Ian is from Los Angeles, CA and was raised next to the ocean his entire life. He is a diver, surfer, swimmer, and casual beach-goer. He first became PADI open-water certified when he was 13 years old in Key Largo, FL. Since then, he's been on numerous dive trips around the world including Belize, the Dominican Republic, Catalina Island, and Lake Hydra. Diving in the Silfra Fissure in Iceland is next on his list. He currently holds an Advanced Open Water Certification and is working to eventually become a Dive Master. In addition to his aquatic hobbies, he also loves sports, performing arts, and dogs.