Mark Flory is a native Floridian and an avid outdoorsman. He has been Scuba Diving since 1992. His Diving Certifications include:
- NAUI Dive Instructor
- NAUI Technical Diver
- NAUI CPR/First AID/ O2 Instructor
- NSS/CDS Cavern Diver
- IANTD CCR Full Cave Diver
- IANTD CCR Dive Supervisor
- IANTD CCR Full Trimix Diver
He has been an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) qualified science diver since 2006. He is a US Coast Guard licensed boat Captain and is also a Private Pilot. He is a certified Cadillac Master Craftsman and has been a local small business owner for over 22 years. He has been married 31 years to Rebecca, together they have three children and four grandchildren.