Dive RAID International President Paul Toomer announced this week that is stepping aside to take up new duties as vide president of product development and member relations.
In this new role, Toomer will work with PJ Prinsloo to develop new courses and update the more than 120 programs the agency currently offers.
Toomer will also head up the new Training Advisory Group (TAG) at RAID. This group has been set up to give professional advice to RAID’s executives while helping to keep standards current and new courses relevant in the recreational scuba, freediving, technical scuba and rebreather markets.
According to Toomer:
“Prior to taking on the president’s job, under the previous company ownership, I thrived as Director Diver Training. It was a job I loved, and I am very happy to think that I’ll be involved once more in Training Department business. As the agency has expanded its reach during the past 12 months, keeping up with the daily demands of our membership worldwide has more than doubled because our network of dive centres and professionals has grown. And so, I’m excited that this new position means I’ll be able to share some of that workload, and keep the level of customer service among the highest in the industry.”
He added:
“Under the new management team, RAID is more stable now than it’s ever been. And on a personal note, as the company moves forward in 2023, I will be able to spend more time with my family, and on personal projects without negatively affecting its continued growth. This is a perfect balance for me and for RAID.”
