Welcome Skateboards was founded in 2010 by Jason Celaya. With just $2,000 on a credit card, Jason embarked on a mission to create something different. He wanted to break away from the popular trends of the time and offer skateboarders an alternative. Unable to afford a professional artist, Jason took matters into his own hands. He began illustrating for Welcome out of necessity. Many of the early graphics were hand-drawn with a sharpie on the floor of his home. These raw, authentic designs set the tone for Welcome’s unique aesthetic.

Jason focused on creating skateboard shapes that blended elements from past generations with modern dimensions and functionality. The result? A hybrid of classic and contemporary designs that resonated with skaters looking for something fresh.

Welcome’s skateboard team has included a tight-knit crew of individuals over the years including: Jordan Sanchez, Nora Vasconcellos, Daniel Vargas, and Shane Cox (Creative Director). An integral part of the company, Shane’s vision has helped Welcome evolve beyond its humble beginnings.

The below from welcomeskateboards.com

"Welcome was founded in 2010 by Jason Celaya, out of his home, with $2,000.00 on a credit card. Welcome started as a means of creating something different for a small group of friends - something that was non-conforming to what was popular at the time.

Unable to afford a professional artist, Jason began illustrating for Welcome out of necessity. Having no real experience with skateboard design many of the first graphics were drawn with a sharpie on the floor of his home. When it came to the shapes of the boards, he focused on creating a hybrid of the shapes of past generations while updating them with modern dimensions, molds, and functionality.

As the brand began gaining traction a team was assembled - comprised of a small group of friends he skated with. Many of those same people have gone on to become pro skaters on the team - like Nora Vasconcellos and Daniel Vargas - or integral parts of the company - like Creative Director Shane Cox. It is those people who have helped to push the company beyond the bounds from which it originated.

While the brand has expanded over the years, the team and community it's built contribute every day to our original mission to create a space that celebrates nonconformity, where all are Welcome. "

Welcome Skateboard Videos:

Welcome in The Eurogenous Zone Skate Video

"Video documentation of the Welcome adventures in Europe, starring:

Will Blaty, Ryan Lay, Ryan Townley, Aaron Goure, Daniel Vargas, Roman Pabich, Rick Fabro, Dakota Hunt.

Music: Madonna, Into the Groove Psyche, Prisoner to Desire Hi-Town DJs: Ding-A-Ling Echo and the Bunnymen: Hole in the Holy,

Filmed and Edited by Richie Valdez"

"that drop-in at the end is the kinda thing people try, get broke off, never try again, but they put the footage in the video anyway... BUT HE LANDED IT!"

"Welcome is one of the best things in skateboarding right now. I love it."

"This gets me so hyped to skate!!!!"

Welcome Holiday Weekend in AZ Skate Video

"We had a weekend holiday party in AZ in December. This is the skating that took place...we left out the wild nights of playing board games at Ryan Lay's house each night.

Nolan Johnson, Mango, Ryan Lay, Will Blaty, Aaron Goure, Logan Lara, Brandon Perelson, Nora Vasconcellos, Jesse Alba.

Marky, Jordan and Daniel were there too but didn't make into the video Shot and edited by the incomparable Diego Meek (Bumble Meek)"

Jordan Sanchez - Welcome to WELCOME Video

" What do you say when one of your all time favorite skaters wants to join your sect? WELCOME!!!!

Filmed by: Jake Menne & Josh Jones"

"Every time I think Welcome has the niftiest skaters there are, they find another nifty one! Keep it nifty welcome."

"that slappy at :38 made me so happy"

"great filming and awesome edit! "