NAUI Executive Director Dallas Edmiston brings a varied background of executive and director level decision-making skills to the organization. He became a NAUI Instructor in 1974. Edmiston has been an active NAUI Instructor for more than 41 years, teaching Recreational, Leadership and Technical courses. He is the founder and former co-owner of Discover Diving, a successful scuba retail establishment in Buffalo. He was also elected by the NAUI membership and served on the NAUI Board of Directors for more than eight years.