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Meet Our Team
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Archaeological Discovery
Ventures
Thank you for taking the time
to learn more about our team/family here at ADVL. Please note that while
names of our various team members are provided herein, All Communications should be directed to our CFO, Dr. Branon
A. Edwards. Thank you for your courtesy in honoring this
request.
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Dr.
Benilous on the Front Cover
of TIME Magazine
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Dr. Victor P.
Benilous
Chairman/CEO
At the helm since it's
inception and credited with finding the Oldest Wreck in the Western
Hemisphere, Dr. Benilous founded and continues to lead the
Archaeological Discovery Ventures team. He is also Chancellor of The Palm Beach Theological Seminary
College and Chairman of Iconic
Ventures, LLC
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He is an active member of his community and is an
ardent art collector. A well-known Palm Beach business man, Dr. Benilous
has owned The Ambrosia Restaurant for over 30 years, a favorite among
locals and tourists alike having been voted 'Best Pizza in Palm Beach
County" for over a decade and voted "Best Restaurant in Palm Beach County"
in 2010. Ambrosia is also known as "The Art Gallery Restaurant" because of
its extensive art collection. |
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Sue Benilous
Secretary/Treasurer
Constant companion, advisor, and
business partner to Dr. Benilous in every way, Sue is an
accomplished researcher and speaks numerous languages. She worked as
Research Assistant for many years for Dr. Peter Throckmorton, the
Father of Underwater Archaeology. Sue is instrumental in planning
and researching our various projects and is known for her intuitive
contributions to all aspects of the team and its operations. Sue is
also Secretary/Treasurer of Iconic
Ventures, LLC. |
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Dr. Edwards with the Isabella
Emerald from an Interview with IAIR Magazine
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Dr. Branon A. Edwards
Chief
Financial Officer/Dive Team Leader
Dr. Edwards wears many
hats within our operations. In addition to his financial role as
Chief Financial Officer for ADVL, he is also our Dive Team Leader.
His true passions are art collecting, sailing, and scuba
diving. He has been diving since age 9 and received his first PADI
certification at age 13. He is a certified Divemaster, a competitive
spearfisherman, and has logged thousands of dives. Dr. Edwards
is also President of Iconic Ventures,
LLC and Acquisitions Director for The Palm Beach
Theological Seminary College. Dr. Edwards has worked
in a variety of industries from Fortune 500 companies to local
and international non-profit
organizations.
+786-417-4910 Direct Phone
Branon@ADVentures-Inc.com
Branon@EmeraldTreasure.com
Branon@Theology101.org
Branon@IconicV.com |
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Dr. Joseph A. Fiorentino
Surface Team
Leader
Dr. Fiorentino is the newest member of our team,
but brings vast knowledge and experience in marine operations.
Having grown up in the Florida Keys, Dr. Fiorentino has logged
countless trips on near shore and offshore. Dr. Fiorentino has a
background in the film industry and has also run a successful Miami
Beach real estate firm. He also serves as Vice President at Iconic Ventures, LLC where he
heads up all of its entertainment projects. |
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Dr. Henry
Staff Archaeologist
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Dr. Christopher Kulik
Staff
Archaeologist
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John
Fine
Staff
Writer/Diver
John Fine is an accomplished writer and author and has
been published in numerous magazines, journals, and newspapers around the
globe. An avid scuba diver, John is also an accomplished underwater
photographer. |
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