Elite Divers Divemasters

Scott Walker - Divemaster

Scott has been diving with Elite Divers since 2001, and he became a Divemaster in 2005.   He dives all over the world because of business travel.  He enjoys diving in all environments, including caves, wrecks, cold water, zero visibility, warm, clear....all of it!!!

Kera Luckhardt - Divemaster

Kera was certified at Elite Divers in 1997. She loves diving the cold beautiful waters off the coast of NJ, and being a crew member on a dive boat. She also is a search and recovery diver in a local recovery unit.

Jon Haws - Divemaster

Jon started his acting career young on a hit NBC show. He played Punky Brewster from September 16, 1984 to September 7, 1986. It was an American sitcom about a girl named Punky Brewster being raised by her foster parent George Gaynes. After having a great time as a TV actor he moved on to other fields of work including but not limited to; Silver Miner, Stercorarius, and Water Organist . In his spare time Jon loves to dive NJ wrecks and is one of the best wreck divers in the area.

Joe Rotella- Divemaster

Joe is an easy going, kind, intelligent and competent diver. He is a Divemaster because he loves to share the sport with anyone he can and he is great with people. Bring him a bottle of wine and you will be his best friend! You just feel at home when Joe is around, he just makes you laugh and have a great time rain, snow, or shine.

Ken Galipeau - Divemaster

Ken gets all his DM powers from the hat.

Walt Parkyn - Divemaster

Walt is a Divemaster, Certified in Nitrox, Drysuit, solo deep, wreck Diving, Underwater Photography, and Full Cave diving.   He enjoys local wreck diving and diving in the cave systems in FL.   Walt's been diving 6 years and dives almost every weekend.   Walt loves to meet and dive with new divers, family and friends.

Marty Kolenut - Divemaster

Marty was certified in 1989 and began diving with Elite in 1999.  He is a Divemaster for PADI and SDI and is a Technical Divemaster for TDI.  He enjoys all types of diving both warm and cold, but feels especially fortunate to live and dive in New Jersey where there are so many great wrecks to explore.  When diving locally, underwater hunting is one of his favorite activities.

Joe Kornas - Divemaster

Elite's Divers Professional staff members have been hand-selected from a large pool of candidates because they've achieved impressive levels of diving experience & specialized instruction.   What sets these individuals apart from everyone else is their warmth and friendliness....   These are professionals who care deeply for what they do.    Top-notch service and/or instruction in a fun, safe and enjoyable environment is the goal for every last one of our customers.   "Get Wet With The Best!" is not an understatement.