Dean Popek spent twenty plus years as an aerospace illustrator. He now lives aboard “The Sparrow,” a 41’ Palmer Johnson Bounty II. As Emerald Bay Yachts’ sailing and sailboat expert, Dean assists clients both selling and procuring wood and fiberglass vessels. He is truly living “the dream” restoring “The Sparrow” to Bristol condition, while helping others fulfill their boating dreams.	Broker/Owner Scott Alprin began sailing on Lake Erie as a teenager, racing 17' Thistles. He has skippered vessels up to 78' throughout the Hawaiian Islands, California, Canada, Florida and the Puget Sound. With over three decades of bluewater cruising experience, he now coordinates all transports and deliveries for Emerald Yachts.  Scott has delivered over two hundred vessels and trained an equal number of new clients and boaters over the last five years.	Bill Mark lives aboard the “Rufy Anne,” a 54’ Defever trawler, along with his wife and dog.  Bill has sailed, cruised and owned various boats over the past 39 years and is active in the boating community as a member of the Brownsville Yacht Club, Trawler Crawlers and as the Pacific NW Defever representative. Bill worked for the Department of the Navy for 24 years and has been active in the marine industry since 1997. He is anxious to combine both his experience and knowledge to help you find the “right boat”.
Dennis Simpson comes to Emerald Yachts after spending two years at North River Marine assisting his clients procure aluminum fishing vessels. As a resident of  Washington State for the past 28 years, Dennis has owned numerous boats and truly enjoys fishing and boating in the Pacific Northwest. If you are interested in enlisting an experienced boater and ally in locating and purchasing a vessel…give Dennis a call today!		Captain Jim Minard spent a brief time at Gig Harbor Yacht Sales in Poulsbo before he joined the Emerald Team. Jim has earned his 100 ton Captain’s license, is an instructor in basic boat handling and is MEI certified in electronic installations and repairs. If you are looking for unparalleled expertise in finding and securing your next vessel, give Jim a call.