Annapolis Yacht Sales values honesty, integrity, and service as we build lasting relationships between our customers, employees, and the boating world, while serving our local community.
MARK ANDREWS: 410.267.8181 • [email protected]
Mark is the President of Annapolis Yacht Sales and strives to make the boat buying and selling experience an exceptional one for all of our clients. Mark has over 20 years of both marina and marine service management, as well as boat brokerage experience. With experience in both sail and power boats, Mark possesses the passion for the marine industry combined with the skills and experience to help maintain Annapolis Yacht Sales’ position as one of the region’s premier yacht sales, brokerage and service providers.
CHRIS HOUPT: 410.793.4252 • [email protected]
Chris joined the Annapolis Yacht Sales team in the Spring of 2021. He was previously a Base Manager for DYC in Annapolis, MD after starting in the charter industry in Rockhall, MD as a summer job in high school and has remained in the industry for the past 20 years. He grew up sailing in Rockhall, MD on his family’s boat and since then has owned his own yachts. Chris and his golden retriever, Coral, live on the water in Annapolis. Chris brings both charter experience and broker knowledge to AYS and the entire boating community. He looks forward to growing Chesapeake Bay Yacht Charter and providing experiences for all clients on the Bay.
MIKE MCGUIRE: 410.775.5885 • [email protected]
Mike joined the AYS Crew in the fall of 2020 and has over 30 years of experience in the boating industry, from sales, boat building, fishing, and recreation. Besides boating, Mike has been involved with digital marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship. This experience has helped him become very in tune with the needs of his clients, from brokerage of their vessel or ensuring that they are buying the right vessel. When he’s not working in the boat yard, he is an accomplished golfer and a fishing fanatic.
JEFF NICKLASON: 410.941.4847 • [email protected]
Jeff is a lifelong Maryland resident and grew up on the water in Annapolis. He joined the AYS Crew in the Fall of 2020 as a Yacht Broker because of the tight knit, family-oriented culture of the company. He believes that each client should be 100% satisfied with their entire boat buying experience from their first call to their delivery day. When Jeff is not working, he is usually fishing on The Bay or creating abstract oil paintings.