Welcome to my little part of the marine industry. Let’s see how I may be of help to you. My name is John Heffner (Jack) and I have been in the marine industry since 1984 when I moved to Rock Hall, Maryland, to work for Gratitude Yachting Center. I entered the boating industry after leaving…
Michele started her career in January 1987 by developing the brokerage division of Gratitude Yachting Center. This followed a career of teaching special-needs children for more than 18 years. Michele’s summers during her teaching days were spent working with a charter company and sailing school located on the Chesapeake, and her years there gave her…
For 29 years, Bill was the public “face” of Island Packet Yachts to customers, dealers and industry members worldwide. A well-known speaker at boat shows, owner rendezvous’ and marine-industry events, Bill had joined the fledgling boat builder in 1987, fulfilling a wide variety of roles over the years including customer service, dealer acquisition and training,…
Matt Malatich, CPBY, is the Managing Broker of S&J Yachts in Charleston, S.C., where he is a standout in helping clients navigate the acquisition or disposition process of luxury cruising yachts. Boating has always been at the forefront of Matt’s life. From growing up on boats, to pleasure cruising and racing, to watching his own kids…
Jack Malatich grew up in his family’s commercial diving business and has been in or on the water all of his life. From diving at the ice cap to owning a 62-foot schooner, boats and water have been central to his life. Jack’s business and marketing skills were honed while working as a senior executive…
Sharon Malatich grew up sailing and racing in Ontario, Canada. After spending eight years cruising the beautiful Georgian Bay and North Channel, Sharon lived the dream and went cruising on her own boat. Sharon is a seasoned cruiser, having lived aboard for more than six years and cruised full-time for four of those years. Prior…