Dusty was a founding director of Contract Diving Services, one of Australia’s foremost commercial diving companies.

His experience as a naval clearance diver over seven years, plus his extensive involvement in the offshore and onshore diving industry over the last three decades, make Dusty one of the most experienced diving operations managers in the industry. Dusty has been involved in the commercial diving industry since his honourable discharge from the Royal Australian Navy in 1973.

After his initial move to Western Australia, he was eagerly sought after by diving companies in Bass Strait and was involved in lay barges, ABS surveys, salvage operations, etc. Later he became involved in the early development of the offshore oil industry in Western Australia and was involved with deep saturation diving on various drilling vessels.

Dusty is one of the most competent diving supervisors and managers in Australia and is highly respected throughout the industry. He was instrumental in the introduction into the RAN of the remotely operated rescue vehicle (RORV) known as Remora.

Dusty is currently General Manager Operations Support Services for TUCF. He is also an active serving member of the Australian Army Reserve, holding the rank of Captain.