Ben Koscielniak

Born and raised in Santa Cruz, California, Ben Koscielniak grew up immersed in the creative coastal culture surrounding surfing, skateboarding, skimboarding, art, and design.

Ben began skimboarding professionally at 17, traveling the world, competing, and building lifelong friendships through the sport. Whether riding waves, mountain biking, creating artwork, or developing a new product, progression has always been at the center of what he does.

As the original founder and creative force behind TAC, Ben has spent more than 25 years shaping the brand through original art, apparel, photography, and the independent spirit of Santa Cruz. Now based on Maui, he continues that story through The Aloha Crew—bringing island influence, new ideas, and fresh energy into the evolving TAC family.

Born in Santa Cruz. Growing in Maui. Independent for more than 25 years.

Ben proudly represents Exile Skimboards and Pacific Wave Surf Shop.