Howard Chen, President
Howard is the force behind the Selene success story. As the founder of Jet Tern Marine, Howard has led the Selene team since the beginning. In a continuing effort to provide the ultimate experience to the Selene owners, he now has expanded into the sales and service branches of the enterprise. This revolutionary comprehensive approach will be of great benefit to the Selene Seattle customer.

Howard is pleased to be a part of the Selene Seattle team. He plans frequent visits to the Selene Seattle offices and welcomes Selene Seattle customers to both Jet Tern Marine shipyards in China.

Tony Witek, Sales Manager
We are very excited to announce the newest member of the Selene Seattle Team!   Tony Witek comes aboard as both a seasoned boater and professional yacht broker.  Specifically he has worked on Lake Union in Seattle selling boats of all kinds since 1989. He knows from personal experience the best boat yards and surveyors around the area.  Tony has helped to launch and establish a yacht brokerage prior to coming to us.  He also was involved with selling Grand Banks for over seven years and is very familiar with trawlers of all makes.  He has experience with new boat builds and works very closely with his customers to help achieve their dream.  He prides himself with his thorough customer service which has caused many of his clients to return to to him for repeated business.

When not involved with business he has a very active family life with his wife and two young boys.  Tony will assume the role of Sales Manager and looks forward to providing some new ideas for Selene Seattle.  Please call him with your comments or concerns anytime.

Tony@SeleneSeattle.com
Cellular: (206) 890-7410

Andrew Trueblood, Yacht Broker
Andrew Trueblood grew up on the water surfing and sailing in Southern California. His uncle, a shipwright and circumnavigator, introduced him to boating at an early age. He moved to Washington in 1981 after graduating from College to take a job aboard a commercial fishing vessel in Alaska.

Andrew has 26 years experience in the marine business. He was an owner/captain in the commercial fishing industry for over 15 years, operating in the waters of California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. He has been a yacht broker for the past eleven years, assisting clients in the sales of power and sailing yachts, while representing Hallberg-Rassy, Pacific Seacraft, and Hampton Yachts. Formerly, Andrew worked for West Coast Yachts, Seacraft Yacht Sales and Adventure Yachts until he was offered an opportunity to come on-board with Selene Seattle.

His many years of practical experience come from having owned, operated, and personally maintained five pleasure craft and nine commercial vessels over the years. Andrew works diligently to provide a high level of service, cultivating long term relationships with his clients and serving as a continuing resource long after each sale is concluded. He has a deep passion for the water and enjoys helping other people share this passion. His customers appreciate his informed, upfront, and energetic approach to Yacht Sales. Andrew is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker.

andrew@seleneseattle.com
Cellular: (206) 931-1070

Melissa Miller, Yacht Broker

Having lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1980, Melissa has been a pioneer among women yacht brokers in the area and a community leader through the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association.

Having been a part of the yacht broker community since she joined Ray Rairdon Yacht Sales in 1992, Melissa has had an active role in the Northwest Yacht Broker's Association. Her initial involvement with NYBA came early in the 1990's as Chairman of the Meetings and Programs Committee, and subsequently served on the Board of Directors and was President in 1999.

She became one of the first to have the CPYB (Certified Professional Yacht Broker) designation in 2003 and currently plays an active role in leading CPYB study sessions for local professionals.

Melissa was the recipient of the first NYBA "Broker of the Year" award in 2008.

Melissa@seleneseattle.com
Cellular: (206) 949-8906

Janet Reid, Office Manager

Janet grew up boating with her family in the San Juan Islands, Canada and Alaska so it is no surprise that she has ended up in the yachting industry. After graduating from the University of Washington studying Art History and Architecture, she went on to start her career in the yacht world.

She gained experience with an interior design firm specializing in yacht design. The skills she acquired carry over to her position at Selene Seattle and she is very eager to see another side of this industry.

Janet is involved directly with advertising, web development, and the company newsletter and plans on developing and expanding her expertise throughout the company.

Janet@seleneseattle.com

Capt. Brian Calvert

Brian learned to row a boat before he learned to ride a bike. Born and raised on Puget Sound, his boating experience has taken him from Mexico to Alaska. Brian has been a livaboard for over 23 years, the last two on his 48' Selene, Furthur.

Moving to the San Juans in the mid 80's he started his yacht broker career. He was the San Juan Sales Manager for Western Yachts representing Tollycraft, Ocean Alexander, Grand Banks and other top lines. Next became an owner of Friday Harbor Yachts and developed the Selene Trawler line. FHYS was the world's largest Selene dealer for the last eight years.

His has experience cruising from Mexico to Alaska, including two circumnavigations of Vancouver Island, Brian uses his knowledge gained by thousands of miles of cruising, professional deliveries and continued study to help in the Selene Training Program. Brian has served as instructor and Past Commander of the Friday Harbor Power Squadron, board member and Fleet Capt. Of the San Juan Island Yacht Club. He was elected to two terms as Commissioner for the Port of Friday Harbor, were he had a renowned career as defender of our marine waters.

Brian is currently out cruising! You can follow his blog at http://furthur.talkspot.com/

Brian@seleneseattle.com

Stacy (Sasha) Calvert, Selene Service Center Office Manager

Stacy has jumped feet first into the boating world in the last five years. She has lived aboard part time, cruised extensively, taken navigation classes, and been involved in all aspects of yacht sales.

Benefiting from her experience with the Washington State Department of Revenue, Bank of America, and Assistant Office Manager for Friday Harbor Yachts she brings extensive business knowledge to her new job. As a senior stylist for Gene Juarez Salons, she developed her sense of style and an instant warm connection to people.

Stacy has been involved with boat shows, Trawler Fest, Selene Rendezvous' and two Selene Rally's. She has helped in the decorating of many Selenes. She is well known to the Selene owners and eager to extend her help to all of the Selene community.

After setting up the office for Selene Seattle and serving as the office manager for its first year, Stacy has joined the Service Manager, Bradley Pilz to manage the office of the new Customer Service Department, which is located across the way from Selene Seattle and opened December 2007.

Stacy@seleneseattle.com

Captain Bob

Bob started boating on lakes in Oregon with his family in the 1950’s, things have changed a lot since then. Growing up in Oregon, graduating from Oregon State, and working in the family business have provided an excellent background for his lifestyle change in 1998 when he moved onto his boat, started doing some extensive cruising, got his USCG Masters license and entered into the Seattle marine business.

Bob has been doing deliveries, captaining and cruising the waters of Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California for the last 25 years along with side trips to the Caribbean, England, and Italy. He has been doing training and project management for new boat owners for the last eight years and has been working as a rigger since 2002 installing and servicing yacht systems.

Bob has joined the Selene Seattle team as our resident Captain. He will be doing the owners training and deliveries. His expertise, attention to detail and calm manner will be of great value to our new owners.

Bob hopes he can make the transition to your new yacht a fun and safe experience. You can contact him at RRRR@bbxmail.net