A picture of Alan "Ollie" Gelfand.
Alan "Ollie" Gelfand (born 1963) is an influential American skateboarder credited with inventing the Ollie in 1976. Gelfand’s technique was first showcased in a detailed how-to feature in the January 1979 issue of SkateBoarder Magazine. Titled "Special Tips on Progressive Aerials," the article described his method for executing the no-hand ollie air, providing a step-by-step guide that has influenced generations of skateboarders.