Meet Our Brokers
With over twenty-two years in the hospitality industry developing some of the most successful restaurants and entertainment centers in the United States and Caribbean, Mike purchased his first boat in 1993. He eventually figured out that he could be on the water and working at the same time and in 1996, he sold his company and became a Yacht Broker. Experienced in both power and sail up to 70', he has lived aboard and has experienced Gulf crossings to Key West and Isla Mujeras Mexico. He learned at a very young age that outstanding service is what keeps clients coming back, and in the yacht brokerage industry, return clients and referrals is the reward for a job well done. He believes it is not the years of experience one has, but it is the quality of experience that makes a difference. He is totally dedicated to his clients and continues to provide a level of service they have come to expect, which is why when it is time for them to sell or move up to a larger boat, his clients bring their boats back to him. |
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With thirty years experience sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, Joyce relocated to the Houston area with her husband, Gary. She began her sailing experience in 1977 with a first date on a day sail out of Annapolis on a Cheoy Lee 33 and was hooked...not by the date, but by sailing and immediately purchased her first sailboat! Several boats later, and a new husband who promised to eventually live aboard and cruise the world, they have enjoyed sailing from one end of the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean on their 44' sailboat. During Joyce's sailing adventures over the years, she sailed a 65' ketch through the Caribbean Islands and in the San Francisco Bay. During those years, she brought together many Buyers and Sellers of boats, both power and sail, and is now exploring Galveston Bay and the Gulf waters. In 2005, upon completion of her professional career in investigations and intelligence, she pursued professional yacht brokering. Her years of corporate leadership and Federal service in a profession requiring honesty and integrity has given her exemplary skills which enable her to serve her clients well. Learning how to manage boating adventures and experiencing the joy of perseverance has brought her to a new and challenging career as a Yacht Broker with Flagship Yachts of Texas, LLC. She is a member of the Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association and she eagerly looks forward to serving previous, current, and future clients. Member of Lakewood Yacht Club, Waterford Yacht Club, Galveston Bay Power Squadron, and Texas Mariners Cruising Association. |
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Doug Payne Doug has been involved in recreational boating for most of his life. He has over thirty-five years of business experience in sales, executive leadership and board service. Doug spent fifteen years in Chicago in corporate banking running a large part of the city for the largest bank, owned and/or operated three private companies for ten years, and was a managing partner and board member for a large national financial consulting firm where he took early retirement and entered the yacht sales and brokerage business joining Flagship Yachts. Doug brings this vast business experience and integrity to all that he does in the boating business. |
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Ruth Gilman Ruth has been boating since childhood. She is a fan of power boating and sail. Over thirty years of experience in business before joining the brokerage business in 2008. She moved to Flagship Yachts April 2010 and is looking to establish a customer base. Ruth will work hard to make your buying or selling experience a pleasant one. |
Mike Corso
Joyce Wagner, CPP
