Meet The Team
Dedication. Passion. Strength.
The TFH1 Team is made of people like you: A team of service members dedicated to sharing their experience and passion for the healing powers of the ocean.
Co-Founder
Ricky Van Rickley
CW3, US Army Special Forces Retired, Husband, Father, Grandfather, & TFH1 Co-founder.
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Leonardo "Leo" Yui
PO1, US Navy Seabee (Ret.) served in the military for 13 years and completed multiple Iraq and Afghanistan deployments. Beyond his military life, Leo is a loving husband and father. He continues to make a positive impact in the community as a co-founder of TFH1.
Co-Founder
Joshua Rubens
Entrepreneur, Waterman, Husband, Father, and TFH1 Co-Founder.
Director of Ops
Enrique “QuiQue” Melendez
LTC (R), US Army, served in multiple deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq while serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment and the Asymmetric Warfare Group. A husband, father and Director of Operations for TFH1.
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St. Augustine Surf Chapter Leader
Brian Calaman
Retired Air Force Vet, St Johns County Fire Rescue First Responder. "I love the water, it heals! I am always out there in the ocean from outriggers to stand up paddle boards and even surfing. The water has such a powerful vibe, and I want others to feel this. It’s such a great feeling getting people who have never surfed, to stand up and ride a wave in for the first time."
Jacksonville Surf Chapter Leader
Jeff Taylor
Medically retired from the United States Army, 3rd Infantry Division. "After my alive day on April 4 2003, I found solace in the water. Through surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking with friends and family, I was able to find a sense of belonging in a world that once felt against me. As a father and grandfather, the ocean has always been a source of great times and memories with my family and I am happy to be able to share this with others through TFH1."
Paddle Platoon Leader
Jenn Grubbs
Certified Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, empowers individuals to achieve holistic wellness. Married to a retired USMC aviator for over three decades while raising four children. As a member of Team USA Dragon Boat, she represented the United States at the 2023 World Championships in Thailand. Passionate about the transformative power of water therapy, she actively contributes to Task Force Hydro1, making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Sponsors and Believers
The $1,000+ Club
Liquid Therapy is a lifestyle clothing brand inspired by the natural healing powers of water. Liquid Therapy was started as the name of Josh's boat years ago. Fast forward it has become a family brand with his wife Cara and three boys. It's a reminder to take a break from the chaos and center our souls. We love being around the water and can usually be found surfing, boogie boarding, paddleboarding, fishing on the boat, searching for shells and sharks teeth or swimming. We believe in the therapeutic powers a water lifestyle brings.
White Surfboards
A local St Augustine Shaper and Navy Veteran. Ken has is the 2016 and 2021 Surf Expo Shape Off Champion. Ken is trained by legends like Rich Pavel, Dick Brewer, John Holly, Chris Christenson, Steve Stack, and others.
Ocean & Earth Environmental
Ocean & Earth is a consulting firm that specializes in building environmental stewardship capacity through integrated partnerships, collaborations, and sound science. Our staff has expertise in large scale project development, grant writing, and efficient program management focusing on fisheries, water quality, ocean chemistry, restoration of public lands, and Tribal subsistence and traditional resources.
water quality monitoring programs and restoration projects in Florida to building large networks of Tribal governments in Alaska working together to assess their vulnerability of climate change impacts.
An amazing daily local broadcast that connects St Johns and St Augustine with everything that's happening.