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
Dan Cole • CFO
Julia Ray • Director of Operations- USVI
Viki Antonopoulou • Director of Operations- BVI
Aline Little • Compliance Officer
Elizabeth Vino • Fleet HR
Kim Hynes • Fleet Talent Manager
Brenda Clay • Director of Training | Fleet Chef
Don Smith • Fleet Captain
Casey Phillips • Clearing House Director
Phil Scarlata • Director of Sales & Marketing
Jill Bailey • General Sales Manager
Melissa Riley • Marketing Manager
Staci Smith • Executive Administrative Assistant
Jerrod David • Technical Director
Eric Chaney • Marine Parts 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
Katelynn Weaver • Accounting Administrator
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 2025/2026 season!
ADVENTURE US | Capt. Bram & Chef Anna
ALTESSE | Capt. Nick & Chef Amy
BACCHUS | Capt. Evanne Soeten
BACCHUS | Chef Stijn van der Bruggen
BAREFOOT COWBOY | Capt. Roy Pat Rucker
BAREFOOT COWBOY | Chef Natalie Rucker
BLACKFISK | Capt. Tyler Haley
C SISTERS | Capt. Johnny Rorech
C SISTERS | Chef Joseph Craig
CASA BLANCA | Capt. Dylan & Chef Kayla
CASA BLANCA | Chief Stew Angelina Ready
CATALYST | Capt. Joseph & Chef Georgie
CELESTINE | Capt. Jamie & Chef Eda
CHILLIN' HUT | Capt. Raul & Chef Katie
DANTE | Capt. Brad & Chef Zoe
DEEP BLUE | Capt. Dick & Chef Kim
ESCAPADE | Capt. Luke
ESCAPADE | Chef Chloe
EUPHORIA | Capt. Corey Hutterli
EUPHORIA | Chef Domenico “Dom” Laurenti
EVENSTAR | Capt. Tim & Chef Zara
EVERLONG | Capt. Josh & Chef Tamara
EXTRA NAUTI | Capt. Noah & Chef Steph
GET ALONG | Capt. Tim & Chef Peta
HEAVENLY | Capt. Eric & Chef Madison
HOURGLASS | Capt. Adriana & Chef Daryl
IARA | Capt. Paul & Chef Lexy
INDULGE II | Capt. Shachar & First Mate Michael
KASIOPEJA | Captain Bryan Mason
KASIOPEJA | Chef Zachary Bronson
LA SPERANZA | Capt. Christina McCoy
LA SPERANZA | Chef Robert Vernon
LOCATION | Capt. Nik & Chef Lily
M LEGACY | Capt. Steven Crawford
M LEGACY | Chef Célia Dionne
MAH NA MAH NA | Capt. Zach Lanford
MAKIN' MEMORIES | Capt. Jim & Chef Courtney
MIRA SOL | Capt. Julle & Chef Anna
NAE KAE | Capt. Charlotte Matthews
NAE KAE | Chef Jessica Larue
NAUTI MERMAID | Capt. Mitch Nesbit
NAUTI MERMAID | Chef Emma Hill
NO INHERITANCE | Capt. Owen Aschoff
NO INHERITANCE | Mia Koch
OCEAN VIBES | Capt. Max, Chef Elise & Chief Stewardess Susanna
OCEAN VIBES | Chef Stew Delphine
OCEANS 8 | Capt. Terry "TC" Carter
OCEANS 8 | Chef Emilie Svejda
OHANA | Capt. Brian & Chef Jessi
ONE II LOVE | Capt. Thomas Wheeler
PARADIGM SHIFT | Capt. Steven & Chef Bonnie
PENNY JO | Capt Martin & Chef Suzana
PERMABEAR | Capt. Ed & Chef Irwin
PERPETUAL BLUE | Capt. Kendrick & Chef Mia
PLUS 10 | Capt. David & Chef Emily
RAPSCALLION | Capt. Bryan Berc
REVERIE | Capt. Doyle Van Horn
REVERIE | Chef Christina Merianos
REVERIE | First Mate/Stew Jetske Van Rensburg
RIPPLE | Chef Kathryn Prestera
RIPPLE | Chief Stew Caitlin Green
SEA DANCER | Capt. JP & Chef Kendra
SERENITY | Capt. John & Chef Julianna
SISU | Capt. Frick & Chef Petro
SOGGY DOGGY | Capt. Jon & Chef Suzanne
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL | Chef Tiera Conley
SOMMER | Capt. Brandon Johnson
SOUTHERN CHARM | Capt. Kevin & Chef Elizabeth King
STELLA BLUE | Capt. David & Chef Heather
TOUCH THE SKY | Capt. Nate & Chef Hilary