Frogman Team

Manfred Uhl - Owner / Instructor

Bio : Manfred not only started Frogman Dive center but was a big part of the diving community before starting the shop. Starting with public diving in 1975 he has continued to keep up to date with the changes in the diving industry. Manfred has extensive knowledge of diving both locally and abroad. He also specializes with equipment use, set up, and repair.

Certification Level : Master Instructor

Matthew Westpheling- Instructor

Certification Level : Instructor

Bio : Matthew started diving in 2007 and continued to earn more certifications, gaining more knowledge and skill along the way. He is a water treatment chemist and combined his love for diving and the water to become a dive instructor teaching the next generation of divers. Matthew has a special love for technical diving, especially cave diving. He is our in house rebreather diver specializing in the KISS Rebreathers and can more times than not be found traveling to cave dive.

Steven Gee - Instructor

Certification Level : Open Water / Classified Instructor

Bio : SSI Open Water Scuba Instructor, with advanced training across 11 specialty disciplines and additional certification in Classified Diving operations. Backed by real-world emergency medical experience as a licensed Wilderness EMT, training emphasizes safety, confidence, situational awareness, and practical underwater skills — from first-time divers to advanced specialty instruction. Passionate about building capable, calm, and confident divers through professional, hands-on training both in and out of the water.

Lynn Birchmier - Dive Master

Certification Level : Dive Master

Bio : Experienced SSI Dive Master and physician with a passion for leading unforgettable dive adventures around the world. From the crystal waters of the Maldives and the vibrant reefs of the Red Sea to the remote islands of Indonesia, dives are guided with a focus on safety, confidence, exploration, and creating incredible underwater experiences. Combining medical expertise with years of international diving experience, every trip is approached with professionalism, calm leadership, and a genuine love for sharing the beauty of the ocean with others.

Bryan Benne- Instructor

Certification Level : Instructor

Bio : Coming Soon

Joey Woodbury-

Certification Level : Dive Master

Bio : With nearly 10 years of diving experience Joey is a former public safety diver for Lees Summit Underwater Recovery. While with LSUR he was involved in evidence, body, car and boat recoverys. He has traveled and dove in many countries with speciality guiding to the Riveria Maya, Mexico, where he has dove local cenotes (underground rivers), Cozumel and all up and down the east coast of the Riviera Maya. He maintains extensive knowlodge of diving and equipment and continues to educate himself on new technologies and dive safety.