Meet Our Administrative Staff
 
DAVID H. WEISMAN,
DIRECTOR

Mr. Weisman has been a recreational diver since 1967. He attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and majored in microbiology/environmental sciences. He
holds a USCG operator’s license and has extensive experience in offshore sailing/racing; Mr. Weisman served as navigator for the Halifax/Bermuda race and skippered the Bonzo Voyager in numerous sailing competitions. Mr. Weisman has operated successful maritime businesses and sold his interests to a publicly traded company. Mr. Weisman oversees the administration, curriculum and content of Commercial Diving Academy, maintaining the Academy’s reputation as an innovative learning facility, consistently providing the Commercial Diving Industry with the most qualified, well trained graduates.


ALLEN G. GARBER,
Chief Administrative Officer

Mr. Garber has been a recreational diver since 1974 and has dived in such places as the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, St. Martin and the Great Barrier Reef. He holds a BBA
from the University of Massachusetts in Marketing with a minor in Civil Engineering. He also holds a USCG operator’s license and has sailed both offshore and competitively. Mr. Garber has been involved in the marine industry for the past nine years and most recently was the Brand Manager & National Sales Manager for a major manufacturer of offshore recreational boats. Mr. Garber is the Business Development Director and is responsible for all the Marketing, Recruiting and Promotion of the
Academy


Lauren Brooks
Financial Aid Officer
Lauren


Ms. Brooks has been a recreational diver since 1998.  She attended the University of Florida and majored in Marketing.  She worked through college as a Student Assistant in the Accounting and Financial Aid departments.  Her previous position was as a Mortgage Loan Officer .  She currently serves as a Financial Aid Advisor, as well as contributing to recruiting and marketing.


Amber Jaxon
Comptroller


Amber brings several years of bookkeeping experience to CDA. She is currently enrolled in accounting classes at a local college. Amber maintains all student accounts, ledgers and records. Her duties also comprise compliance with State and Federal accrediting agencies.

 

 

 

Warren "Dusty" Harrison
Placement and Admission

Dusty attended the Citadel and served in the USMC. Dusty has expertise with heavy equipment, marine hydraulics and diesel engine maintenance and repair. He is experienced in Tug Boat operations, towing and boat handling. Dusty teaches rigging boat handling and employment skills and coordinates the Merchant Mariner program at CDA.

Shari Weisman
Registrar

Shari graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in education. After teaching for a year in Japan, she now serves as CDA’s registrar. She’s in charge of student files, grades, attendance, transcripts and diplomas.


 

             
  The Commercial Diving Academy is an accredited training facility for the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
 
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