Board Members for 2013

Dr. A. Jose' Jones - Founder

Dr. Jones is professor emeritus of Marine and Environmental Science at the University of the District of Columbia. He is the founder of the Underwater Adventure Seekers, which was established in 1959 and is one of the oldest continuously-operating scuba diving clubs in the world. Dr. Jones also is a co-founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, which was founded in 1991 in Washington, DC. Dr. Jones, a scuba diving instructor (PADI MSDT #1031) and underwater photographer/videographer, has made over 6000 dives in more than 50 different countries.

Dr. Jones is a marine biologist who holds a Ph.D. from Georgetown University. He also studied marine biology as a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Queensland in Australia. Dr. Jones has been awarded numerous dive-related awards throughout the country and abroad and currently serves on the Divers Alert Network’s Board of Directors. Dr. Jones’ vision and dedication to UAS, NABS and the dive industry has rendered him one of the most recognized and respected dive professionals in the world.

President - Steven Taylor

Vice President - John Buchanan

Secretary - Carlyn Cole

Treasurer - Faye Ansari

• Member since: 2009
• Over 50 dives, including travel to the Bahamas,Costa Rica, Roatan Honduras, and Belize
• Advanced Open Water
• Other Positions in UAS: Treasurer 2012
• Profession: Network Administrator

Dive Coordinator - Frank Fennell

• Member since: 2002
• Over 350 dives
• Rescue Diver-2006, Divemaster-2009
• Frank has traveled extensively diving through the Caribbean, South America, and United States

As Dive Coordinator for the 2013 season Frank will provide members with a range of interesting, stimulating, and enjoyable opportunities to help facilitate one of the club's main goal - diving.

Safety Officer - Earnest Franklin