Meet The Team
At Randy’s Dive Shop, our team isn’t just knowledgeable — we’re passionate, experienced, and fully invested in every diver who walks through our doors. From certified instructors to gear gurus, each member of our crew brings a deep love for the underwater world and a commitment to sharing it with others. Get to know the people who make your dive experience safe, exciting, and unforgettable.
Chaia & (Aaron) Schilke
Shop Owners
In 2021, Chaia and Aaron found out that Barb and Van were ready to retire the shop. Chaia suggested to Aaron that they should buy it which earned a look like she had 100 heads. However, one discussion led to another and January 1st 2022, Chaia and Aaron became the 3rd owners of the shop. They took it on with enthusiasm and the support of the amazing dive community, beginning a new adventure.
Tragically, in October of 2024, Aaron unexpectedly passed away. Chaia made the decision to continue forward.....
Stephanie & Jimmy Cook
This dynamic duo are currently in the Master Diver Program working their way toward leadership. Stephanie is most often right next to Chaia in the shop working alongside each other. Jimmy is the shop's Equipment Service Tech and typically seen in the compressor room. They love the outdoors and their 3 furry sidekicks- Koda, Ammo, & Echo.
T.J. Lloyd
NAUl Instructor
T.J. has been an active diver since 1984 and a NAUI instructor since August of 1986. Although most of T.J.’s diving experience has been in the freshwater quarries, lakes, and Great Lakes of the Northeastern U.S., he has also logged numerous dives off the Atlantic coast, Canada, the Carolinas, Florida’s springs, Florida’s coast, the Keys and the Bahamas. T. J. is certified to participate in cavern diving, wreck diving, and deep diving. He also may certify divers in Nitrox diving, Drysuit, Full face, Ice diving, Rescue diving, Equipment care & maintenance, Night diving, Advanced diver, Master Diver, and leadership levels including, Assistant Instructor, Divemaster, and originally qualified as a NAUI Course Director in 1992, has certified qualified candidates as NAUI Instructors.
David Rusnock
NAUl Instructor
I have wanted to be a scuba diver since watching Sea Hunt when I was 7. I tried it for the first time on a cruise in 1989. Took my first certification class in 1990 from the infamous Bill Silk and
continued to complete certifications until becoming a NAUI instructor in 1997. My wife and I have enjoyed diving in some beautiful locations over the years including Australia, Palau and Chuuk. After taking a break for about 10 years I started teaching again and I am proud to be a member of the Randy's team.
Bo Kwasny
NAUl Assistant Instructor
Diving for 14 years and teaching for 9!
Teach from open water to instructor.
BSA "Boy Scout of America" merit badge counselor.
BSA Assistant Scout Master.
My son is my dive buddy and also a certified advanced diver!
Dive east coast and midwest states.
Certifications:
Open Water, Nitrox, Advanced Diver, Deep Diver, Advance Rescue Diver, Master Diver, Drysuit Diver, Underwater Hunting & Collecting, Wreck Diver, Night Diver, Search & Recovery, and Digital Imaging.
"If you don't find me underwater, you will find me at the racetrack."
Mike Phillips
NAUl Assistant Instructor
Mike began diving in 2004 when he fell in love with the underwater world while on vacationing in Jamaica. Since then he has dove many of the Caribbean Islands and never met a shark he didn't like. Mike also dives the colder waters in Western PA and Ohio where the wildlife is equally interesting, if a little tamer. Mike is currently an NAUI Assistant Instructor and has been training new divers for the past four years. Mike especially enjoys working with younger divers and those with special needs, encouraging the next generation of scuba divers and welcoming them into the sport.
John Urban
NAUl Instructor
John has quite the experience and diving history!
1970 YMCA Certification for scuba diving
1973 PADI certified as basic scuba diver
1995 PADI certified as advanced scuba diver
1997 changed over to NAUI certified master scuba diver
1999 NAUI certified as dive master
Total dive experience: 42 years & 22 years as dive master
Chris Baradziej
NAUl Instructor
Chris's love of scuba started his very first dive in 2018 - he came across mnata rays, turtles, and octopuses in the beautiful waters of Bali, Indonesia accompanied by great friends. Since then he dove every chance he could get, earning his Open Water, EANx, Advanced Open Water, Master Diver, Advanced Rescue Diver, Training Assistant, and DEMP Certifications along the way to over 100 different dives.
In addition to his own training during the last few years, Chris has also been sharing his passion and helping to train new divers at Randy's Dive Shop where he is currently finishing up his Divemaster certificate. Chris has experience in and enjoys many different types of diving such as night diving, shipwrecks, caverns, drift and deep diving. Some of his favorite locations are Devil's Den & Key Largo in Florida, The Black Wall in Puerto Rico, and of course any place he can help new people experience the wonderful world of underwater!
Lauren
NAUl Divemaster
Hi, I'm Lauren and I'm a NAUl Divemaster. I have a special love for fish and all things aquatic, but I also really love dogs- especially my mini-goldendoodle, Teddy. I've been diving for 10 years, assisted teaching for 9, and aspire to be an instructor one day. I am an environmental consultant in Pittsburgh and have a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies.
In 2018 l did a study abroad in Australia where I studied Marine Biology and dove the Great Barrier Reef as often as I could. Other certifications I have are Advanced Rescue, Underwater Archaeology (PASST Survey Diver 1), Drysuit, Nitrox, and DAN (DEMP). You might see me assisting in teaching scuba classes, which is a great passion of mine. Nice to meet you!
Barb & Van McGhee
Barb and Van ran the shop for 40 years.. did you read that? FORTY YEARS!!! They have been invaluable to us and we plan to keep them involved as long as possible!
