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 Larry Gieselman - Sales Representative
Larry Gieselman started working for P.A.E. in 1981 managing the commissioning/purchasing department. He then moved to sales in 1983 selling brokerage boats and Mason Sailboats making him P.A.E's first salesman. Larry continued selling Nordhavns starting with their introduction in 1989 and, to date, has sold more pre-owned Nordhavns than anyone in the world. Having traveled to and sold Nordhavns in Europe and Australia, one of his more famous clients is the singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who bought a Nordhavn 62 from Larry in 1997. With thousands of cruising miles behind him and a professional career in the marine industry that spans more than 30 years, Larry is ready to guide you along your next boat purchase. Contact Larry Gieselman at larry@nordhavn.com. |
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Eric Leishman - Sales Representative
Having grown up part of the Nordhavn family, Eric started his career with PAE as a commissioning team member in both California and Florida. After 3 years, he moved into the sales office in Dana Point. Eric's experience includes the California to Hawaii leg of the ATW trip and all legs of the historic Nordhavn Atlantic Rally. He has also extensively cruised the east and west coasts of the U.S. Contact Eric at eric.leishman@nordhavn.com |
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James Leishman - Sales Representative
James Leishman is the most recent addition to the Nordhavn Sales staff having joined the West Coast office in early 2005. A long-time boater, James grew up on Mason sailboats and Nordhavns with his family. He also currently enjoys spending free time on his small boat where he hones his fishing skills. This Spring James will graduate from California State University at Fullerton with a degree in anthropology. During his last summer hiatus from school, James spent three months participating in PAE’s Nordhavn Atlantic Rally as a crew member on the Nordhavn 57 Atlantic Escort. Prior to that he spent a month cruising a Nordhavn 40 around the waters of Alaska and delivered three Nordhavn 35s from Florida to Rhode Island. Contact James at james.leishman@nordhavn.com. |
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 Leah McGettigan - Office Manager
Leah McGettigan has a BA in Mass Communications from Hayward State
University. She manages and organizes all brokerage listings as well as
provides assistance to the West Coast salesmen. She is also in charge of
advertising for that office and handles all travel for the entire company.
Contact Leah at leah@nordhavn.com.
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Jeff Merrill - Sales Representative
With an extensive sailing background including intercollegiate racing for Stanford University and crewing in the America’s Cup trials in Australia, Jeff Merrill came to P.A.E. in 1999 from cruising sailboat builder Pacific Seacraft (original builder of the Nordhavn 40) where he was vice president of sales and marketing. After three years as project manager for the Nordhavn 35 Coastal Pilot, Jeff made the switch to sales of the entire Nordhavn product line in 2003. Jeff crewed a leg of the Around the World voyage on our Nordhavn 40 and has made numerous trips on all sizes of Nordhavns. Jeff has been a featured speaker at many trawler events and is a regular contributor to our www.nordhavn.com web site. Contact Jeff at jeff.merrill@nordhavn.com. |
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 Steve Miller - Sales Representative
Since joining the company in 1999, Steve Miller has steadily logged not only hundreds of miles driving Nordhavns but also has several new boat sales under his belt. He most recently assisted his clients take their Nordhavn 50 up the coast from Dana Point to Seattle. Contact Steve at steve@nordhavn.com.
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Becky Peters – Office Manager
Becky Peters joins P.A.E. after an 18 year career in medical sales. She returns to the boat business after a long hiatus, having been the receptionist at the Kettenberg Yacht Sales Office when the Dana Point Marina first opened in 1971. Becky was instrumental in luring a fresh young yacht salesman (Dan Streech, her brother) away from Marina del Rey to begin selling boats in the Dana Point Harbor. She has a degree in Business Administration from Cal State University, Fullerton. Contact Becky at becky.peters@nordhavn.com. |
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Paul Hutton – Sales Representative
A licensed captain trained in the Royal Navy, Paul has always been a man of the sea. He has sailed, sold and delivered yachts of all sizes around the world, and fished in tournaments far and wide. In 2007, he led his team to 2nd Place in the release division of the world's biggest marlin tournament. A native of Cornwall, England, he will charm you with his wit. More importantly, he brings an impressive wealth of knowledge from spending a lifetime on the water. Paul takes pride in matching you with the perfect yacht to fit your needs and fulfill your dreams. Contact Paul at paul.hutton@nordhavn.com |
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