cronkwright's long-time friend and acuc instructor trainer evaluator, juan rodriguez, purchased shares in the company in the mid-1990s. since becoming an acuc instructor, rodriguez was instrumental in expanding acuc's business interests in the global marketplace. in may 2003 juan rodriguez became the sole owner and president when cronkwright retired. nancy cronkwright, cronkwright's daughter, continues as vice president and director of the corporation. she has been with the company since its beginning in 1986, and she was office manager for the association of canadian underwater councils (1982–1986).