Meet the Low Key Staff
Jeremy King
Boat Manager
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, USCG Captain
Hometown: Monck's Corner, SC
Favorite Dive Site: Congo Cay
Favorite Marine Life: Dugong
Fun Fact: Jeremy is the premier (and unintentional) breeder of peafowl on St. John.
Chris Chaffin
Course Director, USCG Captain, EFR Instructor Trainer, Dan Instructor Trainer
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Favorite Dive Site: Booby Rock
Favorite Marine Life: Tiger Shark
Fun Fact: Chris has an inordinate hatred of sour cream and will not eat anything that it touches on his plate.
John Westgard
Equipment Manager, PADI Divemaster
Hometown: Rochester, MN
Favorite Dive Site: Wreck of the Rhone
Favorite Marine Life: Spotted Eagle Ray
Fun Fact: Not being shy, John has had in depth conversations with the likes of Bob Dylan, Weird Al Yankovich, Dr. Joyce Brothers, Bill Cosby, Barbara Bush and the real Greg Brady.
Alden Davis
Shop ManagerHometown: Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Dive Site: Calf Rock
Favorite Marine Life: Hawksbill Turtle
Fun Fact: Alden looks like Nicholas Cage when in drag. Demonstrations can be arranged in advance for a fee.
Ben Fuller
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, EFR InstructorHometown: Des Moines, IA
Favorite Dive Site: Congo Cay
Favorite Marine Life: Sea Slugs
Fun Fact: Ben is known for his poker face and folks may challenge him at their own risk....
Missy Kom
Training Manager
Hometown: East Hampton, NY
Favorite Dive Site: Cow Rock
Favorite Marine Life: Elephant Nosed Eagle Ray (aka "Snuffy," a local resident)
Fun Fact: Missy is an avid cook and loves dogs.
Jason Moody
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, USCG CaptainHometown: Tulsa, OK
Favorite Dive Site: Carvel Rock
Favorite Marine Life: Lobster (they're tasty)
Fun Fact: Jason is deathly afraid of birds and has been known to scream like a little girl when they approach.
Jason Siska
PADI Open Water Instructor and EFR InstructorHometown: St. John, U.S.V.I.
Favorite Dive Site: Anywhere I can find lobster
Favorite Marine Life: Dolphin
Fun Fact: Jason was a previous contestant on the TV series SURVIVOR and now lives in a tent. Things are looking up for this kid!
Shane Valentine
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, EFR InstructorHometown: San Antonio, TX
Favorite Dive Site: Eagle Shoals
Favorite Marine Life: Spotted Eagle Ray
Fun Fact: Shane has broken the same leg three times and is still an excellent ball room dancer.
Brad Zaruba
PADI Open Water Scuba InstructorHometown: Seattle, WA
Favorite Dive Site: Booby Rock
Favorite Marine Life: Nudibranchs
Fun Fact: A world traveler and connoisseur of exotic barbecue, in our opinion, Brad's life is the real inspiration behind Bear Grylls.
James Banks
PADI DivemasterHometown: Fayetteville, NC
Favorite Dive Site: Eagle Shoals
Favorite Marine Life: Spotted Trunkfish
Fun Fact: James loves bubble baths and hates Swiss cheese.
Sean Gillespie
PADI Divemaster & USCG Captain
Hometown: Keystone Heights, FL
Favorite Dive Site: French Cap
Favorite Marine Life: Sharks (preferably large)
Fun Fact: A noted goat herder as a child, Sean looks forward to plying his trade with the resident goat herds of St. John.
Bradford Leonard
PADI Divemaster and Shop Staff Hometown: Yarmouth, MEFavorite Dive Site: Dog Island
Favorite Marine Life: Humans
Fun Fact: Bradford is a notorious frosting hoarder and is seeking help to overcome his compulsion.
Paige Cain
Shop Staff, ReservationsHometown: Rochester, MN
Favorite Dive Site: Little St. James
Favorite Marine Life: Juvenile Spotted Drum
Fun Fact: Paige is afraid of heights and has to remind herself that when going diving she will not fall to the bottom of the ocean when she jumps off the boat.
Liz Beal
Shop StaffHometown: Sanford, NC
Favorite Dive Site: Haulover Bay (shore dive)
Favorite Marine Life: Dolphin
Fun Fact: Inventor and founder of Beal Time, Liz is on a quest to teach the world to say "y'all" properly.
Natalie Sutton
Shop StaffHometown: Baltimore, MD
Favorite Dive Site: Kiddle Bay
Favorite Marine Life: Ballyhoo
Fun Fact: Don't let that charming smile fool you, Natalie is an expert hunter and marksman...challenge her at your own risk.
Ed Polachek
Shop StaffHometown: Northampton, MA
Favorite Dive Site: Any place I can get in the water
Favorite Marine Life: Octopus
Fun Fact: Ed likes long walks on the beach, picnic lunches and sun sets.
Cooper
Shop Dog & Chief Fashion ConsultantCooper is our (4) year old Golden Retriever and belongs to Ann Marie. Internationally renown for his daring hairstyles, Cooper assists in all aspects of the buying with his impeccable sense of style. He has even graciously permitted us to use his signature Mohawk on a t-shirt.
Dakota
Shop Dog & Chief of Security and Beach PatrolDakota is our (2) year old Black lab and belongs to Ellen and Chris. Kota takes his responsibilities quite seriously and regularly patrols the beach in search of lost balls, boomerangs and sticks. A regular fixture in the office, he has also been known to help tutor students on their open water exams for the bargain price of (2) dog biscuits.
Cora
Shop Dog & Chief of Customer RelationsCora is our (1) year old Coconut Retriever, as they call them down here, and belongs to Bradford. Cora was rescued when just a puppy and takes her role of greeting all Low Key divers very seriously. A regular fixture in the shop and on the beach, she is always willing to accept the adoration that is her due as queen of the beach.