Progress has always driven Ellis International forward. Through continuous, real-world operations, research, auditing and innovation, we remain the authority in aquatic safety and operations — setting the standards the industry follows.

Innovation That Defines the Industry

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About Ellis International

Ellis International provides a fully integrated suite of consulting, technology, training, education and management solutions. Founded by Jeff Ellis in1983, Ellis International leverages more than 40 years of operational excellence. Today, with more than 850 Cient partners in 43 countries, we deliver a seamless, end-to-end approach that supports aquatic-anchored projects from initial concept and safety consulting through ongoing daily operations.

Ellis International is guided by a Board of Directors whose members bring decades of operational experience across every facet of the industry. This team’s strength comes not only from their expertise, but from years of working together - in the field, in leadership and volunteer roles across allied industries, and in collaboration, both for work and for fun. We are colleagues, friends, experts, advocates.

Leadership with Depth

Board Of Directors

Our global professional team includes experienced professionals with real-world experience as owners, operators and leaders. Like no other company in the world, the Ellis International team possesses a full range of facility design, maintenance and operations expertise. Staff hold and maintain important industry certifications, serve on boards and committees, help shape industry standards, teach at leading conferences and advocate globally. We are committed to elevating the industry through continuing education, research and volunteerism.

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Jeff Ellis

Founder & Chairman

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Richard "RAC" Carroll

COO | Ellis & Associates

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Jerica Cyr

COO | Jeff Ellis Management

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Scott Deisley

Managing Director | Safety Skills Training

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Johnathan Hartman

VP Business & Finance | Ellis International

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Joe Stefanyak

VP | Ellis Learning

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Brian Kenwell

CIO | Ellis International

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Mark Oostman

VP | Ellis Aquatic Vigilance Systems

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Brian Stovall

COO | Ellis360

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Benjamin Strong

COO | Ellis International & Ellis Aquatic Innovations

Members of Ellis International’s leadership team actively shape the global aquatics conversation and share their expertise through speaking engagements, committee work and participation in:

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Ellis International is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Meet our executive leadership team

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

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