Chris
Chris started Palmetto Yacht Management in August of 2008. His vision for the company was to satisfy the need of fellow boaters and brokers in a professional manner. From day one, Palmetto Yacht Management has focused its attention on facilitating smooth and stress-free transportation for all customers.
Although Chris has stepped away from the driver’s seat, he is still actively involved in continuing the success of Palmetto Yacht Management for all customers and employees. Chris handles the OEM/Factory Program Sales, and oversees the business development of the company.
Daniel
Born and raised on the coast of South Carolina, Daniel has been in and around the water his entire life. Growing up, most of his weekends were spent somewhere on the water. This led to keeping his family close to the coast and making a lifetime of memories that involve water sport activities. After receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he spent the first portion of his career in the aerospace industry reaching a role of chief engineer before transitioning to the chemical industry. Over the course of the next 15+ years he held various roles in engineering management, operations management, and a vice president role before deciding to pursue something new and exciting. Over those 20+ years Daniel gained and honed his engineering, operations, and business management abilities to be a change agent in any industry he occupies.
This skillset and love of the water is what brought Daniel to Palmetto Yacht Management where he is able to lead from the role of COO.
Ben
Benjamin began his maritime career at the age of 19 working for a water sports company where he fell in love with everything boat-related. Ben started with Palmetto Yacht Management in October 2014 as a company Driver. Shortly after Ben’s start, the company flourished allowing him to expand his career. Ben’s skill set equipped him to step into the Driver Manager/Logistics Coordinator position. His ability to maintain the company's culture as well as assist the drivers on the road has earned him the title of Operations Manager.
In his role as the Operations Manager, Ben oversees the day-to-day communications to our customers and marinas, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of the company. Ben will also be your point of contact for approving purchases on the Company credit card should the need arise on the road.
Michaela
Michaela joined Palmetto Yacht Management team in the summer of 2019. Michaela came from a professional background of Administration, Technical Support, and Account Management. Michaela has worked with various companies throughout the years, ranging from smaller niche companies to multi-million-dollar corporations. Michaela originally came into the company as an administrative assistant, and over the years she has grown from handling basic day-to-day needs to overseeing all administrative correspondence and procedures.
Vincent
Vincent's professional career began as a shipping lead for Saks Fifth Avenue from 2014 through 2016 where he became increasingly interested in the functions of the transportation industry. In 2016, he worked as a yard jockey before enrolling in Cecil College's transportation management program where he obtained his CDL from Maryland’s top commercial driving school. In January 2018, Vince began working with Palmetto Yacht Management as a northern driver. Vincent is a man who wears many hats! He is currently the Driver Manager and Driver Trainer, as well as being an Oversized Specialist.
Marc
Marc started his commercial driving career in August of 2001. His previous experience with oversize transportation successfully transitioned him into boat hauling. While Marc was driving for PYM, he displayed the abilities to multitask, focus on routing details, and assist with the routing and scheduling of loads and equipment.