STAFF BIOS
George Carter
George has been a scuba instructor for over 20 years. Today, his personal mission is to ignite in his students the passion he has for scuba diving. His resume includes 15 years as the commander of the Baltimore County Police department's Underwater Recovery Team which is now considered one of the most elite recovery units in the country. His expertise and advice are sought by organizations throughout the world and his knowledge and understanding of the sport have been published in numerous books and articles.
In 1989, he was recruited by the Institute of Aeronautical and Archeological Research to help recover historical aircraft. As their current Director of Diving Operations, his involvement has resulted in the recovery and identification of over 60 historic aircrafts and ship wrecks.
George's motto is: education and training are the keys to safety and success. George hopes to establish Undersea Outfitters as the the premier diving school and resource center in Maryland, focused solely on the ultimate success of the individual!
Laird Brown
Laird Brown has been around water most of his life. His 20 years in the U. S. Navy exposed him to some of the best diving technology available. After serving 2 years at the Navy’s Advanced Test Station, Laird was assigned to Project CURVE which was responsible for the development of the Navy’s first unmanned underwater vehicle. This vehicle was utilized extensively in the recovery of unexploded munitions from the ocean floor. Due to his expertise with this system Laird was instrumental in the Atomic bomb recovery off Rota, Spain in over 3000 feet of water. Completing his tour of duty with Project CURVE Laird was reassigned to Aircraft Rescue in the Philippines and later attended the Navy Dive School aboard the U. S. S. Simon Lake. Laird became involved with Undersea Outfitters in 2004 where his enthusiasm and expertise became an immediate asset. With Rafid’s retirement in the spring of 2007, Laird assumed Rafid’s ownership in the corporation. His years of experience and his infectious enthusiasm insures that Undersea Outfitters will continue to provide the best possible service to the diving community.
Tim Crawford
Tim started out diving just like everyone else does. He walked into a dive store, enrolled in a class just because SCUBA seemed like it might be fun. That course ignited a fire that grows more intense with each dive. From his early beginnings Tim immersed himself in diving and dedicated several years to learning all he could. Countless classes, dive trips, and seminars only increased his enjoyment of the sport. Tim committed himself to helping others find the passion that he had discovered and began assisting beginners in classroom and pool training. After a few years of assisting other instructors it was time for him to step up to the next level. Tim pursued his instructor credentials and after completing the SSI Instructor Training Program he began teaching others. Tim’s broad personal experiences have taken him to many of the world’s best dive spots. Those experiences along with his passion for the sport provide his students with a fun and rewarding experience. Undersea Outfitters is proud to have Tim on our staff and students enrolled in his class have to work hard not to be as inspired as he is.
