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Officers

President

Mark Bowers

Mark Bowers

I have been diving for just over 30 years and teaching for over 20 years. Through diving I have had some of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. I have met some of the most interesting and intriguing people as well. I have made many new friends around the world and all from diving. My hope is that everyone could have the experiences I have been so fortunate to have.
I have served on 2 previous boards. I look forward to another year serving on the board, catching up with old friends, meeting new people and the adventures yet to come

Vice-President

Pete

Peter Conlon

I started scuba diving in 1987 after completing the basic open water class. I completed my open water test at Whites Beach on the North Shore of Massachusetts and have been diving the same areas ever since! I have done some warm water dives, Venezuela, Key Largo, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, Bonaire and The Grave Yard of the Atlantic, North Carolina. I’ve also had the opportunity to dive in Epcot’s Living Seas. During the warm months, I try to get out diving every weekend- mostly exploring the North Shore area.
I also like to fish and be out on my boat with family & friends. I’m married with 2 teenage kids who keep me very busy. My wife and oldest are certified divers and I hope to get my daughter certified soon. I am employed as a licensed plumber.
I have served as a board member for United Divers of Central Mass for several years in different positions. In 2002 & 2003 I served as a board member. In 2007 & 2008 I served as vice president.
As vice president in 2010, I invite all members to contact me with any questions, concerns or ideas. I will help in any way possible to make United Divers of Central a successful dive club!

Treasurer

Rick

Rick Boucher

I have been diving for 6-7 years now and enjoy it more with each passing year. Canadian Shipwrecks, Atlantic lobsters or Coral reefs, they all have a reward of their own but the real reward comes from sharing these experiences with others. I have come to realize that as much as we divers enjoy the peace and beauty of the underwater world, we are very social "critters" !!

Being a member of U.D.C.M. has provided me with the vehicle to not only hone my diving skills and explore new sites but to interact with a great group of people. By serving on the clubs board, it gives me the opportunity to give back something to a group that has given me so much.

Secretary
Tom Roufos

Activities Coordinator

Kevin Brook

Kevin Brook

 

I am new to diving, Certified in July of 2009. I grew up near the ocean, and have been trying to get back there for the past 25 years. Diving has given me the opportunity to finally get back. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone better.

Membership Coordinator

Rich Atkins

I started diving in the spring of 2008 after my certification in June 3, 2008. I plan on taking more training this year to improve on my diving skills.

What first got me interested in diving was a snorkeling trip in Jamaica. From that point on I wanted to get more involved in scuba diving and explore more of the underwater world.

I have always had a great love of the outdoors and have enjoyed skiing, hiking, skydiving and kayaking. Scuba diving will add another world to explore!