Bobby, Founder & CEO
Rhody Surf's founder is an avid local surfer, environmental enthusiast and of course, a beach bum for life. A native to Southern Rhode Island, Bobby has been surfing these waters since he was a grom. Bobby has traveled up and down The East Coast, The Caribbean, Northern Canada, Southern California and Central America in search of perfect waves but still claims the most consistent and best waves to learn are in Newport, RI.
Kelsey, Art & Design Director
Kelsey is our art and graphic design creative genius. From designing our company logo, shop designs, ads and famous crashing-wave surf truck, she's got the artistic skills to make something amazing out of thin air. As a native Rhode Islander, Kelsey is an expert on everything ocean and the environment. She studied Graphic Design and Environmental Studies at Endicott College in Beverly, MA, where she was part of the Endicott Surf and Skate Club.
Allison, Beach & Surf School Director
A lifelong beach bum from the beautiful coastal community of Westport Point, MA, Allison is Rhody Surf's day-to-day beach manager and runs our surf school programs. Allison went to college in Newport where she fell in love with the City by the Sea and now resides here year-round. Spending the majority of the year teaching elementary school, Allison swaps out the chalkboard for a surfboard during the summer by leading our Kid's Surf Camp program.