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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

United States

Since 1989, The Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA) has been the collective voice of the surf industry. Our mission is to support the growth of the surf industry through fearless innovation, stoke and sustainability.

Huntington Beach, Ca, Us

VHB, formed in 1989, is the official destination marketing organization (commonly referred to as a DMO) for Huntington Beach, California. It is a private, non-profit 501(c)(6) organization. VHB is an economic development organization that reinvests visitor-generated assessments from Huntington Beach lodging properties to create more local jobs, increase visitor spending at local businesses and increase overnight visitor stays in our local hotels. All these results lead to an increase in tax revenues for local government.

Burlington, Vermont, Us

Chill was founded in 1995 by Jake and Donna Carpenter, founders of Burton Snowboards.Chill has served more than 30,000 young people since the program began, working with more than 2,000 youth annually. We partner with social service agencies, mental health agencies, foster care programs, juvenile justice programs, and schools in local communities to engage youth participants. All gear and services necessary to enjoy boardsports are provided to the youth at no cost.Our programs recognize the inherent strength and potential present in each of our participants. Through boardsports, we teach new skills, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love for boardsports.

Dana Point, Ca, Us

Using the ocean as our classroom, we inspire children to learn.2019 to 2021 - Chairman of the Board

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Skateistan began as a grassroots 'Sport for Development' project on the streets of Kabul in 2007, and is now an award-winning, international NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) with projects in Afghanistan and Cambodia. Skateistan is the first international development initiative to combine skateboarding with educational outcomes. Skateistan is non-political, independent, and inclusive of all ethnicities, religions and social backgrounds.We work with youth ages 5-18Over 50% of our students are streetworking children40% of our students are girlsWHAT WE DO:- provide access to education- focus especially on girls and working children- develop leadership opportunities- build friendship, trust, and social capital

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

We’re on a mission to democratize real estate investing.

We inspire people to take action to protect our ocean through radical collaboration, fostering innovation, and creative storytelling.

Huntington Beach, California, Us

The Business Alliance for Protecting the Pacific Coast (BAPPC), comprised of more than 7,400 businesses, is the leading business voice opposing new and expanded oil and gas development off the Pacific Coast because of the unacceptable and unnecessary risk it poses to our businesses and the lifestyles of our customers and employees. BAPPC aims to ensure the long-term health and vitality of our ocean ecosystems, coastal businesses, communities, and clean energy future.

Washington, Dc, Us

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries established its first-ever program focused advisory council, the Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council. The council was established to provide advice and recommendations to the ONMS director on the sustainable management of national marine sanctuaries and ways in which the business community may help advance ONMS' goals.The council consists of 15 voting seats representing a wide variety of ocean and coastal interests including recreation, tourism, inclusive access, commercial and recreational fishing, natural and cultural resource management, marketing, and conservation. By engaging with and empowering the business community in the protection and management of special ocean places, we hope to demonstrate that national marine sanctuaries are an important component of the solution to our economic and environmental challenges.

Real estate investing for a new generation of independent thinkers.- Audit Chair

Newport Beach, California, Us

RichUncles.com, an SEC reporting company, is the pioneer in creating crowd-vested real estate investment opportunities that are available to small investors through a proprietary web-based system to start building an income generating real estate portfolio for as little as $500.To date, RichUncles.com has crowd-vested more than $425 Million in real estate assets.- Audit Chair- Conflicts Committee

Ocean Champions, a 501c(4) organization, with a connected political action committee. Ocean Champions PAC, is the first national organization of its kind focused solely on oceans and ocean wildlife. Our goal is to develop a broad, bipartisan base of supporters from which to cultivate political champions for ocean conservation in the U.S. Congress and in key states. Ultimately, the aim is to create a political environment where protecting and restoring the oceans is a priority of federal and state governments.With the endorsement of Ocean Champions, 71 ocean champions are serving and pushing a number of important ocean bills across the House and the Senate; from the Pacific states, Atlantic states, Gulf states, and some in between.

Huntington Beach, Ca, Us

We've taken best practices in running a for-profit company and fused it with the drive and passion of a non-profit organization to create a for-purpose business model. As consumers, we are at a crossroads. We are at the intersection where health, convenience, function, cost, access and sustainability collide. In the middle of all this chaos is where you'll find HDX Hydration Mix.

New York City, New York, Us

The Lonely Whale, founded by actor, filmmaker and social advocate Adrian Grenier and Producer Lucy Sumner, is an incubator for courageous ideas that drive impactful market-based change on behalf of our ocean. Inspired by the power of community to create the change we need to ensure a healthy planet, we are working towards a new era of radical collaboration, together facilitating the creation of innovative ideas that push the boundary on current trends in technology, media and advocacy that positively impact the health of our ocean.- 2019 Most Innovative Company By Fast Company

Carlsbad, California, Us

With roots firmly placed in surf culture, SUPERbrand creates unique pieces that are forward thinking and that fulfill the wants, needs, ideology and vision of the youth and beyond. We make quality surfboards, and on-trend apparel that is relevant to both surf and fashion circles.

Santa Monica, California, Us

Our mission is to conduct research and communicate about the global impact of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans and employ strategies to eliminate the accumulation of plastic pollution in the 5 subtropical gyres.

Founded in 2003, the Rob Dyrdek Foundation seeks to create healthy communities by promoting and providing the inherent benefits of skateboarding to all facets of society. The Foundation assists municipalities and non-profits with the design, development, and construction of legal Skate Plazas as well as assists with the creation of community and educational programs that promote and encourage the sport of skateboarding.

Established in 2006, the SIMA Humanitarian Fund was created to serve as the humanitarian arm of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association by raising money from the public through fundraisers and solicitations. The SIMA Humanitarian Fund uses these funds to promote and support surf or boardsport related social and humanitarian non-profit organizations whose efforts are focused on improving the quality of life, health, and/or welfare of people.Since 2004, The SIMA Humanitarian Fund has donated more than $1.58 million to surf-related, non-profit humanitarian organizations.

The oceans, waves and beaches we love are being abused and need help. Through project BLUE, brands create unique products that help generate funding for the (SIMA) Surf Industry Manufacturer's Association Environmental Fund.It's not a charity. It's a plan of action. Brand partners have included:BillabongDaKineElectric EyewearNixon WatchesO'NeillReef

Responsible for overseeing a $100m+ marketing budget to conduct athlete relations, event sponsorships, and brand partnerships on a global level.

San Clemente, Ca, Us

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide

Propaganda is a leading youth culture Brand Consultancy. We live to inform, influence, instigate, incite and inspire ideas. Ideas that shape brands through authentic, credible and creative strategies. Clients list includes:Action Sports RetailerAudi of AmericaBall Park FranksBillabongBongos SportfishingBrett SimpsonChrysler/Jeep/DodgeDakineDr PepperElectric EyewearFedExHBOHDX Hydration MixMonster Energy DrinkMountain HighNexregenNixonO’Neillproject BLUERed BullReef SandalsSIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association)Surfrider FoundationTransWorld MediaVote the OceanWahoo’s Fish Taco

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Life Rolls On is a non-profit organization that inspires others to see the boundless possibilities beyond paralysis. Established in 2002, LRO’s signature adaptive surfing program, They Will Surf Again, has grown into a catalyst of hope for thousands of individuals throughout the world.

A small surf/skate/snow shop that disrupted the action sports industry. - one of the first 3 shops to carry Volcom- created H2O Winter Classic, surf and snow contest with concert that went on to inspire X Games and Warped Tour- helped launch Xcel Wetsuits in US. - earliest shops to carry Arnette Eyewear

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