SurfforGenerations Executive Board BIOS


Brent Weber CEO

A veteran of a quarter century of radio and television broadcasting, Brent Weber is the founder of SurfForGenerations. Weber's interest in developing a modern, family-based organization dedicated to passing on positive models in the arts, education, athletics and the environment stemmed from his move to southern California as a correspondent for the Cable News Network. In seeing the changing face of family combined with the ever-present need to reaffirm a dedication to education and the arts, Weber envisioned SurfForGenerations as a way to tap into the passionate people of Southern California. An author, actor, teacher and film/television producer, Brent founded Weber Creative in 2001 in the wake of 9/11, hoping to further his dreams of positively reflecting life's images upon the young people of today. His television show ACTION FIGURES emphasizes a positive lifestyle and benefits SurfForGenerations. He is the author of THE SPORTS GUY: SCORECARD SCRIBBLINGS FROM AN ORDINARY JOURNALIST, published in 2002. A graduate of Georgia State University in Atlanta, Weber resides in Huntington Beach, California with his daughter Nicole, wife Diane and her daughters Natalie and Nicole.

Jen Skellett

A teacher, mother and athlete, Jen Skellett brings a broad perspective to the board of directors. A veteran of eight years teaching in the Oceanside School District, Skellett graduated from the University of South Carolina where she played college volleyball. After moving to southern California, Skellett has been active coaching youth and women's volleyball teams and clinics throughout the Southland while advancing her teaching career and remaining active in athletic and environmental endeavors. She lives in Oceanside with her husband Dusty Skellett, an award-winning videographer and their son, Jack.

Diane Makas-Weber

Diane Makas-Weber is the artistic director at the Academy for the Performing Arts, a magnet school in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. During her tenure at APA, she has built the program into one of world renown, having been invited to participate in the International Fringe Festival in August of 2003. An advocate for the arts in the Southland with extensive experience in the field of 501(c)(3) management, Makas-Weber serves on various boards in addition to her duties as APA Artistic Director. A choreographer and former professional dancer, Makas-Weber graduated from Western Michigan University where she was recently honored for career achievement. She lives in Huntington Beach, California with husband Brent, and daughters Nicole, Natalie and Nicole.

Paul Rudman

Paul Rudman, a.k.a. "Ratt," is an avid adventure racer and marathoner. Aside from his work as a consultant with Adventure Training Consultants, Paul works for Canon USA in Costa Mesa,CA.
He is a 2-time Eco-Challenger, Salomon Adventure race Finisher, Western States 100 mile run Finisher, has 11 consecutive Los Angeles Marathon finishes and has raced numerous Ultra & Trail Marathons, and other outdoor events. An advocate for environmentally safe adventure racing and training, Paul is a very proud father of two daughters Carissa and Kayla. They live in Placentia, California.