Divemaster

Richard was born in the Philippines. Starting as an electrical engineer in 1997, Richard found that his passion for diving was stronger than his desire to continue working as a manager at a mining company. He started diving in 2000, becoming a divemaster in 2004 and in 2009 he became an instructor. Richard has been working for Salt Cay Divers since January of 2009, and has been a beloved member of the staff ever since. Outside of diving, he enjoys wind surfing, kayaking and gardening, and he recently was able to certify his daughter as a junior open water diver.

Divemaster

Ollie was one of the founders of Salt Cay Divers. He is a much loved Divemaster who has a passion for diving! He was born and raised in the Turks and Caicos and although he has been a dive master in Grand Turk for the past 10 years, he has returned to Salt Cay, his true island home.

Ken Chaletzky originates from the Boston area. In 1967 he moved to Washington, D.C. where he received his BBA from The George Washington University in 1971, and in 1974 received his MBA from The Wharton School. He and co-owner Dirck started a computerized typesetting company in 1974 and in 1979 they started Copy General and grew it to be the largest chain of copy shops in DC. Ken, who recently retired, was President & CEO of Copy General. He served on the Dean’s Board of Advisors at GW’s School of Business and is treasurer of the Loudoun First Responders Foundation. Ken received his initial scuba training at the Pentagon Officers’ Athletic Club and has been a certified open water diver for over 55 years with additional advanced certifications. He has dived all over the world including every continent except Antarctica. “You’re never too old to dive.”

Dirck resides in the United States and is the co-founder of several successful businesses including Circle Graphics, the Print and Graphics Newspaper, and the worldwide chain of Copy General business centers. He served as president of Copy General Corporation from 1981 until 2001, and was active in re-establishing the private sector printing industry in Eastern Europe during the 1990’s and beyond. Dirck has been a featured speaker for many prominent organizations and government agencies, including the Association of American Publishers, the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives, the Pratt Institute and the World Bank. Dirck has served on the Board of Directors of Print Image International, was Vice-Chair of the Board of the Foreign Student Service Council, Washington, D.C., and is currently assisting in efforts to finalize a World Heritage site designation for the Turks and Caicos Islands in the British West Indies.

Customer Service Concierge

Joy Renes comes to us from the Philippines, she joined the staff of Salt Cay Divers in 2023 and works as our customer service concierge. She is charge of taking care of our guests and helping them plan their seas and land adventures and settling them in to their accommodations. Joy is passionate about interacting with people and making them feel welcome. Prior to joining Salt Cay Divers, Joy worked in a call center for 10 years and did online teaching. She also acted as virtual assistant, helping get details and responsibilities taken care of. Joy is a AB Masscom graduate and is described as being outgoing. She loves connecting with new people and learning about them. In her free time she likes dancing, singing and watching movies. Always up for adventure Joy likes to try new things and explore new places.