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DAVID
H. WEISMAN,
DIRECTOR |
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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.
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ALLEN
G. GARBER,
Chief Administrative Officer |
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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
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Lauren
Brooks
Financial
Aid Officer |
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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.
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Amber
Jaxon
Comptroller |
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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.
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Warren "Dusty" Harrison
Placement and Admission |
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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.
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Shari Weisman
Registrar |
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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. |
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