Who We Are
Ocean Allies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that originated in Clearwater Beach, Florida and is dedicated to merging the goals of conservation, tourism and business by educating the public about ocean health and the real-life benefits experienced by businesses that become ocean friendly. We work to inspire whole communities to make simple switches to protect the marine ecosystems vital to human health and hearts around the world.
Executive Team
Sheri Heilman
Founder/Chair Ocean Allies
Owner Heilman’s Beachcomber & Bobby’s Bistro
Alan Mock
Board Member
Publisher, Resort Magazine / Author
Frank Dame
Board Member
Chairman Emeritus Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Trisha Rodriguez
Vice Chair
Owner of The Tropics Boat Tours and The Clearwater Ferry
Sheridan Boyle
Board Member
Sustainability Coordinator, City of Clearwater
Kristi Watson
Treasurer
The Tropics Boat Tours- Sales Coordinator
Jasper Klein
Board Member
Owner Free Rides U.S.A
Kristina Park
Board Member
Executive Vice President
of AMPLIFY Clearwater
Bruce Rector
Board Member
General Counsel, Sports Facilities Companies