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California Ships to Reefs vision is to establish a regional system of reefed ships along the California coast for purposes of an international dive destination, to enhance the tourism industry centered on fishing and diving, and to improve and enhance the California fish populations.

Chairman of the Board & CEO -- Joel Geldin

Joel Geldin become interested in man-made reefs at the same time be became certified as a recreational diver.  His first open water dive in California was on the Yukon.  He believes the Orange County coast is a perfect location for divable, sustainable ocean habitats for sea life.  Joel is President and co-Founder of Geldin/Dubin Group, Inc. a 6-year old consulting firm in the food processing industry.  For the previous 30 years, Joel worked for the Geldin Meat Company, a generation-spanning family business where he became the Chief Operating Officer.  He has been a director, or officer of the National Meat Association and the Associated Meat and Food Suppliers of Southern California, as well as a management trustee for the Retail Clerks Union and Teamster Union pension and welfare funds.  Joel has served on boards and committees for charitable organizations including the Boy Scouts of America.

Vice Chairman/VP Science -- Andrew Lee

Andrew Lee is Executive Vice President, Marine Eco Systems for Commercial Marine Biology Institute based in Beverly Hills, CA and has involvement in the worldwide projects of CMBI.  More specifically, he holds general responsibility for the science and construction of the company’s Abalone aquaculture project on the Pacific coast of Baja California as well as a large Giant Kelp reforestation project in the same area.  Prior to becoming involved with CMBI, Andrew operated a private aquariology consulting company based in Los Angeles, where he became internationally recognized for his ability in aquariology and mariculture projects.  Additionally, in 1994 Andrew achieved the SCUBA certification of Divemaster.  Andrew has dived on over 20 ship wrecks around the world, and has logged over 800 dives in California’s Channel Islands alone.

Secretary-Treasurer/VP Communications-Finance -- Eleanore Rewerts

Eleanore Rewerts has 40+ years experience in administration/accounting/marketing management, and is certified in Paralegal Studies and Grant Writing.  She served as VP Administration for California Ships to Reefs from November 2006 until 2007 when she was appointed Executive Director until November 2008.  She is Treasurer and a Director of Northern California Oceans Foundation.

Director/VP Reef Development -- Dean A. Rewerts

Dean Rewerts served on the Board of Directors of California Association of State Investigators for 15 years, including 5 years as President.  He also served on the Board of Directors of California Union of Safety Employees for 7 years, acting as Legislative Committee Chairman.  Dean is a Director and Vice President of Governmental Relations for Northern California Oceans Foundation.

Director -- John Daley

John Daley is an aerospace engineer who manages and develops programs related to national security.  He also consults with entrepreneurs, providing the tools necessary for small businesses to expand.  John has been SCUBA certified since 2000 and has over 250 dives, many on wreck sites.  He has a long standing dedication to volunteerism with over 10 years experience directing non-profit organizations.  John served as Chairman of the Board of California Ships to Reefs from November 2006 through November 2008.

 
Casey Allen was certified as a diver in 1978. He has been a freelance outdoor writer for the Times-Standard newspaper in Eureka, California and is Public Information Officer for Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers. Casey has 35 years experience with AT&T in construction splicing and maintenance. He was on a team that conducted surveys, developed process improvement, held trials, wrote classroom material, and conducted classes for AT&T technicians. He now supervises 10 employees covering Humboldt County. Casey is a member of the Outdoor Writers of America and the Outdoor Writers of California.

Chief Advisor -- Dick Long

Dick Long is one of the pioneers of the diving industry and the founder of Diving Unlimited International. In 1965 he worked as a contract diver for the U.S. Navy in the Arctic and from 1965 through 1972 he operated his own commercial diving company. He is past Chairman of San Diego Oceans Foundation. Dick's consuming passion during the last few years has been the management of the sinking of HMCS Yukon, a former Canadian Navy ship, which has become an artificial reef for divers.

 
 
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