Born and raised in Rock Hall, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Ed, or “Cap” as the locals know him, grew up around, near, or on a boat. The love of the sea and duty followed him after high school to an appointment at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. After graduating…
Cam Brien is a native of Lawrence, Mass., where he grew up learning to sail on Mercuries and Sunfish at the Greater Lawrence Community Boating Program on the Merrimack River. At an early age he was fortunate enough to be taught that it is possible to do something as a profession solely for the love…
Ed and Robin have worked in the yacht sales industry for 35 years and have handled national and international transactions for new builds, imports, and new and brokerage vessels, while leading an award-winning sales and service team. Their years and experiences have provided them with a solid background in negotiations, customer service, technical advice, outfitting…
Tyler, a yacht broker, with a lifelong affinity for the water, at your service! Having grown up around the picturesque shores of Ocean City, Maryland, my childhood was filled with unforgettable moments of fishing, water skiing, and immersing myself in various pleasure boating activities. These early experiences ignited a passion for all things maritime that…
Art began his career in the marine industry upon his discharge from the US Army in 1974. Over the years he’s developed a multitude of maritime skills through his experience as a hands-on rigger, technician, sailing instructor, charter fleet operator, yacht broker and new boat dealer for Mariner Yachts, Tartan Yachts, CS Yachts, Sabre Yachts,…
I possess a 50-ton, near coastal, Master License and grew up big-game fishing offshore of New Jersey and waterskiing the rivers of South Jersey. Additionally, I spent more than 20 years on active duty serving in all four corners of the globe before retiring from the U.S. Air Force in 2008. Whether in the market…
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 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…