Captain Chris Jones is the Founder of My Yacht Sales and has a long history in the boating industry, which allows him to understand and appreciate each individual client’s needs. Chris has a strong desire to grow within the industry and make improvements on a daily basis with Yacht Sales and Yacht Charter. With a Bachelor in Finance from Florida Atlantic University, a 100 ton USCG Captains License and firm understanding of Yacht Sales, both internationally and domestic on new and used vessels. Chris also ran a Yacht Management company in his twenties, which gives him a strong understanding of exactly what a perfectly running boat with a well balanced budget looks like. Prior to working in the yachting world, Chris worked in the Financial Analysis Industry, which provides him with a strong understanding of making boating cost effective, while at the same time improving the processes so clients receive the best service for their buck. Chris’ attitude towards goals and improvements on a daily basis has helped clients with yacht purchases and selling their vessels to most financially beneficial way. Chris strives to provide clients with a pleasurable boating experience while taking the hassles out of boating, giving you more time on the water.
Lewis is a backcountry fisherman who has built and managed marinas and brings his extensive experience to the Yacht Sales world. Lewis is Canadian Born, avid Hockey player, boat owner, and loves selling vessels. The only thing Lewis loves more than getting his clients in or out of a great boat is his family. Lewis calls family his sole purpose in life and treats all of his clients the same way, he wants the best for them on and off the water. Lewis knows the sales process extremely well and has a skill for finding dockage for his clients quicker than anyone we have met before. His boat experience and boat ownership makes him a excellent sales person for purchasing and selling vessels in the 30' to 150' range. Lewis hopes to one day visit every Exuma island with his family.
I am a Licensed Florida Yacht Broker since 2003, Certified Professional Yacht Broker since 2014. My experience is with 40 to 120 foot motor yachts of all types. I've been involved with New Builds, Refits, Upgrades and Exporting. I am Bilingual in Español.
Raised on the beaches here in her home state of Florida, Chelsea has a true passion for the water- and getting people in it.
Originally setting her sights toward study Marine Biology on the New River itself, Chelsea is well versed in the ocean and all it has to offer, wether from schooling, training, or actively enjoying it herself through a wide array of water sports.
It’s not uncommon to spot her anywhere on a vessel, as she worked the most basic jobs in the Maritime Industry to pursue her passion and share it with her community, lending hands-on experience and foresight to hopeful owners and crew members alike. Doing so led her from a pontoon boat cruising the New River, to captaining boats to Canada, managing a fleet in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, and now joining Chris at My Yacht Sales to provide you with an unforgettable charter or a yacht of your own.
Chelsea still works with countless high achieving members of the industry and local community, including that of her cherished Bahamian friends, giving her a unique and coveted map of resources to assist anyone in need. Even in her younger years, the urge to succeed drove her to help operate multiple businesses successfully under the tutelage of her family and studies in International Business, and it’s still recognizable today.
Growing up fishing on his family’s Four Winns with his father on the Great Lakes in Rockwood, Michigan, Tim was introduced at an early age to the boating and fishing industry. At the age of thirteen, his passion and ambition shined through by working for one of the most renown bait and tackle shops in the state. It is there where he learned the innerworkings of the freshwater fishing industry and grew his passion for boating. In his school years, he worked in different professional capacities within the finance and yachting industry providing his clients with expert guidance around complex lending and purchase decision-making. Upon completion of his formal education at Ferris State University, he moved to Fort Lauderdale, the Yachting Capital of the World and now states “God made freshwater so everyone can boat, but God made saltwater so the elite can yacht!”.
In 2020, Tim left his successful finance career to pursue his passion to help his clients in all things yachting by joining the My Yacht Sales brokerage team with owner Chris Jones. Tim has drawn on his experience and knowledge to provide detailed, professional advice for his clients. He is excited for the many opportunities that lay ahead with a firm that has proven to be incredibly successful at fulfilling the yachting dreams of their clients.
Tim enjoys spending his time in the bluest of waters in the Bahamas, where he keeps busy trying to catch that one fish that got away. You can meet Tim each year at your favorite Yacht show in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm or Miami.
Mollie was born into boating, fishing, and freedive spearfishing lifestyle being raised on the South Fork of New River in Fort Lauderdale, FL. When she was a toddler, her father was a commercial fisherman and owned a seafood market. In which she joined him fishing and eating merchandise behind the counter.
When Mollie went off to college, she graduated from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville with a major in Finance and minor in Economics. Mollie met her husband Tom Stowe there (who is also yacht broker with MYS). After graduating, Mollie knew she had to move back to South Florida.
Being so passionate about boating, in 2020, Mollie was thrilled to join My Yacht Sales team. She felt right at home within the yachting community.
Mollie enjoys anything that involves the water, spending time with her husband and two children, and hunting.
Howard is a retired captain that has all the experience you would want in a yacht salesman. Howard has over 25 years living the yachting life style and has been all over the Bahamas and East Coast of the united States. Howard knows the boating world extensively and can help guide you in or out of your boating lifestyle. Howard is the salesman and guide you would want to help you buy or sell your next yacht and plan your next life's adventure.
Jeff is currently a state of Florida registered yacht broker with several vessels sold for My Yacht Sales. Jeff is also a USCG Licensed Captain and enjoys working with several monthly customers for relocation services and day yachting in the local South Florida area. He also enjoys time aboard his own vessel, a 37’ SeaRay Amberjack. Most days are spent within the yachting industry meeting new customers and adding marine services to current customers. Jeff has a long history of boating and yachting that stems back to his Michigan days as not only a boat owner but as a marine sheriff in Macomb County. As with most yacht owners, Jeff shares a passion for the sea and the freedom that being at sea provides
Christian is a Avid boater, past dockhand and professional. Christian has been on the water his entire life and likely sees more boats everyday than most people see cars. Christian is a true gentleman and knows the sales process extremely well. His boat experience and boat ownership makes him a excellent sales person for purchasing and selling vessels in the 30' to 150' range. Christian hopes to one day own his own marina and help grow the boating community.
Christian is a Avid boater, past sea tow captain and professional sailor. Christian has been on the water his entire life and calls the water his happy place. Christian owns a 32 Intrepid and knows the sales process extremely well. His boat experience and boat ownership makes him a excellent sales person for purchasing and selling vessels in the 30' to 150' range. Christian hopes to one day own a 75 Sunseeker and relax on the hook in the Exumas during the summer.
Tony Azeem has been boating his entire life and has won many local fishing tournaments. Currently Tony owns a 43' Intrepid and knows the market well for fishing and cruising boats. You will feel confident in Tony being your broker on a new purchase or selling your current vessel.
Dean Pazin is a Native Floridian with a true passion for the water. Dean has been fishing and diving off the Florida coastline since he was a toddler. Dean personally owns a 61 Viking that he fished weekly from the Bahamas to Key West. You will be impressed with Deans experience with navigating the waters of the Bahamas, Exumas, Keys and all of South West and East Florida. Dean will get you the best deal on the market when you buy or sell.
Mandy Pazin lives in South Florida with a true passion for the water. Mandy has been visiting the Exumas and Keys since she was able to walk. Mandy personally owns a 61 Viking that he fished weekly from the Bahamas to Key West. You will be impressed with Mandy's experience with navigating the waters of the Bahamas, Exumas, Keys and all of South West and East Florida. Mandy will get you the best deal on the market when you buy or sell.
Donnie Gordon has been in the yachting industry for the past 12 years from having the luxury of exploring the Bahamas and Exumas on his fathers 110 Broward to captaining several boats throughout the Bahamas, and entire East Coast of the United States. Donnie loves, fishing, exploring new islands, and finding the perfect boat that fits his clients wants and needs. Donnie brings a lot of experience and solutions to a boat buyer and owner.
Al Ravelo was born and raised in Miami, to a Cuban-American family. After high school, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, graduating in 2011. In the Navy, Al was trained as a Navy Pilot and flew Maritime Patrol Aircraft, on two overseas deployments. He was medically retired in 2021, at the rank of Lieutenant. Having grown up on the waters of South Florida and the Bahamas, Al returned to his roots and became a yacht captain. He joined My Yacht Sales, in 2022, bringing invaluable experience and attention to detail to our team.
Yacht Sales Broker, Christopher Saumsiegle is a New England native who grew up on the waters of Cape Cod where he learned to sail at an early age and was constantly on the water. His love for boating brought him to South Florida in 1989 where he entered the boat/yacht business, introducing buyers to the new product lines of four different boat manufacturers. He was soon handling the dealership's entire pre-owned yacht trade-in program, which led to his growing into the yacht brokerage sector throughout Florida and the nation. In 1992, Chris established a Fort Lauderdale-based yacht brokerage firm, expanding the company to seven successful offices throughout the country. In 2009 Chris decided it was time to close the firm down and then joined the brokerage team of Bradford Marine where he was a successful broker for 10 years. When Bradford Marine sold in 2019 Chris headed over to United Yacht Sales where he spent a few years. Now currently with MYS Fort Lauderdale.
Shelly, attended college at USF in Tampa receiving her BA in International Business and studied abroad in Florence, Italy. She has lived in South Florida for the last 12 years, moving to New York City for 2 years in between to work at an international company, where she flourished in the competitive corporate world and worked alongside the top Executives, Legal Team, and brightest business savvy minds in Manhattan, developing her natural abilities in corporate and contractual law and finances and the ins and outs of a fortune 500 business.
Shelly always put her clients first and is willing to go the extra mile to excel in the luxury yacht industry. With her love for knowledge and fierce competitive edge in the business world, her passion exceeds expectations in all aspects within the marine industry.
For over 40 years, Ken has owned large distribution businesses that have all emphasized excellent customer service. Because of Ken’s longtime love for yachting and boating, he is now dedicated to bringing his knowledge to offering the best customer experience in buying and selling vessels.
Ken is a located in Boca Raton, Florida, and enjoys boating with his family. Buy your boat or yacht with a local expert.
