Meet the Owner, Kirk

Kirk, the visionary behind DiVE KS, a full-service boutique dive center in Beverly, MA, has been diving since 1998 and inspiring divers shortly after becoming a PADI professional diver in 2006. His deep passion for the underwater world ignited a lifelong dedication to diving, culminating in the founding of DiVE KS in 2014, where the footprint for exceptional training, expertise, personalized instruction, and a commitment to excellence define the experience!

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Renowned for his meticulous, enthusiastic, and engaging teaching style, Kirk has traveled the globe, sharing his expertise with students and other professionals ‘top-side’, and in diverse underwater environments. Whether leading group classes or offering exclusive private instruction, he embarks on the same voyage—to make your diving dreams a reality!​

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As Kirk always says, you step in, take a breath, and your life changes forever!™️

Meet Erika

Erika is the powerhouse behind DiVE KS—bringing our travel dreams to life and turning bucket-list destinations into unforgettable adventures. From marketing and media production to website design, merchandise, and day-to-day operations, there’s not much she doesn’t do to keep DiVE KS running smoothly.

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Certified in 2017 right here in Massachusetts, Erika’s passion for exploration took her all the way to Australia and across Southeast Asia, where her love for travel and the underwater world truly flourished. That same spirit of adventure has fueled the growth of our thriving travel department.

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And yes, Erika does dive in New England! You’ll often find her at her favorite local spot, visiting the legendary 100-year-old blue lobster, “Bluey.”

Whether she’s welcoming new divers into the DiVE KS family or coordinating our global dive expeditions, Erika’s enthusiasm, creativity, and genuine love for the ocean shine through in everything she does.

Meet Brian

Brian is one of our Divemasters at DiVE KS, with over 35 years of diving experience, originally certified right here in New England! 

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While Brian spends most of his dive time exploring New England’s coastal waters, he’s also logged dives in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations, including Grand Cayman, Bonaire, Bermuda, Florida, Spain, and—of course—our favorite getaway, Roatán!

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Whether he’s leading local dives or joining our group expeditions, Brian brings his deep knowledge, love for the ocean, and great sense of humor to every adventure.