About Bob's Dive Shop

 

Bob’s Dive Shop (BDS) is Fresno’s oldest and most trusted name in SCUBA training. Since 1972, Bob’s Dive Shop (BDS) has trained thousands of divers and has become the way Fresno residents discover the beauty and excitement of the underwater world.

The Tostenson Family has owned and operated BDS since its inception in 1972 and has become one of the oldest dive stores in the country with single family ownership. We love introducing people just like you to the thrill of diving and hope you will stop into our store and discuss learning to scuba dive. We strive to be “The best” Scuba instructional program anywhere.

 

The Bob's Dive Shop Crew

Our Staff is composed of the most experienced staff and instructors around. We love to dive and love introducing others to the wonders of diving the Oceans of the world. Many of our past student divers return to travel with us year after year and tell us that diving with us is the reason they come back. Hearing this is more than just a pat on the back for us, watching students improve their diving skills and experience the excitement of diving gives us a special sense of pride and satisfaction!

BDS Staff Members

  • Mary Tostenson - Owner, Dive Travel Escort, Century Diver
  • Heather Brown - Office Manager
  • Brandon Williams - Advanced Open Water Diver
  • Ed Salamone – Director of SCUBA Training
  • Jeff McGrath - SSI/PADI Master Instructor

BDS Dive Leaders

  • Chuck Robinson – Dive Control Specialist
  • Phil Souza – Dive Control Specialist