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SHOF Announces Billy Tuchscher as New CEO

As we rapidly approach the May 30th Skateboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on May 30th, at Vans HQ in Costa Mesa, California, which is set to include Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductees from 2023 and 2024, this news just in…

PRESS RELEASE: The Skateboarding Hall of Fame announces the addition of Billy Tuchscher as its new CEO, with founder Todd Huber remaining on as Director.

Tuchscher — whose previous experience lies in real estate, technology and media (including Rolling Stone) — is known for his entrepreneurial success in a variety of industries. Tuchscher plans to lead the Skateboarding Hall of Fame in a direction that will greatly expand its reach and enhance its overall impact on the global skateboarding community.

The home of the sport’s highest honor will now be helmed by the real estate, technology and media entrepreneur.

Founded in 1997 under Huber’s guidance, the Hall of Fame has celebrated the induction of the sport’s most influential figures, including Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and many others. Today, nearly 200 icons of the sport have received the honor, and more will be added at this year’s induction ceremony at the Vans headquarters in Costa Mesa on May 30th. 

Tickets to the ceremony are available at SkateboardingHallofFame.org.

Under Tuchscher’s direction, the Skateboarding Hall of Fame will look to capture the massive growth and evolution the sport has gone through in recent decades with a transformation of its own. And like the sport itself, the Skateboarding Hall of Fame fully intends to keep its “authentic, rebellious nature” even as it expands, according to Tuchscher.

“Skateboarding’s blend of creativity, independence, rebellion and raw authenticity are rare traits in any sport, and highly coveted by the Gen Z and Millennial audience,” said Tuchscher. “We enjoy a demographic many brands find challenging to reach, but that’s just authentically who we are. There are a lot of huge brands who want to help us tell the story of skateboarding.” 

Over more than half a century, the skateboard has matured from a simple childhood toy to a lifestyle encapsulating freedom of expression which is now also embraced by successful adults from all walks of life. Actors like Jonah Hill and Matthew McConaughey, and musicians like Lil Wayne and Travis Barker, see skateboarding as much a part of their lives now being famous celebrities, as it was when they were teenagers. 

Even comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who upon reflecting on skateboarding said, “To learn a trick, how many times do you have to get it wrong before you get it right? You keep falling and hurting yourself, and when you finally nail that trick, you’ve gained a valuable life lesson.” Seinfeld’s sentiment underscores the transformative power of skateboarding, a sport that has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry, shaping urban landscapes and captivating millions worldwide.

“Despite public acceptance of skateboarding as a mainstream sport, the ethos of skating remains as rebellious as ever,” Huber said. “That’s the beauty of it.”

About the Skateboarding Hall of Fame:

The Skateboarding Hall of Fame’s purpose is to honor the sport, culture, athletes, personalities and industry leaders of skateboarding by making a record of all things skateboarding and telling the sport’s story in an exciting, relatable and entertaining way. Maintaining the world’s largest collection of rare boards and equipment, important records, athletic milestones, collectable memorabilia and an archive of the sport’s overall progression, the Hall of Fame’s exhibits over the past 25 years are extremely valuable for a global audience. The Hall of Fame’s long-term goal is to promote the sport and its industry in all forms — from individual expression to international recognition — while also honoring the skateboarding lifestyle through community involvement, creative storytelling and memorable experiences.

About Todd Huber:

Todd Huber is a pivotal figure in skateboarding. In 1997, he founded the Skateboarding Hall of Fame and led its operations for over 27 years. Under his guidance, the Hall of Fame has celebrated the induction of the sport’s most influential figures, including Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen, Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and nearly 200 other icons of the sport. Huber’s expertise spans retail, marketing, facility management, skateparks, skate schools and the Skatelab clothing brand. As a trailblazer with over 40 years of experience in the action sports industry, he has shaped skateboarding culture and cemented his legacy as a driving force behind its evolution.

About Billy Tuchscher:

CEO of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, Tuchscher is best known for his involvement with the ownership of Rolling Stone, controlling its brand, trademarks and website domains. His holdings have included digital music catalogs of up to 79M songs, patented Audio Beacon technologies and music for major television ads, movies and TV series. Tuchscher built success developing large-scale master-planned communities, golf courses, resorts, marinas, hotels, housing and offices. Some of his notable real estate projects include the Kona Kai Resort & Marina, US Grant Hotel, Playacar Cancun, The Otay Ranch, The Pointe San Diego, Crystal Bay, and Escena Golf Resort Community in Palm Springs, California. Tuchscher is also an avid surfer, sailor and skateboarder. 

The following skateboarders and icons are now in the Skateboarding Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all!

SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAMERS

Congratulations to all that have been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame.

2009

Bruce Logan (1960s)

Tony Alva (1970s)

Tony Hawk (1980s)

Danny Way (1990s)

2010

Torger Johnson (1960s)

Stacy Peralta (1970s)

Steve Caballero (1980s)

Bob Burnquist (1990s)

Eric Koston (2000s)

Patti McGee (Women)

Craig Stecyk (Icon)

Larry Stevenson (Icon)

2012

Danny Bearer (1960s)

Jay Adams (1970s)

Mark Gonzales (1980s)

Peggy Oki (Women)

John Humphrey (Icon)

Frank Nasworthy (Icon)

Glen E. Friedman (Icon)

Black Flag (Icon)

2013

Woody Woodward (1960s)

Tom Sims (1970s, Era One)

Alan Gelfand (1970s, Era Two)

Rodney Mullen (1980s, Era One)

Christian Hosoi (1980s, Era Two)

Wendy Bearer Bull (Women 1960s)

Laura Thornhill Caswell (Women 1970s)

Warren Bolster (Icon)

NHS, Inc. – Richard Novak, Jay Shuirman, Bob Denike, Tim Piumarta and Jeff Kendall (Icon)

Devo (Icon)

2014 

Gregg Carroll (1960s)

Jim Muir (1970s Era One)

Steve Olson (70s Era Two)

Lance Mountain (1980s Era One)

Natas Kaupas (1980s Era Two)

Laurie Turner (1960s Women)

Ellen Oneal (1970s Women)

Fausto Vitello (Icon)

Pipeline Skatepark (Icon) 

J Grant Brittian (Icon)

2015

Brian Logan (1960s)

Henry Hester (1970s, Era One)

Duane Peters (1970s, Era Two)

Neil Blender (1980s, Era One)

Chris Miller (1980s, Era Two)

John Cardiel (1990s)

Robin Logan (1970s)

Cara-Beth Burnside (1980s)

Elissa Steamer (1990s)

Tracker Trucks (Icon)

Vans Shoes (Icon)

James O’Mahoney (Icon)

2016

Skip Frye

Ty Page

Eddie Elguera

Ellen Berryman

Steve Alba

Cindy Whitehead

Tommy Guerrero

Jen O’Brein

ICONS

MoFo

Powell Peralta

Suicidal Tendencies 

2017

Bob Mohr

Gregg Weaver

Russ Howell

Kim Cespedes

Shogo Kubo

Vicki Vickers

Eric Dressen

Mike McGill

Daewon Song

ICONS

Jim Phillips 

Sonja Catalano

2018

Tommy Ryan

Mike Weed

David Hackett

Brad Bowman

Allen Losi

Matt Hensley

Guy Mariano

Pattie Hoffman

Judi Oyama

ICONS

Skateboarder Magazine

Bahne Skateboards

Jeff Ho

2019

Cris Dawson

Kevin “The Worm” Anderson

Tom “Wally” Inouye

Ray “Bones” Rodriguez

Micke Alba

Jeff Phillips

Jason Lee

Desiree Von Essen

Edie Robertson

ICONS

Gale Webb

Val Surf 

Kona Skatepark. 

2020

John “Tex” Gibson

Bob Biniak

Chad Muska

Chris Strople

Deanna Calkins

Dennis Martinez

Ed Nadalin

George Orton

Jerry Valdez

John Freis

Marty Grimes

Doug “Pineapple” Saladino

Ray Barbee

Rick Blackhart

Teri Lawrence

Waldo Autry

ICONS

Hobie Alter

Paul Schmitt

2021

Collen Boyd Turner

Tina Trefethen

Kareem Campbell

Mike Vallely

Mike Smith

Eric Grisham

Billy Ruff

Steve Cathey

Lonnie Toft

Kent Senatore

John Hutson

Dave Andrecht

Bobby Valdez

Bobby Piercy

Skitch Hitchcock

Denis Shufeldt

Chris Yandall

Cliff Coleman

2022

Larry Gordon / G&S

Jim Fitzpatrick

Bruce Walker

Steve Rocco

Jana Payne-Booker

Leilani Kiyabu Glasheen

Bob Skoldberg

Gregg Ayres

Scott Foss

Jay Smith

Mike Folmer 

Bert Lamar

Kevin Reed

Tim Marting

Peter Gifford

Darrell Miller

Mark Lake

Shawn Peddie

Monty Nolder

Tom Groholski

Lester Kasai

Steve Steadham

Salman Agah

Pat Duffy

2023

Icons

1. Skip Engblom

2. Wes Humpston

3. Rip City Skate Shop

1960’s

4.Ray Flores

1970’s Era1

5. Paul Constantineau

6. Wentzle Ruml

7. Jimmy Plumer

1970’s Era 2

8. Howard Hood

9. Lonny Hiramoto

1980’s

10. John Lucero

11. Jeff Grosso

12. Jesse Martinez

Late 1980 /90s Women

13. Saecha Clarke

14. Anita Tessensohn Sanford

1990’s

15. Mike Carroll

16. Rick Howard

17. Tom Penny

2024

ICONS

Jack Smith

Di Dotson Rose

Don Bostick

1970s

Doug Schneider

Chris Chaput

Mark Baker

Jeremy Henderson

Marc Sinclair

1980s

Per Viking

Tony Magnusson

Claus Grabke

Tom Knox

Ron Allen

1990s

Jeremy Klein

WOMEN

Terry Brown

Lynn Kramer

2000s

Geoff Rowley

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