Jessica DesRoches

Jessica loves being on the water on any type boat. She has experience with power and sailing yachts. Jess and Jim own a 38 foot cruising sailboat. Jessie got married to Jim on the beach in Hawaii in October of 2007.
She is a top sales agent at YachtSmart. Jessica's direct line is (757) 285-5887

Bruce Ayers
Bruce is a lifelong boater with a depth and diversity of experience who enjoys sharing
his knowledge and interest with others. His focus is primarily on trawlers, downeasters
and other “character” boats of quality.
If you’re looking for a distinctive cruising vessel or have one to sell, give him a call.
He can be reached directly on (757) 717-5439

Lola Howard has been with YachtSmart since the beginning of the company. Lola is a member of the Norfolk Naval Sailing Association, and is very experienced in the sale of motor and sailing yachts.
Lola's direct number is (757) 319-6612

David Nichol, Broker-

David owned Harbour Yachts in Norfolk for several years. In 2000, David sold Harbour Yachts to YachtSmart and is enjoying semi-retirement. David is our resident sail racer, and is an expert on racing boats. David owns a Cal 33 that he races.

Marcia Pierce, Broker
Marcia is an experienced sailor and a great resource for boat maintenance. She is retired from the US Navy. Her and her husband Paul, reside in Virginia Beach, and they both enjoy sailing every chance they get.
Marcia is very detail oriented, and can help make your boat sale effortless.
Her direct line is (757) 201-5355
Her email is Marcia@YachtSmart.net

Larry Holt

Larry is a world class sailor, and a USCG licensed Master. He has delivered yachts, including power and sail, all over the world. Larry is an experienced ocean sailor, and owns a Catana 43 catamaran he spends time on between the Chesapeale Bay and the Caribbean. Larry is well known in sailing circles, and well versed to help you with the sale of your yacht. You can call Larry directly at (757)710-8229
or email him at LarryHolt@YachtSmart.net

Ed "Sandy" Sanderson
Sandy heads up our Oriental/Beaufort/Morehead City, NC office. He is retired Navy and grew up around boats and has owned many, including sail & power. He has an extensive background in metal and composite structures (aircraft & boats), and systems including electric, hydraulic, and mechanical. Sandy & his wife currently own a 38' cruising sailboat they keep on Clubfoot Creek just off the Neuse River.
You can reach him at (252) 725-9305

Debbie Diefenthaler is our Myrtle Beach South Carolina broker.

Debbie has extensive boating experience.

The office is located at 2120 Sea Mountain Hwy., Suite 2206, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
You can reach Debbie by calling (843)249-3399
Or email her at yachtsmartsc@hotmail.com

Jim Elliott is located in our Elizabeth City NC office.He is an experienced broker as well as a seasoned sailor. He has been in the yacht brokerage business on the Albemarle sound area of North Carolina for several years.
Jim also holds a commercial pilots license as well.
Call him at (252) 267-5530
His email is Jim.Elliott@YachtSmart.net

Bill Mittelmaier

Bill has been a boater all his life, and currently lives on a trawler. Bill is an experienced sailor and power boater. Bill was a program manager at NASA in his last life, and was involved in the processing of GPS related projects. Call Bill at (757) 754-0448 or email him at Bill@YachtSmart.net

Meet Jim Chiarello, our broker in Colonial Beach, Virginia. He grew up on Long Island, and has been around boats all of his life. He has owned and had experience with both power and sailing yachts.

Colonial Beach is a boater's paradise on the Potomac River, nestled between the Northern Neck of Virginia and the southern Maryland coast. Jim's office is located at 1008 Monroe Bay Avenue, and can be accessed by land or sea!

You can reach Jim by calling (804) 920-8058
His email is JimC@YachtSmart.net

Gary Flannely is a partner in YachtSmart of the Carolina's.

Gary is a sailing instructor, and has many years of sailing and boating experience. You can reach Gary at (252) 947-5313 email: Gary@YachtSmart.net

Michael Williams is a partner in YachtSmart of the Carolina's

Michael is a USCG Master with Sailing endorsement.He owns and operate the ASA certified sailing school and charter business, East Carolina Sailing. He is an ASA and US Sailing certified Instructor. Life long boater, power and sail. You can reach Michael at (252) 945-2099 email: Mike@YachtSmart.net