Meet the Team

Jeff works as a speech-language pathologist for Currituck County Schools. He has a degree in political science and a master's in communication disorders. He currently lives in Waterlily which is on Church's Island in Currituck Sound. He has a wife and three kids, two of whom are grown and one is ten. He grew up in Central Florida, surfing New Smyrna Beach and moved out here in 2005 from Boone NC. 

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.

Chloé is an avid waterwoman and ocean advocate who recently relocated to the Outer Banks. She holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography and works for The Ocean Foundation, where she focuses on bridging the gap between marine science and policy, particularly in the realm of sustainable fisheries management. Passionate about protecting the ocean and our coastal communities, Chloé is excited to connect with others in the OBX through Surfrider and contribute her experience to local conservation efforts.

A Staunton, VA native, Tina fulfilled a lifelong dream in 2022 by relocating to the Outer Banks. Deeply passionate about the region, she is now dedicated to protecting its unique land and waters. With a strong background in project management within the communications industry, Tina brings both expertise and commitment to her work. In her free time, she embraces the natural beauty of the island—running, surfing, and fishing alongside her husband.