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Meet our Staff

The members at Des Moines Skydivers collectively have decades of combined experience and tens of thousands of jumps. Each member is certified by the United States Parachute Association, having undergone rigorous training to attain their diverse ratings.

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Tom

AFFI, Videographer

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Mark D.

TI

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Chad

AFFI, Chief Pilot

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Hixxx

Senior Rigger

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Derek

TI

Mark G

Mark G.

TI

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Hashem

AFFI

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A.J.

DZM, AFFI, TI, S&TA

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Huddleson

TI

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Sherry

Master Rigger

Frank

Frank

AFFI, TI

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Josh

TI, S&TA

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Kari

Coach, Videographer

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Landen

Ground Support

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Gabe

AFFI, TI, Assistant Chief Pilot

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Gabby

Video Coordinator, AFFI

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Jake

AFFI, Videographer

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Mike

Coach

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Scott

Coach

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Brandy

AFFI

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Kaine

AFF Coordinator, AFFI, TI, S&TA

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Lindsay

Marketing Coordinator

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Andrew

Videographer

AFFI – Accelerated Freefall Instructor

TI – Tandem Instructor

S&TA – Safety & Training Advisor

All of our Instructors are also dedicated to coaching and mentoring students,

ensuring comprehensive support throughout your training.

Sunset photo of the Cessna 182 inside the hangar.
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