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
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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