Aqueos Announces the Retirement of Travis Detke
Broussard, LA – Aqueos announces the pending retirement of Travis Detke effective this May 31. Travis has been with Aqueos for the past 12 years, serving as our VP of Operations for 10 1/2 years and the VP of Sales for the balance. Travis is retiring with over 50 years of oilfield experience, including 47 in the offshore diving industry. He began his offshore career with Sub Sea International in the North Sea, came ashore with Sub Sea in various positions, and subsequently worked with Global Industries, TransCoastal Marine, Aquatica/Cal Dive International, and Aqueos.
A consummate professional, Travis is known for his focus on safety and his support of the diving industry. Travis served on the ADCI Board of Directors for six years as the Gulf Coast Chapter Chairman and in numerous other positions and roles. He has earned the respect and friendship of numerous clients and co-workers throughout our industry. Travis looks forward to improving his sporting clay score and visiting/traveling/cruising with his wife, Jo Ann, and grandchildren. Please reach out to him and congratulate him on his outstanding career. Join Aqueos and wish him the best in a long and well-deserved retirement.
“A lifetime ago, I started working in a challenging and fun industry. There have been so many changes and improvements over the years, but the one constant is the caliber and passion of the many incredible people with whom I have had the pleasure and honor of working in those years. It has been a basic rule of diving that if the diver can’t complete the task during his dive, he should leave the next diver in good shape to advance or complete the work. I hope I am remembered for doing that for the diving industry and Aqueos. I’m truly blessed to have been an integral part of this incredible company and team of dedicated personnel. The decision to move on has not been easy, but I am excited to get started on the next chapter, enjoying myself while continuing to be challenged”, states Travis.
Ted Roche, Aqueos’ CEO, states, “When Travis joined Aqueos, we knew we were gaining a man of quality and character who would assist in bringing Aqueos to the next level, and he certainly delivered on all counts. Through cyclical rough years, he helped to advance Aqueos. Our core values of diver safety and professionalism have always been aligned. Over the past twelve years, through its peaks and valleys, his dedication and commitment helped develop the culture we created and now enjoy. He assisted in building the foundation for continued sustained growth and the ongoing legacy of Aqueos. He will be truly missed, and we wish him a long and well-deserved retirement”.
