Mike brings extensive maritime experience, strong leadership, and a lifelong passion for boating to yacht brokerage. He has logged more than 10,000 nautical miles in recent years, including a five-month winter voyage through the Bahamas.

A lifelong sailor and powerboater, Mike owns a Catalina 380 and is active in the Chesapeake Bay boating community. He has served on a local sailing association board and can be found on a competitive race boat on Wednesday nights and most summer weekends, collecting bragging rights and trophies.

Before entering the yachting industry, Mike served as a firefighter and flight paramedic and worked in medical research, disaster medicine, international humanitarian service, and sales leadership.

Mike holds a USCG Captain’s License, is an ASA-certified sailing instructor, and works as an experienced yacht-delivery captain. His practical knowledge of vessel systems, performance, and handling enables him to guide both first-time buyers and seasoned boaters with confidence. He brings calm decision-making, strong communication, integrity, and technical expertise to every transaction.