David is a senior engineer/manager for ZIN Technologies, Inc., specializing in space flight hardware design, manufacture, and testing for NASA Glenn Research Center. He began his diving career in 1995 and currently holds dive certifications up through trimix and AIMA/NAS Level 3. David began searching for and finding shipwrecks off his boat "Sea Dragon" in 2001 when he founded the Cleveland Underwater Explorers (CLUE). David graduated Purdue University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering. He is presently enrolled in Flinders University's Maritime Archaeology program pursuing a Masters Degree in Maritime Archaeology and has recently received his Graduate Certificate in Maritime Archaeology.
Kevin Magee, Deputy Director
Kevin is the co-founder of CLUE and was certified for scuba in 1984. He moved to the Cleveland, OH, area in 1993 and discovered shipwreck diving in the Great Lakes shortly afterwards. He enthusiastically practices diving shipwrecks in Lake Erie as well as the other Great Lakes. He started technical diving in the late 1990's and has visited many of the pristine deep water wrecks that this form of diving allows. He is trimix certified and is a mechanical engineer for ZIN Technologies, Inc., at NASA Glenn Research Center.
Jim Paskert, Chief Researcher
Jim is President & CEO of VtecUSA, Inc., the North American division of Vtec/KPS, a Korean manufacturer of industrial vacuum automation components and accessories. He learned to dive and began to research Great Lakes shipwrecks in 1966 and ultimately made his first discovery and shipwreck dive on the steamer "Sand Merchant" in 1969. His resume includes a long list of diving, shipwreck finding, and related accomplishments.
Tom Kowalczk, Research and Remote Sensing
Tom is an executive at an automotive supplier company. He possesses strong leadership qualities, organizational abilities and a deep understanding of analytical problem solving. Tom is a life long resident of Ottawa county Ohio and grew up fishing and diving in Lake Erie. Tom began diving shipwrecks in 1965 and has been researching Great Lakes history ever since. He holds an International certification of safe scuba diving from NASDS and is a past scuba diving instructor. Active in the Great Lakes community, he is a member of The Association of Great Lakes Maritime History (AGLMH), Great Lakes Historical Society (GLHS) and Save Ontario’s Shipwrecks (SOS). He actively participated in the Canadian Pt. Pelee Passage shipwreck survey project. Tom is an experienced researcher, side scan sonar operator and scuba diver.
Lorry Wagner
Dr. Lorry Wagner (CEO of Phillips Electric) has a 35 year history of engineering and consulting expertise in a wide range of industries including electrical, industrial, nuclear, and financial services. A pioneer in the design and development of proprietary processes for industry, he has been awarded two patents, a trademark, and was the Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus for 1999. Most recently, he put up the Wind Turbine at the Great Lakes Science Center. Lorry started diving in 1976 and holds an Open Water dive certification. In his off time, he coaches swimming for the Solon Stars USA Swimming Club.
Associate Members:
Mike Jamison John Koch James Koch Ken Kusanke Cindy LaRosa
