Meet the Team

Dave recently moved to the Outer Banks full-time, where he has been a home owner for the past 20 years. He has a degree in environmental resource management, and a master’s in business administration. Recently retired, Dave spends his time fishing, boating, cycling, kayaking and going to the beach with his wife Lisa and their dog Zoe. Dave and Lisa have 3 grown children that are all avid outdoorsmen. Dave is extremely passionate about the ocean and our coastal environment, and is dedicated to working with like minded folks to preserve and protect our greatest of natural resources, not only for today, but for all future generations and for all people to experience and enjoy.

Born and raised on the beautiful barrier islands of the Outer Banks, Willy has always felt a deep connection to the ocean and the community that thrives around it. With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality and event industry, he's built strong ties with sustainable small businesses, farmers, and fisherfolk across the region. He's passionate about protecting the coastal places I love, and is excited to serve this chapter of Surfrider and lead the Ocean Friendly Restaurants program. Willy's goal is to help build a strong, active community of volunteers and work with local restaurants to reduce single-use plastics and embrace ocean-friendly practices. Surfing has been a constant source of joy, connection, and inspiration in Willy's life. It’s how he connects to nature, stays grounded, and builds community. He believes the ocean gives us so much—and it’s our responsibility to protect it in return. Whether he's riding waves at sunrise or introducing someone to their first surf session, he carry that love into everything he does. Willy's committed to protecting this coastline not just for today, but for the generations to come.

As an ocean advocate and waterwoman living right here on the Outer Banks, Chloé has dedicated both her personal and professional life to protecting marine ecosystems. With a Master of Advanced Studies in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, she currently serves as the Alliance Coordinator for the Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions.

Chloé’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between big-picture ocean policy and local, boots-on-the-sand conservation. She is passionate about finding practical, collaborative solutions to the challenges facing our coast, driven by the belief that a dedicated community can protect our beaches for generations to come.