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Tom Mount takes back control of IANTD July 7, 2006

Posted by Andy Carroll in : Training , trackback

It appears that Tom Mount as regained control of the International Association of Technical Divers (IANTD) technical diving training agency. I am not sure how this will effect divers on the whole but we can probably expect a revamp of some of the courses, and some movement of instructors to and from other similar agencies like TDI, PSA etc. Here is the press release;

Effective June 25, 2006, Tom and Patti Mount have come to an Agreement with Rudi Asseer whereby Mr. Asseer has agreed to return full financial and operational control of IANTD back to the Mounts. In doing so, all parties have agreed that all ownership, interest in and management control of IANTD has been returned to the direction of IANTD’s shareholders: Tom and Patti Mount, David Mount and Joseph Dituri. As part of the parties’ agreement, Mr. Asseer has also agreed to return all IANTD, equipment, merchandise and products to the Mounts.

While operational control of IANTD has been fully restored to the Mounts pursuant to this Agreement, certain financial issues remain outstanding and to be resolved between the Mounts and Mr. Asseer. The parties have agreed to a methodology that will hopefully assist them to resolve and transition through these difficult issues in an expeditious manner, to the benefit of both the parties and IANTD members.

As most are aware, IANTD strives to be on the cutting edge of advancements in diving technologies and we remain dedicated to continuing that pursuit. Most of you are already aware of new and more streamlined support for registrations and ordering merchandise that are being introduced. Please keep your eyes open as IANTD plans to unveil other new and inventive offerings that should assure that IANTD remains ahead of the “pack”.

All of us at IANTD look forward to serving you with professionalism and personal attention and commitment to our members’ success. IANTD knows that our success and that of our members is interwoven with bonds of strong, effective communication and mutual support. We thank each and every one of you for your cooperation, friendship and support in the past and during this upcoming and challenging transition.

Tom and Patti Mount
and Rudi Asseer