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For over two decades, Arin has worked closely with high-net-worth clients who bring high expectations—and lifelong dreams—to the yacht buying journey. With a calm, professional approach and an eye for detail, Arin provides trusted guidance and clear communication from first inquiry to final handshake. He believes the process should be as enjoyable as the destination, and works hard to ensure that every step is handled with care, insight, and a sense of fun.

Joe & Corrin Crowley have spent the last 3 years and 14,000 nautical miles cruising full time on their Selene 60 “Coffee Break”. They have a wealth of knowledge on working from the boat while cruising, transitioning to the full time cruising lifestyle, and hands-on experience living aboard a Selene. Joe spent his career leading teams in global electronics manufacturing including plants in China which allows him to uniquely understand the challenges and advantages of that market. Corrin has 13 years of experience in human resources with Starbucks. Corrin’s year long sabbatical (called a coffee break) allowed them the opportunity to step away from what they were doing to embrace cruising full time and they are excited to share this lifestyle with others.

Born in Sorel Canada on the Saint Lawrence Seaway, Immigrated to Lake Erie frontage of Cleveland and now ocean side in sunny Florida, Paul is no stranger to water. He has great memories of Northern Pike, Walleye and Jumbo Perch fishing in the northern region. Moving to Florida in 1982, Paul now considers himself a local. Professionally, Paul has an extensive service background in the automotive and marine business. Related as such, Paul managed the Bassett Boat Company service department during the merger to Marine Max. An 86 slip marina full service repair facility. It is here where he learned big boat business and honed his boat handling skills. Shortly thereafter and for the last 19 years, Paul has re-directed his efforts to yacht sales. His eagerness to serve and do what is right has proven to be the right formula to be successful in this sales arena. A long way from Sorel but Paul now lives happily in Palm City with his wife of 39 years and two incredible sons. Life is good.

Dylan Hildebrand brings over 20 years of marine engineering experience to his projects, specializing in superyachts and commercial vessels such as ferries and cargo ships. As a Chief Engineer with expertise on vessels up to 3000 GRT and 9000kW, Dylan has led multiple superyacht new builds up to 280 feet, including work with Feadship and the first hybrid yacht build. He also works on both used and new Selene yachts, applying his extensive worldwide shipyard and cruising experience. Dylan is passionate about improving efficiency, sustainability, and safety in the marine industry, focusing on delivering superior owner and crew experiences through innovative engineering solutions.

Jeff Merrill grew up in a sailing family in Long Beach, CA, and competed on Stanford’s varsity sailing team. After graduation, he spent three years campaigning for the 1987 America’s Cup as a tactician and sailing coach. With over 30 years of experience in the marine industry, Jeff has worked in sales and marketing for various companies, including Pacific Seacraft and Nordhavn trawlers. In 2014, he founded Jeff Merrill Yacht Sales, Inc., focusing on cruising sailboats and trawlers. A renowned trawler specialist, Jeff has traveled the world to meet clients, log thousands of miles at sea, and catalog a vast image archive of trawlers. His expertise and friendly sales approach have earned him a strong reputation as a trusted advocate for his clients. Jeff is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker and a past president of the California Yacht Brokers Association.

Ian has been boating for much of his life both professionally and recreationally. He’s been working in the marine industry for the last twenty years in various capacities. Some of his roles have included working as vice president of operations and production manager for a marine maintenance software company, project manager and salesperson for the Selene Annapolis dealership, and as a sales associate in other sectors of the powerboat market. Through it all, customer service and satisfaction, as well as comprehensive project oversight have consistently been key elements of his professional life. Over the years, he’s also accumulated considerable time underway aboard various vessels, including at least 10,000 miles aboard Selenes, as well as some notable trips from Newfoundland to Ft. Lauderdale and Virgina to Cabo San Lucas. He’s also logged many other trips up and down the eastern seaboard. He’s excited to join Selene Americas as they reintroduce this capable, graceful, and proud brand!

Patrick and the team at Pacific Northwest Yachts have been working with Selene Yachts since 2008 and have been a dealer since 2014. They are based in Seattle with a full service operation. Patrick has extensive knowledge of Selene Yachts and enjoys helping connect people with the best Selene for them.

Paul Cifka is the cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer of Selene Americas. With over 25 years of experience in technology, marketing, and operations across various industries, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge to the maritime sector. He holds a BA in International Business from Western Washington University and has studied abroad in Japan, enhancing his global perspective and strategic approach. Although his career has spanned multiple sectors, Paul’s leadership is crucial to positioning Selene Americas as a top brand in the luxury yacht market.

Wayne is a lifelong boater and has held a 100 ton Captain's license since 1986. He has cruised all over the world with his latest big trip originating in South Africa and traveling to Florida over 57 days. Wayne has sold boats in the San Francisco area and now is President of Selene Yachts Americas providing new boat sales and support for Selene across North America.