Academy Director / NSSIA Certified Surf & Paddleboard Instructor, Professional LifeGuard, Aquatic First Responder, CPR, AED & First Aid Certified, SORI, CORI Checked, Ronnie Lees is one of the owners of Northeast Surfing. Ronnie Lees is a surfer, skier and has been involved in outdoor sports his entire life. He has worked in both the ski and surf industries for over 25 years.