THE TEAM

This project is the work of people who belong to this place.

CREATIVE TEAM

Brian W. Curtis

Sculptor, base & pedestal. Co-creator of the original West Cliff Drive statue. Third-generation Santa Cruz native.

Thomas Marsh

Sculptor, figure. Renowned classical sculptor and co-creator of the original. Ensures visual and artistic continuity between the two monuments.

Alison Hobbs

Lead designer, Hobbs Studio. Principal landscape architect responsible for the overall site design.

Bob Pearson

Board shaper, Pearson Arrow Surfboards. Legendary Santa Cruz shaper; shaper of the original board.

Tom Ralston

Concrete design. Foundation footing and project installation.

County Park Friends

Fiscal sponsor, 501(c)(3). A local nonprofit administering all private donations. No public funds involved.

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Kari Lochhead — Project Founder

Hilary Bryant — Former Mayor of Santa Cruz; Donor Services Director, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Shaun Burns — Professional Surfer; Save the Waves & Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve Coordinator

Nicole Fisher — Photographer & Owner, Rootstock Collective

Marisol Godinez — Communications Designer; Women on Waves Contest Organizer

Frosty Hesson — Legendary Big Wave Surfer, Coach & Mentor

Alison Hobbs — Landscape Architect, Hobbs Studio; Project Lead Designer

Ashley Lloyd — Surfer & Founder, Ashley Lloyd Surfboards

Jane McKenzie — Surf Legend; World Surfing Reserve Stewardship Council; Former President, Santa Cruz Longboard Union

Kaila Pearson — Surfer, Ocean Lifeguard, Marine Biologist & Biology Professor

Peter Mel — Professional Big Wave Surfer & Owner, Freeline Surf Shop

Bob Pearson — Former Professional Surfer; Owner & Board Shaper, Pearson Arrow Surfboards

Shelby White — Youth Girls Water Polo Coach, Teacher & Mentor

Coni Welch — Capitola Resident & Project Steward

Alyana Zanville — Founder, Ola Chica; Women on Waves Contest Organizer