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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<\/a> inductees from 2023 and 2024, this news just in…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRESS RELEASE: <\/strong>The Skateboarding Hall of Fame announces the addition of Billy Tuchscher as its new CEO, with founder Todd Huber remaining on as Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuchscher \u2014 whose previous experience lies in real estate, technology and media (including Rolling Stone<\/em>) \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The home of the sport\u2019s highest honor will now be helmed by the real estate, technology and media entrepreneur<\/em>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1997 under Huber\u2019s 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\u2019s induction ceremony at the Vans headquarters in Costa Mesa on May 30th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets to the ceremony are available at <\/strong>SkateboardingHallofFame.org<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under Tuchscher\u2019s 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 \u201cauthentic, rebellious nature\u201d even as it expands, according to Tuchscher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSkateboarding\u2019s blend of creativity, independence, rebellion and raw authenticity are rare traits in any sport, and highly coveted by the Gen Z and Millennial audience,\u201d said Tuchscher. \u201cWe enjoy a demographic many brands find challenging to reach, but that\u2019s just authentically who we are. There are a lot of huge brands who want to help us tell the story of skateboarding.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Despite public acceptance of skateboarding as a mainstream sport, the ethos of skating remains as rebellious as ever,\u201d Huber said. \u201cThat\u2019s the beauty of it.\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About the Skateboarding Hall of Fame:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Skateboarding Hall of Fame\u2019s 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\u2019s story in an exciting, relatable and entertaining way. Maintaining the world\u2019s largest collection of rare boards and equipment, important records, athletic milestones, collectable memorabilia and an archive of the sport\u2019s overall progression, the Hall of Fame\u2019s exhibits over the past 25 years are extremely valuable for a global audience. The Hall of Fame\u2019s long-term goal is to promote the sport and its industry in all forms \u2014 from individual expression to international recognition \u2014 while also honoring the skateboarding lifestyle through community involvement, creative storytelling and memorable experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Todd Huber<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Billy Tuchscher<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CEO of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, Tuchscher is best known for his involvement with the ownership of Rolling Stone<\/em>, 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following skateboarders and icons are now in the Skateboarding Hall of Fame! Congratulations to all!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAMERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to all that have been inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2009<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bruce Logan (1960s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tony Alva (1970s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tony Hawk (1980s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Danny Way (1990s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Torger Johnson (1960s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stacy Peralta (1970s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Caballero (1980s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bob Burnquist (1990s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric Koston (2000s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patti McGee (Women)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craig Stecyk (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larry Stevenson (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2012<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Danny Bearer (1960s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jay Adams (1970s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Gonzales (1980s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peggy Oki (Women)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Humphrey (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frank Nasworthy (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glen E. Friedman (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Flag (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2013<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Woody Woodward (1960s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Sims (1970s, Era One)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alan Gelfand (1970s, Era Two)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rodney Mullen (1980s, Era One)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christian Hosoi (1980s, Era Two)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wendy Bearer Bull (Women 1960s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura Thornhill Caswell (Women 1970s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warren Bolster (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NHS, Inc. \u2013 Richard Novak, Jay Shuirman, Bob Denike, Tim Piumarta and Jeff Kendall (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Devo (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gregg Carroll (1960s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Muir (1970s Era One)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Olson (70s Era Two)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lance Mountain (1980s Era One)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natas Kaupas (1980s Era Two)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laurie Turner (1960s Women)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ellen Oneal (1970s Women)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fausto Vitello (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pipeline Skatepark (Icon) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

J Grant Brittian (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2015<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brian Logan (1960s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Hester (1970s, Era One)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duane Peters (1970s, Era Two)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neil Blender (1980s, Era One)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Miller (1980s, Era Two)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Cardiel (1990s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robin Logan (1970s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cara-Beth Burnside (1980s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elissa Steamer (1990s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracker Trucks (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vans Shoes (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James O\u2019Mahoney (Icon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Skip Frye<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ty Page<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eddie Elguera<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ellen Berryman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Alba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cindy Whitehead<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tommy Guerrero<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jen O\u2019Brein<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MoFo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powell Peralta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suicidal Tendencies <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2017<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bob Mohr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gregg Weaver<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russ Howell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kim Cespedes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shogo Kubo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vicki Vickers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric Dressen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike McGill<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daewon Song<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Phillips <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sonja Catalano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tommy Ryan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Weed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Hackett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brad Bowman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allen Losi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matt Hensley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guy Mariano<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pattie Hoffman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judi Oyama<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skateboarder Magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bahne Skateboards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeff Ho<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cris Dawson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin \u201cThe Worm\u201d Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom \u201cWally\u201d Inouye<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ray \u201cBones\u201d Rodriguez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Micke Alba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeff Phillips<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Lee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desiree Von Essen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edie Robertson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gale Webb<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Val Surf <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kona Skatepark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

John \u201cTex\u201d Gibson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bob Biniak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chad Muska<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Strople<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deanna Calkins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dennis Martinez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ed Nadalin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

George Orton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jerry Valdez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Freis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marty Grimes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doug \u201cPineapple\u201d Saladino<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ray Barbee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rick Blackhart<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teri Lawrence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waldo Autry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICONS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobie Alter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul Schmitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Collen Boyd Turner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tina Trefethen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kareem Campbell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Vallely<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric Grisham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Billy Ruff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Cathey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lonnie Toft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kent Senatore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Hutson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dave Andrecht<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bobby Valdez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bobby Piercy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skitch Hitchcock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denis Shufeldt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Yandall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cliff Coleman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Larry Gordon \/ G&S<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim Fitzpatrick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruce Walker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Rocco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jana Payne-Booker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leilani Kiyabu Glasheen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bob Skoldberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gregg Ayres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott Foss<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jay Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike Folmer <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bert Lamar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kevin Reed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Marting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Gifford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darrell Miller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shawn Peddie<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monty Nolder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Groholski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lester Kasai<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Steadham<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salman Agah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pat Duffy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

202<\/strong>3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Icons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Skip Engblom<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Wes Humpston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Rip City Skate Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1960\u2019s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.Ray Flores<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1970\u2019s Era1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Paul Constantineau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Wentzle Ruml<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Jimmy Plumer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1970\u2019s Era 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Howard Hood<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Lonny Hiramoto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1980\u2019s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. John Lucero<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Jeff Grosso<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Jesse Martinez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Late 1980 \/90s Women<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Saecha Clarke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Anita Tessensohn Sanford<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1990\u2019s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Mike Carroll<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Rick Howard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Tom Penny<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ICONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jack Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Di Dotson Rose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don Bostick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1970s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doug Schneider<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Chaput<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark Baker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeremy Henderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marc Sinclair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1980s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Per Viking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tony Magnusson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Claus Grabke<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Knox<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ron Allen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1990s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeremy Klein<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOMEN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terry Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lynn Kramer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geoff Rowley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please visit\u00a0https:\/\/skateboardinghalloffame.org<\/a>\u00a0for more info and to show your support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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