and working with Ashley for many years. Congratulations on your new job!
February 2005
Dive Paradise sets 2005 in motion with participation in two overlapping Adventures in Travel Expos & Luxury Shows. From The Windy City (Chicago) to The Big Apple (Manhattan), Dive Paradise team members (with Apple's guidance), were out in full force glad-handing 46,000 adventure travelers, travel agents, & media reps from the Midwest to the East Coast. Next up, is Beneath The Sea, "America's Largest Scuba & Dive Travel Show" March 18-20, Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, NJ. Come say hello and pick up your Dive Paradise gift. Booth #500!
November 2004
Carlos & Emilio Return to DP - Carlos Hernandez has returned to apply his experience as the Dive Paradise Human Resource person, in charge of staff development. Emilio Fernandez is also back "onboard" in his familiar role as one of our team of favorite divemasters .... Kudos to Both!
October 2004
DEMA 2004 ..... Another success! - Once again, Dive Paradise had a strong presence, and a "good 'ol Texas time" in Houston. We wish to thank all of our show volunteers, and CONGRATULATE our raffle prize winners! Some of the highlights from this years show included: lots of great energy, excitement, unification & familiar faces in the Cozumel section; the Dive Paradise duck, showing as "Taffy Duck," won second place as Best Dressed "Male-lard," and placed second in the duck race in the WDHOF charity benefit.... See you next October in Las Vegas!