Jay is the surf lagoon construction pioneer. He is one of very few people in the world to have built a surf
lagoon. Jay comes to Beach Street from the Kelly Slater Wave Co where he was the SVP of Global Construction and tasked with developing their dream wave at the Surf Ranch. The Surf Ranch continues to operate successfully and has achieved a level of worldwide fame that remains unsurpassed in the industry.

At KS Wave, Jay also worked to create and develop surf lagoons in various other locations in the US and internationally.  Prior to KS Wave Co, Jay spent over 20 years with DPR Construction, one of the nation’s top builders, where he oversaw their San Diego operations. With more than 35 years in the commercial construction industry, Jay’s years of experience working with developers, architects, and engineers, from concept to completion, combined with his hands-on working knowledge of wave construction, provides Beach Street with a depth of experience and knowledge unrivaled in the industry.

Along with these unique qualifications, Jay brings his collaborative mindset, strong organizational experience, leadership skills, and passion to Beach Street endeavors.