Jon grew up in New Bedford, MA and became familiar with the fishing community from a young age. He began his work with Fathom in 2019 working as a scientific diver on a freshwater mussel relocation project. In 2020 he was certified through National Marine Fisheries Services as an At-Sea Monitor working 2 years in the Northeast Groundfish Program as an at-sea fisheries biologist. Jon has since grown to fill several roles within the company including Lead Protected Species Observer, Observer Gear Manager, Marine Safety Trainer, Electronic Monitoring Reviewer, Vessel Operator, and Commercial and Scientific Diver.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
- Certified OTS FFM Regulator Technician · 2019
- NAUI SCUBA Advanced Open Water · 2019
- DAN+/SDI Emergency Oxygen for Diving Injuries · 2021
- DAN+/SDI CPR / First Aid / AED · 2021
- SDI Rescue Diver · 2022
- Kirby Morgan Dive Systems — Surface Supplied Diver · 2023
- AMSEA Marine Safety Instructor Trainer · 2021
- NOAA NE Fisheries Electronic Monitoring Reviewer · 2021
- Protected Species Observer · 2020
- NOAA NE Fisheries At-Sea Monitor · 2020