Our Dream Team
Bringing the core values (Honor, Integrity, Seek Knowledge and Have Fun) from Paradise Yacht Management, this “Dream Team” is working behind the scenes to ensure your experience with PYC is nothing short of extraordinary providing the service you and your clients deserve. From all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, we came together on a tiny island in the Caribbean with a mission: “Changing Lives”. We strive to have a positive impact on all aspects in this industry, eventually equating to life-changing guest charter experiences.
Hank Hampton • Co-Founder | CEO | Business Development
Steve Schlosser • Co-Founder | COO
Kim Hynes • Director of Human Resources
Jill Bailey • General Sales Manager
Brenda Clay • Director of Training | Fleet Chef
Don Smith • Fleet Captain
Casey Phillips • Clearing House Director
Phil Scarlata • Director of Sales & Marketing
Melissa Riley • Marketing Manager
Ryan Lippincott • Maintenance Director
Mike Sullivan • Maintenance Administrator
Dena Hankins • Maintenance Administrator
Aline Little • Compliance Officer
Mariser Marie • Boat Compliance Coordinator
Nicole Grisales • Finance & Zoho Manager
Casey Miller • Yacht Accounting Manager
Sarah Wong • Yacht Accounting Specialist
Janessa Sarmiento • Yacht Accounting Specialist
Angelica Martinez • Yacht Accounting Specialist
Alesha Bailey • Yacht Accounting Specialist
Our Crew
We also sincerely appreciate our yacht crew and their commitment to exceeding guest satisfaction time and time again, so we are honored to present you with the our all-star crew for this 2024/2025 season!
ADVENTURE US | Capt. Mitch Nesbit
ADVENTURE US | Chef Emma Hill
ALTESSE | Chef Stephanie Johnson
ALTESSE | Capt. Kennon Jones
ATLANTIA | Capt. John Emlet
ATLANTIA | First Mate Amanda Emlet
ATLANTIA | Chef Ed Stauffer
ATLANTIA | Chef Jason Hook
BAREFOOT COWBOY | Capt. Roy Pat Rucker
BAREFOOT COWBOY | Chef Natalie Rucker
BLACKFISK | Capt. Dustin Conlon
C SISTERS | Capt. Johnny Rorech
C SISTERS | Chef Daryl Hanna
CHRISTOS ANESTI | Capt. Adriana Vega
CHRISTOS ANESTI | Chef Martin Horsey
DAYDREAM | Capt. Rusty & Chef Neely
DEEP BLUE | Capt. Dick & Chef Kim
EUPHORIA | Capt. Ramón Linderman
EUPHORIA | Chef Kathryn Prestera
EVENSTAR | Capt. Tim & Chef Zara
Capt. Bob & Chef Debbie
GET ALONG | Capt. Tim & Chef Peta
GYRFALCON | Capt. Sylvio, Chef Helen & 3rd Mate Liz
HEAVENLY | Capt. Nick & Chef Amy
HQ2 | Capt. Dylan Paynter, Chef Kayla Bray & First Mate Jesse Paynter
IARA | Capt. Paul & Chef Lexy
INDULGE II | Capt. Shachar & First Mate Michael
INDULGENCE | Capt. Tim, Chef Siboney, & Third Mike D
KASIOPEJA | Capt. Owen Aschoff
KASIOPEJA | Chef Joseph Craig
LA SPERANZA | Sam & Carrie Baker
LOCATION | Capt. Nik & Chef Lily
M LEGACY | Capt. Steven Crawford
M LEGACY | Chef Célia Dionne
MAKIN' MEMORIES | Capt. Jim & Chef Courtney
MIRA SOL | Capt. Julle & Chef Anna
NAE KAE | Capt. Charlotte Matthews
NAE KAE | Chef Melissa Kodman
NO INHERITANCE | Capt. Eric & Chef Madison
OCEAN VIBES | Capt. Max, Chef Elise & Chief Stewardess Susanna
OHANA | Capt. Brian & Chef Jessi
ONE II LOVE | Capt. Thomas Wheeler
ONE LOVE | Capt. Christian
ONE LOVE | Chef Nikki
PARADIGM SHIFT | Capt. Steven & Chef Bonnie
PENNY JO | Capt Martin & Chef Suzana
PERMABEAR | Capt. Ed & Chef Irwin
PERPETUAL BLUE | Capt. Jehanne Bavay
PERPETUAL BLUE | Chef Josiah McGaughey
PLUS 10 | Capt. David & Chef Emily
RAPSCALLION | Capt. Jamie Still
REVERIE | Capt. Doyle, Chef Maya & Stew Tacaro
SHANGRI LA | Capt. Sean O'Grady & Chef Julia Ray
SOGGY DOGGY | Capt. Jon & Chef Suzanne
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL | Capt. Lukata & Chef Benita
SOMMER | Capt. Brandon & Chef Aiesha
SOUTHERN CHARM | Capt. Kevin & Chef Elizabeth King
TOUCH THE SKY | Capt. Nate & Chef Hilary
WHISKEY BUSINESS | Capt. Wade & Chef Tippee
WONDERWAY | Capt. Peter & Chef Allison
Our Maintenance Team
As the largest charter yacht maintenance team in the USVI’s, they keep our charters underway and we are very fortunate to have them!
