Experience

Skateboarding Hall of Fame

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder / Executive Director

  • Nov 2007 - Present

  Stepped forward to broaden appeal and knowledge of sport by opening the world’s first Skateboarding Museum in 1997; a free institution open to the public that has attracted thousands of visitors from around the world. Imagined and founded the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2002 to further grow the reputation of skateboarding and honor top Pioneers in the sport. The International Skateboarding Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization. Stepped forward to broaden appeal and knowledge of sport by opening the world’s first Skateboarding Museum in 1997; a free institution open to the public that has attracted thousands of visitors from around the world. Imagined and founded the International Skateboarding Hall of Fame in 2002 to further grow the reputation of skateboarding and honor top Pioneers in the sport. The International Skateboarding Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization.



Skatelab Clothing

• Simi Valley, CA

• Brand Manager

  • 2006 - Present

  Represented in over 3,300 Retail Locations Globally Represented in over 3,300 Retail Locations Globally



SKATELAB

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Co-Owner

  • Dec 1997 - Oct 2018

  Established in 1997 the World Famous Skatelab is an indoor / outdoor 30,000 square foot Skateboard park with retail pro shop. Skatelab was the original home to the Skateboarding Hall of Fame Museum. Established in 1997 the World Famous Skatelab is an indoor / outdoor 30,000 square foot Skateboard park with retail pro shop. Skatelab was the original home to the Skateboarding Hall of Fame Museum.



Larry Block Surfing Products

• Simi Valley, California

• General Manager

  • Feb 1980 - Jan 1999

  • Masterminded & propelled tremendous growth of this company, from a start-up to the largest distributor of surfing products in the world. Successful in boosting revenues 50% ($1.2M to $4M), expanding warehouses from 1 to 6, sales staff from 6 to 15 and distributor database from 100 to 3200. • Hired, trained and mentored a top-notch national and international sales team. • Orchestrated product development & manufacturing, as well as athlete management and trade show coordination. Designed company product catalog and packaging that is still in use today. • Dramatically expanded the business by innovating use of higher quality products from Australia. Show less