Thomas Lochtefeld

Thomas J. Lochtefeld is the founder and CEO of Surf Loch, Wave Loch, and Wave House family of companies. He was co-founder and co-developer of the three Raging Waters aquatic theme parks (Los Angeles, San Jose, and Salt Lake City). Lochtefeld has over 100 patents and trademarks, and was the inventor, principal designer and technology licensor for major aquatic attractions, including: FlowRider®, FlowBarrel®, Wave Loch SurfPool®, FlyingReef®, MasterBlaster® Uphill Water Coaster, Staggered Caissons, Controlled Surf Pool Breakers, and Wave Dampening. He was the inventor / founder of the venue attractions: Wave House® and FlowHouse®. With 250+ FlowRider® and FlowBarrel® sheet waves in 30 countries; and, having developed 10+ Wave Houses® and FlowHouses® globally, Lochtefeld is pursuing his dream to Wave The Planet. Lochtefeld attended the University of California San Diego (to surf), where he earned a Bachelor’s in Sociology (and minor in Neurophysiology). He has a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law, and was an MBA Candidate in Taxation at the University of Southern California. He is an inactive Member of the State Bar.