Rick grew up on the New England coast and is passionate about being on the water. A United States Coast Guard veteran, he spent time in the Arctic, Antarctica, Australia, and South America off Cape Horn in the Southern Ocean. Rick’s racing experience has taken him to Block Island Race Week, Miami Race Week, and many other East Coast regattas. He spent the last few years sailing the Lightning Class.

Rick has extensive knowledge in the maritime industry and proudly served on the board of directors of the Connecticut Marine Trades Association and was the editor-in-chief of Sailing Strategies. He has toured boat manufacturers and sail lofts in Canada, France, and the United States to better understand the design and construction side of the business. Rick also was the recipient of two Top Gun Awards from Groupe Beneteau in Paris. As a Certified Professional Yacht Broker, he has sold quality sail and motor yachts and is eager to share his knowledge and help buyers and sellers navigate toward successful outcomes. 

Dave is a Virginia native, and although he grew up in Falls Church, Roanoke and Richmond, by way of his dad’s career as a Methodist minister, he enjoyed summers in North Carolina and became fascinated with sailing in his early 20’s. From his first experience with a Sunfish he rented in Ocean City, MD that got him hooked, to the Flying Scots and J 24s, as well as the Prindle 18 catamaran, to finally owning his own boat, a CAL 35, Dave has sailed around the Chesapeake Bay for over 30 years. He and his wife currently own a Beneteau 411 and they continue to enjoy all the Bay has to offer.

Dave attended both the Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay Sailing Schools and is a member of American Sailing. He loves learning about different boat manufacturers and stays up to date on safety techniques and maintenance requirements and always looks forward to seeing the latest and greatest at the Annapolis Sailboat Show each year. As a business owner for over 20 years, Dave sold furniture to IT and tech firms, several military installations such as the Naval Academy, Aberdeen Proving Ground and NAVSEA, as well as government agencies and local businesses.

His past business experience taught him the importance of what true customer service means and the value of building relationships. Whether you are a first-time buyer navigating your way through the process or an avid boater in the market to sell and upgrade, Dave will work hard to ensure your experience is an exceptional one.

Kim Topf brings a unique blend of maritime experience and professional expertise to her role as Operations Manager at Veteran Yacht Sales. With offshore passage experience, she understands firsthand the demands and rewards of life at sea—perspective that shapes her dedication to precision and reliability in every aspect of our business.

Before joining the yachting industry, Kim built a successful career in New York City as a media buyer, honing her skills in analysis, negotiation, and project coordination. Today, she leverages that background to oversee the operational backbone of Veteran Yacht Sales. Her responsibilities span compliance and closings, MLS systems management, quality assurance, and comprehensive support for our team of yacht brokers.

Kim’s meticulous approach and commitment to excellence ensure that every transaction is handled with integrity and efficiency. She plays a vital role in maintaining our high standards of client service and operational performance, helping Veteran Yacht Sales deliver on its promise of Mission Driven Yachting.

Jon grew up sailing on San Francisco Bay from the age of 8 and bought his first boat, a Snipe, while in middle school. His family has been members of the St. Francis Yacht Club, where he spent much of his youth. Jon has actively raced in the San Francisco Melges and J/105 fleets, as well as the Chicago and Annapolis J/105 fleets. Most recently, he began sailing in the Annapolis J/70 fleet and currently owns and lives aboard his Beneteau First 44.7. 

Jon’s background is diverse, spanning roles as a flight instructor, bush pilot in Alaska, and regional airline pilot based in Anchorage. He also worked in boutique wine sales in Napa. For the past 12 years, Jon has been in international container logistics sales management for several ocean carriers. Additionally, he served for eight years as an LAV crewman and rifleman in the United States Marine Corps, completing two combat deployments to the Horn of Africa and Iraq.

With 50 years of boating experience, Susan Meredith brings a deep understanding of both sail and powerboat markets to her clients. A lifelong sailor and competitive racer, she has raced dinghies and keelboats up to 77 feet, competed at the world championship level, and completed offshore deliveries. She has owned and campaigned a J/22, currently runs an Edgewater 230CC, and has extensive experience trailering, and race committee operations at the Annapolis Yacht Club. Her hands-on expertise ensures buyers and sellers receive informed, real-world guidance when navigating the yacht market. 

Susan’s sales and customer service expertise, combined with a vast industry network, makes her a trusted advisor in yacht transactions. She applies proven sales strategies, strong negotiation skills, and a personalized approach to ensure seamless deals. With deep roots in Annapolis, MD, and a reputation for integrity and professionalism, Susan is dedicated to matching buyers with the perfect boat while helping sellers maximize value. 

Raised by parents of “The Greatest Generation”, Susan’s father was a WWII Aviator who was training in Pensacola with George Bush Sr doing nighttime carrier landings on TBM’s (torpedo bombers) when the war ended. Her father was also born and raised in Annapolis and a lifelong sailor who raced in multiple distance races on the Chesapeake Bay, Race to Bermuda, and the inaugural 1971 Cape Town to Rio race on a 40’ sloop, one of two race entries from Annapolis. Annually he helped friends deliver boats up and down the ICW and even completed a leg on a riverboat (The former Rebecca Forbush) from Lacrosse, WI all the way down the Mississippi then back up to Annapolis. Susan has also made a few deliveries down the ICW with periodic offshore stints, weather permitting. 

Susan is an active member of the Annapolis Maritime Museum, and an alumni and Boat Foundation Board member at St. Mary's College of MD. Susan is also US Powerboating Certified in: https://www.uspowerboating.com/courses 

• Safe Powerboat Handling 
• Safety and Rescue 
• Mark Set (Race Management) 

Before he joined the yacht sales industry in his home state of Maryland, Grey worked for over twenty years as a professional pilot, flying both helicopters and airplanes. One of the experiences he enjoyed most was flying a news helicopter for multiple stations here in Washington DC. Daily flights over the Potomac River and the Chesapeake fueled his interest in sailing and the boating lifestyle that so many Marylanders and DC residents enjoy.

After attaining his MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Grey spent a couple of years in the mortgage industry, an invaluable chapter in his career that shaped his approach to complex business transactions. When the opportunity to work in yacht sales presented itself, Grey knew this was his ideal career path. He has been a sailor for ten years and enjoys taking Flying Scots out on the Potomac, racing keelboats on the Chesapeake, and looks forward to cruising our local waters and beyond. 

Whether you are a prospective buyer or seller, it is Grey’s mission as your trusted yacht advisor to learn about your goals and to conduct your vessel sale or search with steadfast attention to detail and effective communication.