Barry Lipoff – President and Owner
There are those that are born with the desire to be behind a desk, and then there are those that are meant to be on the water. Barry Lipoff, Owner and President of Crown International Yacht Sales, is the latter. He thrives behind the helm of a sport cruiser or motor yacht, excels in navigating the pristine gulf waters, and genuinely loves boating.Barry is an expert. With more than 45 years of captaining his 17 personal vessels in New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, South Carolina,Florida and its keys, Barry is the real deal. He has been a yacht broker for over 17 years, bringing his joy for all things boating to each and every client he meets.There is gusto in everything Barry does, which was noticeable even at an early age. As a young man in college studying Business Law and Marketing, Barry captained yachts for private owners in Atlantic City, NJ. Upon graduation, he began a long and established career in the food industry in Philadelphia and New Jersey as a buyer and seller. He owned and operated food manufacturing distribution businesses. During that time, he was heavily involved as a Board Member and acted as the negotiator for a $20 million pension fund for a major tri-state teamsters and food union.
While the food business was his world, the joy of boating became more than just a recreational interest. In 1996, Barry left the northeast and embarked on a new career, one that allowed him to wear deck shoes daily. He started selling new and used yachts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Barry loved his new line of work, but saw more opportunities were available to him in Florida. In 1998, he and his family moved to Sarasota, Florida, and furthered the expansion of his career in the yachting industry. In 2002, Barry, along with his wife, Beryl, founded and opened Dolphin International Yacht Sales, Inc., venturing into the international market, selling boats and yachts all over the world. He sold the operation in 2004, and remained as the acting President until September of 2009. In October of 2009, he and Beryl proudly opened Crown International Yacht Sales. Barry’s commitment to his industry and community can be seen in his contribution to local and national organizations. He is a member of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and the Bird Key Yacht Club. He is a former President of the Gulf Gate East Home Owners Association, and former member of the Sarasota Yacht Club. Barry looks to get more involved in local philanthropies and not-for-profit organizations.
Dean Roussinos – Sr. Sales Executive
Dean Roussinos has been a pleasure boater his entire life and yacht broker since 2004. Dean is our resident “numbers guy” and marine technology expert. By way of Waltham, Massachusetts, Dean received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Bentley College, and achieved his second degree in Oceaonographic Technology in Marine Electronics/Navigation Systems from the Florida Institute of Technology.Even early on in Dean’s professional life, he found himself close to or on the water. For example, one of his first jobs after college was as a Manager in the Navigation processing department for seismic oil exploration. His career path then shifted, and he worked many years in chemical and waste water engineering. Dean finally made is way down to Florida in the beginning of 2000 to embark on new career aspirations. He again found himself by the gulf, but this time it was with Barry, selling yachts. In his 8 years brokering motor yachts, express cruisers, trawlers and sport fish boats, he translates his love of boating into the personalized level of customer service he provides.
For Dean, it is about creating a pleasurable experience for the client, whether they are buying or selling. He is a member of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association and the National Association of Underwater Instructors.
Captain Ernest Robinson – Yacht Sales Specialist
Captain Ernest F. Robinson’s, U.S.C.G, passion is on the water. He has been a power boater for more than 40 years and a licensed Captain for six. Ernie has degree is Sales and Marketing Management from Columbia College, and is a retired Air Force Flight Engineer and USAF recruiter of 22 years. After serving our country, he ran private investigation firm, and then worked as the Operations Manager for the Casey Key Marina and Yacht Club. Ernie has been a member of the Sarasota Yacht Club, Venice Yacht Club, Sarasota Power Squadron, Coast Cruise Venture and the Florida Yacht Brokers Association. Ernie feels fortunate to be living the dream, and being on the water every day. He looks forward to working with clients and is eager to help powerboat enthusiasts find the ideal motor yacht or sedan.
Jerry Wheeler – Yacht Sales Consultant
Jerry Wheeler – North Coast Florida Sales Team
Jerry Wheeler has had a long history in yachting. He has been a recreational boater for over 40 years. More importantly, he has been in the marine industry for over 23 years, as a boat yard manager, owner of a yacht repair company, accredited marine surveyor and now as a yacht broker. In between those careers, he was an award-winning realtor.
Combining his passion for yachts, vast knowledge base and superior sales skills, you have a very strong advocate, whether buying or selling. Although Jerry sells all types of yachts, his passion is for voyaging vessels. Catamarans, sailboats, trawlers and ocean crossing motor yachts are his specialties. His focus is serving his clients, providing each with his full attention, ethics and honesty.
Beryl Lipoff – Business Manager
Beryl Lipoff is the Business Manager for Crown International Yacht Sales. Prior to her career in the yacht business, she worked in the garment, printing and telecom industries. She has been a recreational boater for 26 years, and aided Barry in the business development of Dolphin International Yacht Sales in 2002. In 2009, they formed Crown International Yacht Sales. Beryl oversees the administrative staff to ensure all listings, contract, closings and marketing campaigns are executed properly.