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ABOUT US

 Bruce D. Omholt
In 1980 Bruce founded Trinity Engineering in Grand Rapids, Michigan following 16 years of various engineering and management positions with Ford Motor Company, E. F. Hauserman Company  and American Seating Company.  In 1981, he moved the company to Rohnert Park, California, where it currently manufactures custom retail fixtures.

Bruce retired from active management of Trinity Engineering in July 1998, and two months later initiated the Nautilus CCR project.  He has been working exclusively on the Nautilus project since that time.

 Cassidy "Casey" Omholt
A diving instructor since 1994, Casey joined the Nautilus CCR project in 1999. His primary responsibilities include process development, product testing and training.  Casey manages the Nautilus Training and Manufacturing Facility in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

 Peter F. Readey
A former British Merchant Marine Engineering Officer, Peter has used his comprehensive engineering background over the years to introduce innovative designs and products into the rebreather sector, consulting for and working with such companies as Drager, Fullerton Sherwood Engineering, Carleton Technologies, Cochran Consulting and Carmellan Research. He is founder and president of Steam Machines, Inc., Lebanon, TN, manufacturers of the PRISM Topaz CCR.

 A qualified commercial diver, Peter is also a Workshop Director for NAUI’s (National Association of Underwater Instructors) rebreather and technical training programs, member of the NAUI Rebreather Advisory Board, and Instructor Trainer for IANTD’s (International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers) rebreather and technical training programs.

 A guest speaker at many national and international conferences, Peter has been published by such organizations as AAUS (American Academy of Underwater Sciences) and the Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology (PACON).

 Sharon Readey
Since getting involved with closed circuit systems in the early 1990’s, Sharon has been an active participant working out the logistical support for the first Recreational Rebreather Try-Dives ever conducted in mass, all over the world from her native Wales, through America, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Sweden and Egypt to name a few.

 Her time is now spent continuing that logistic support as Vice President of Steam Machines, Inc., Lebanon, TN, covering the bookings and travels of its CCR rental fleet and sales support of units and CCR consumables.

 She is an avid amateur CCR historian and collector.

 Peter and Sharon Readey joined B an E  Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. in January 1999.