Dwight Torres, CEO & Co-Founder
Dwight Torres, was born in Santa Isabel Puerto Rico. He has lived in his hometown of Surf City North Carolina since 2004. He was elected to the city council in 2019 where he served for two years. Mr. Torres received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Grantham University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Information Technology Management from American Military University.Mr. Torres served 24 years as a Chief Warrant in the United States Marine Corps and 11 years as a Senior Force Readiness Analyst for the Department of Defense. He is married to his High School sweetheart Ligia M. Torres, has two amazing sons, Dwight and Joshua Torres, and enjoys spending quality time with their grandson, Preston Torres.
Joshua Torres, President & Co-Founder
Born at the Naval Hospital in 1993, he experienced the hardships and challenges facing many military families. Seeing a need to bridge the gap between the community and those who served, he organized a SUP fundraiser – the very first “Paddle 4 Troops” event.
Susan Griffin, Treasurer
Raised in Southport, NC, Susan left briefly to work in Charleston and Hilton Head, SC. She made her way back to her roots to raise her family in Wilmington, NC. She and her husband, Stanley have enjoyed Surf City beaches for many years and moved to the island in 2017.
Lori Chaney-Hasting, Secretary
A former educator of more than 20 years, Lori now works as Director of Sales for a curriculum and assessment company out of MA. Having spent her summers in Coastal Carolina since 1966, she fulfilled her life-long dream of moving to the area when she and her husband, John, purchased a home in 2016. Passionate about giving back to her community, Lori has served on the Board of Paddle 4 Troops since 2017. In 2023, she was appointed to Pender County Tourism Board to represent Surf City.
Ian Morgan, Military Liaison
Ian is a husband, father of four, and active duty Marine. Currently stationed at Camp Lejeune, He lives in Sneads Ferry with his family. As a hobbyist woodworker, He enjoys making paddles for retiring Marines. Ian now serves as the military liaison for the Paddle 4 Troops organization.
