45, West Newport ... President of...

45, West Newport ... President of Hurley International, which this

year became part of Nike ... What did he get in the deal? A reported

$100 million plus, not to mention keeping control of the self-named

surf apparel company that remains headquartered in Costa Mesa ...

Says the deal allows him to fulfill vision for the company ... “It’s

super fun” ... As are his surf trips to Indonesia ... He’s about to

take his second one this year, but realizes it’s a major luxury ...

Also named among the most powerful in the surf industry by Surfer

Magazine, dropping in at No. 4 ... Can still be gotten on the phone

at HQ ... Last year’s ranking: 57