Our Mission
DMZ Scuba exists to make scuba diving feel modern, personal, and worth returning to. We build custom training paths that respect your time, your goals, and your schedule - then we keep the momentum going with experiences that make diving a lifestyle instead of a one-time class.
Custom, Not Cookie-Cutter
We tailor each class to the diver in front of us instead of forcing a rigid progression.
Hand-Crafted Experience
Every detail is designed to feel intentional, personal, and worth your time.
Modern Tools, Modern Mindset
We use current training tools and a modern approach to keep diving exciting and accessible.
Why We Built DMZ
Traditional dive shops often rely on tired tactics and fixed schedules that make it hard for new divers to get started - and even harder to stay engaged. We built DMZ Scuba to change that. Our approach focuses on flexibility, skill retention, and building a community that keeps people diving long after certification.
- Classes scheduled around real life, not rigid start dates.
- Skill coaching that revisits what you need without rushing the rest of the class.
- Trip, training, and local events that keep divers active and connected.
Meet the Founder
Zach became a scuba instructor in 2023 and was one of the youngest instructors certified in the Midwest. He is known for a yellow full face mask, showing up in a drysuit at unexpected destinations, and bringing a technical, curiosity-driven approach to every dive.
His background includes public safety training exposure (not certified to teach, but able to refer you to the right resources), adaptive diver experience, and product testing through Ocean Comm Inc. That blend of technical knowledge and real-world diving is what shaped the DMZ approach.
Highlights
- Instructor since 2023 - among the youngest in the Midwest.
- Adaptive diver experience and inclusive training mindset.
- Product testing experience with Ocean Comm Inc.
- Public safety training knowledge and trusted referrals.
- Signature yellow full face mask and drysuit travel dives.
Ready to dive differently?
Tell us your goals and we will build a training plan that fits your schedule.