Meet the Team
Behind every dive, every story, and every piece of Masters Diving history is a group of passionate people who keep this community thriving. Tap or hover each card to learn more about the individuals who make it all possible.
Maryhelen Bronson
Chair
Email: bronsonmh@gmail.com
Joined Masters Diving: 2018
Maryhelen Bronson
Email: bronsonmh@gmail.com
Maryhelen dove in high school (1962-66) and college (1966-70) but didn’t find masters diving until 2018 and have been active in it ever since. I taught for 35 years, during which I earned a Ph.D in Health Education and had the opportunity to write a junior high and high school Health Education textbook. I am now retired where I spend my time reading, sewing, walking my dog and, of course, diving!
Ron Kontura
Vice Chair of Rules
Email: ronkontura@gmail.com
Joined Masters Diving: 1994
Ron Kontura
Email: ronkontura@gmail.com
Ron has served as Chairman of USA Masters Diving from 2012 to 2016 and served on the USA Diving Rules Committee from 2008 to 2014.
Melanie Milone
Vice Chair or Recording
Email: mjmilone@sbcglobal.net
Joined Masters Diving: 2002
Melanie Milone
Email: mjmilone@sbcglobal.net
Melanie started diving in AAU in her teens. She competed at the college level for Texas Tech graduating in 1982 with a BBA in Accounting. She thought she was done with diving for good until a fellow teammate encouraged her to give Master’s a go. She competed in 2002, and then skipped to 2006 and has been competing ever since. In 2025 she won the World Championship in both 1 & 3 meter in the 65-69 age group. She previously served as Rules Co- chair from 2022-2026.
Maggy Doherty
Athlete at Large
Email: maggyadoherty@gmail.com
Joined Masters Diving: 2023
Maggy Doherty
Email: maggyadoherty@gmail.com
former NCAA D1 diver at UCLA, now Masters athlete,Dietitian, with more than 27 years in the sport. Diving since second grade,she has experienced the sport from nearly every perspective and is now member of the USA Masters Diving leadership team. Maggy founded a dietetics practice in Texas. She lives in Grapevine with her 4-year-old daughter and continues to train and compete with Lone Star Diving Masters. She’s passionate about giving back to the sport.
Steve Figg
Athlete at Large
Email: stevemtp@gmail.com
Joined Masters Diving: 2015