Team

Meet the dedicated team behind our exceptional travel experiences. With a passion for exploration and a commitment to outstanding service, each team member brings their unique expertise to ensure your journey is unforgettable. From expert guides to behind-the-scenes planners, we work together to create seamless, memorable adventures tailored to your every need.

  • Cheryl Patterson

    Cheryl was born and raised in London, England, and has been an avid traveler since visiting Venice at the age of 8. During her school years, she traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Mediterranean and her early passion for travel…

  • John Patterson

    John Patterson is a military veteran with 32 years of expertise in the aviation industry, starting with the Air Force and later transitioning to the corporate sector. While he has played an integral behind-the-scenes role in various functions at Deep…

  • Kari Brown

    About the time Deep Blue Adventures was being created, Kari was taking her first plunges into the cool waters of southern Michigan, a giant stride not only into diving but a first step towards Deep Blue Adventures. While we met…

  • Justine Venrick

    Justine grew up in the beautiful mountainous state of Colorado. Once she was first introduced to the ocean however, that’s when her true passion started to blossom. At the age of 10 years old, she took her first scuba class…

  • Andrew Patterson

    Andrew left his career as a Marine Biologist at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in 2022 to pursue a master’s degree in business. After years of part-time assistance with rates, bookings, and the website at Deep Blue, he joined the company full-time…

  • Cindy Knutson

    Having raised 2 boys to near adulthood, Cindy seized the opportunity to earn her SCUBA certification when she re connected with and married a classmate from Jr. High school. Scott, an avid diver and underwater videographer helped coach Cindy though…

  • Alexandra (Alex) Patterson

    Alexandra “Alex” Patterson is our team’s Marketing Executive who oversees our social media, handles press releases, creates newsletters, is in charge of marketing materials, and beyond! If you’re familiar with Deep Blue Adventures, you’ve likely met Alex or have seen…