Board of Directors
Board Chairman: Kevin Nosalek
Kevin Nosalek has been a part of SEAKERS Aquatic Adventures since its inception. Alongside Shannon McAteer, he has helped grow the organization from a small group at Crossroads Church to a North Carolina non-profit organization. But, it is not only the organization that has grown. As part of SEAKERS, Kevin has continued to develop his diving resume to better meet the needs of
the group. In 2017, he completed his NAUI Divemaster certification. Currently, he is working to complete his NAUI Instructor rating. In addition to assisting SEAKERS' students during their certification dives and mentoring certified divers to further develop their skills, as a technical diver, Kevin also enjoys cave diving and recently completed his training in closed-circuit rebreather diving on the Poseidon Se7en. Kevin’s wife, Amanda, is a North Carolina law enforcement officer. Together they have two children, Samantha and Colby. Both Amanda and Samantha became certified divers through SEAKERS. Eight-year-old Colby is counting down the days till his 10th birthday when he can also earn his NAUI certification. Professionally, Kevin works as a pilot for the world’s largest operator of private jets. In 2015, he earned a master of art in English from East Carolina University.
Board Member: Col. Bill Bickel
Board Member: Daryl Huffman
With over 30 years in the world of sales, Daryl Huffman has done almost every job there is to do in a business. Currently, Daryl serves as the Executive Director at Duncan-Parnell with experience in business development, personnel
management, sales, sales management, operations, service, training and technical support. His specialties include business planning, forecasting, budgeting, P&L, team building and creating the vision for the next generation of business.
In his personal life, Daryl loves to do short term mission trips; help others to fulfill their dreams; mentor youth to grow up to be all they can be; and, help in any way possible. God has blessed Daryl with the ability to give back to others with both the time and financial means to support the causes he believes in. Daryl sees his leadership position with SEAKERS as a blessing that has allowed him to grow his diving skills while helping others overcome their fears and make that first dive.
Board Member: James Wheeler
Dr. James Wheeler joined the SEAKERS Board in 2019.
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Bill Bickel earned his first scuba rating in 2017 at the age of 67. After participating in his first SEAKERS dive event, he quickly gained a passion for the organization and its mission. Not only has his dedication to the organization led him to join the SEAKERS leadership team, he has also added Nitrox and Advanced Diver certifications to his resume.
Bill served 38 years in the United States Army both as an active duty officer and as a reservist, retiring as a Colonel. Prior to going to active duty, he worked as a Special Agent for the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Since retiring from the Army in 2008, he works as a Lead Associate for Booz, Allen, Hamilton where he leads numerous programs and projects. He holds Bachelor, Master of Education, and Master of Strategic and International Affairs degrees.
Bill believes strongly in the goals and milestones of SEAKERS as a Christian ministry and sees the ability to use scuba diving as a vehicle to touch people with God’s magnificent underwater creations.
“From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders … He is bolted to earth. But, man has only to sink beneath the surface to be free.” Jacques-Yves Cousteau