Biography
Having come from a family with 3 generations of commercial divers, Jason's life was closely connected to the ocean. Age 16 he was an accomplished water man, Surf Life Saver, NAUI Open Water Diver closely connected to NSRI. He was recruited into the South African Navy in 1991, as a part one clearance diver, Receiving "The most practical diver of course" award. Jason then spent the next 2 years gaining experience with underwater explosives, mine counter measures, and Operational dive team procedures.
In 1994 he left the Navy and spent the next 10 years working as a sport diving instructor, diamond diver, up the west coast of Africa, Skipper in the Caribbean, Crewing on cruise ships, working as a commercial diver both inshore and offshore, salvaging the wreck of the Grosvenor.
Jason returned to Cape Town in 2003, taking up a position with the South African Museums, Maritime Division. While writing an article on his experience in the tropics for a local dive magazine Jason was introduced to Jimmy Fraser, it was on this meeting that the Frog Squad was born.
Today Jason, Jimmy and AJ run the Frog Squad. "We offer a Leadership team of Marine professionals, all ex Navy, with 20 years plus experience in the Film industry, you can't beat that anywhere in the world". Jason has coordinated projects around the globe, including Jack Ryan in Colombia, The Wreck in Greece, White Lotus in Thailand, War 2 in Abu Dhabi, Red Sea Dive resort in Egypt and Namibia, Malang and Island Doctor in Mauritius.
Having spent the last 22 years coordinating, Jason now also spends his days Underwater operating the Camera. His Underwater credits include Jack Ryan, My Spy, Tomb Raider, One Piece, Red Sea Dive resort, Outlander, last face, Tiger house, Resident Evil, North-men, The Giver, Dark Tower and Blacksails to name a few.
Going forward the future looks bright for both the Frog Squad and Jason. "Our plan it to grab hold of the opportunities that present themselves, and always be mindful that we are privileged to do what we love as a career. We also remain thankful for those opportunities afforded to us by the industry and the faith that Producers have in us, This we will never take for granted"
