Harold Hunter Foundation

Ron Hunter, the older brother of the late professional skateboarder and actor Harold Hunter, has long been a key figure in New York City's skate culture. While Harold gained fame for his role in the 1995 film Kids and as one of the first Black professional skateboarders from NYC, Ron made his mark as the first Black professional inline skater in the 1990s, helping shape the urban skating scene alongside his brother.

Following Harold's untimely death in 2006, Ron co-founded the Harold Hunter Foundation (HHF) in 2007, alongside friends and family members. The foundation provides support, opportunities, and advocacy for New York City skateboarders, particularly underserved youth.

Known for his vibrant personality and artistic expression, Ron remains a respected figure in the skateboarding world, embodying the spirit of resilience and community that both he and his brother Harold championed.

@peanut186

Alex Corporan is a New York City–based creative, skateboarder since 1986, photographer, and cultural connector who’s rooted in the energy of the Lower East Side. A true product of NYC street culture, his work captures the raw intersection of skateboarding, art, music, and community; always real, always with purpose.

From helping manage Supreme during its early years and shaping its foundation, and author of FULL BLEED BOOK, Alex has been behind some of the culture’s most authentic moments. He is also a Producer of the Empire Skate documentary which is now featured on Disney+ and served as the East Coast Marketing Manager for Sole Technology for over a decade, organically and lastingly bridging brands and community.

​Whether he’s behind the lens, producing events, or bringing people together, Alex creates spaces that feel alive. Where culture isn’t just seen, it’s experienced. His work continues to embody the spirit of connection, creativity, and legacy that the Harold Hunter Foundation stands for.

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Born and raised in New York City, Eli Morgan Gesner is a multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur. During the 1990s Eli co-created the seminal street and skateboard brands Phat Farm, Baby Phat, and Zoo York.

Over the years Eli has worked with companies like Nike, Boeing, Mazda, Ducati, Bally, and Porsche, as well as working on projects like Activision’s ’Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground' and HBO’s ‘How To Make It In America'.

Selections of Eli’s skateboard art was inducted into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institute in 2021.

Adam Schatz has been in the trenches of senior management for the past 30 years, beginning his career in the urban apparel market at Phat Farm by Russell Simmons. As a co-founder and President of Zoo York, as well as the critically acclaimed re-launch of the legendary SHUT Skateboards, he was responsible for the financial and management functions of the companies.

Adam graduated from Boston University with a degree in Psychology and holds a Masters degree from New York University in Culture and Communication.

Adam is a native New Yorker and has been playing the drums since childhood. He has served as the Harold Hunter Foundation’s Treasurer and on its Board of Directors since 2009.

@valetgoods

Mike A. Cohen “MAC” has spent over three decades working across skateboarding and board culture, with a focus on brand development, partnerships, and event production. He is a partner in SHUT Skateboards and the founder of Valet Goods, a platform dedicated to skateboarding culture, collectibles, and community-driven projects.

Mike began organizing skateboarding events in 1999 and has continued to produce both grassroots and large-scale activations that connect skateboarding with art, nonprofit initiatives, and cultural programming.

He has been involved with the Harold Hunter Foundation since 2007, supporting partnerships, programming, and community engagement efforts.

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Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Greg Waters has been skateboarding since the Bones Brigade days. A graduate of the University of Vermont, he lives in New Jersey in close proximity to NYC.

Over the course of his career, Greg has held marketing, operations, and communications roles with brands including Zoo York, Jetty Surf Co, Priority Bicycles, and Shake Shack. Through his consultancy,
Enright Communications, he has worked with leading names across action sports, lifestyle, and culture—among them X Games League, 5Boro Skateboards, Opus Footwear, Food Court Skatepark, Oakley, Arnette, Mountain Dew, Burton Snowboards, among others.

Greg is a longtime contributor to the Harold Hunter Foundation, supporting the organization since its inception in 2007.