Tampa  -  Key West  -  Naples

Matt Taylor

President

727-244-2099   matt@savageyachts.com

Matt has been in the Marine Industry for over 15 years, starting out as a fishing guide in the Great Lakes and extending into a worldwide portfolio of experience and notoriety.  Matt has broad knowledge of waterway navigation far reaching the realm of Florida.  In 2004 Matt became President of the Savage name and had the vision of a new-age full service brokerage with prime marina locations for all of the Savage customers to enhance their boating experiences before and after the purchase.  Matt brings out his passion for the boating experience in every deal that passes through Savage Yachts.

Rob Buscaino

Tampa Broker

727-422-3914   rob@savageyachts.com

Rob Buscaino is a Florida native who has been fishing and boating almost his entire life.  After graduating from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Marketing, his interest in the boating industry lead him to a position as a broker with Savage Yachts.  Rob understands that the quality of the service he provides is just as important as the quality of the vessels he represents.  Rob’s passion for his work translates into a truly enjoyable experience for each and every client he serves.

For brokerage and listing updates, visit Rob’s Blog :

Walking the Docks

Chris Zawisza

Tampa Broker

813-361-3952   chris@savageyachts.com

Chris is originally from sunny Ft. Lauderdale, and grew up on and around the Intracoastal waterways of South Florida where he spent countless hours fishing with his father. While enjoying a successful career in the health care arena, Chris always spent his free time on the water. When he was recently presented with the opportunity to become involved in the marine industry, he never looked back. His passion for the water makes him an ideal match to sell Savage Yachts’ broad range of offerings. His goal is to be of service to his customers and to develop a professional relationship with you based on trust and integrity.

Justin Roetken

Tampa Broker

813-817-3306   justin@savageyachts.com

Justin Roetken has been around water his entire life. From the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay as a child, to the skinny waters of Texas, Justin now brings his passion for the ocean to Tampa Bay. After moving to Tampa to attend the University of South Florida, Justin joined the Savage Yachts team as a licensed broker and quickly expanded his knowledge of the industry. Since then, Justin has made his dedication to his work evident in the way he approaches each and every deal: with honesty, integrity, and a commitment to exceed his clients’ expectations.

Jason Chandler

Tampa Broker

727-224-9566   jason@savageyachts.com

Jason is a Florida native, born on the West Coast of Florida, and growing up in a waterfront home on Treasure Island. He has been on the water his entire life, even going to work by boat to his family-owned chain of waterfront seafood restaurants. His passion for boating and offshore fishing keeps him in touch with this ever changing market. He strives to deliver an unparalleled ownership experience to his customers by knowing a boats sea worthiness, quality and value. It is his reputation for excellence that keeps yachtsmen and pleasure boaters coming back to Savage.

Laura Almand

Naples Broker

239-872-9131   laura@savageyachts.com

Laura is a native to Florida, born in Miami and raised on the water.  Starting with her grandfather’s  love of boating she enjoyed many family outings on local waterways surrounding Miami and the Florida Keys, and quickly developed her own love of the boating lifestyle.  It was during these outings that Laura discovered her other passion, fishing. She has coordinated the annual Kids Fishing Clinics, sponsored by the Fish and Wildlife Education Outreach Division at the Naples Pier, for 13 years.  Every year they teach hundreds of kids about the techniques and environmental consciousness related to the fishing community. She is also currently Secretary of The Marine Industries of Collier County and keeps in touch with local and state marine-related news.

Laura is sales professional who offers outstanding customer satisfaction, and has the attitude, integrity, and motivation to make a positive impact for her customers. She is also a licensed Florida Realtor and has extensive local knowledge she can share with new Naples residents!

John Gaston

Naples Broker

239-240-9788   john@savageyachts.com

John’s early boating years were spent on Barnegat Bay (New Jersey) sailing smaller boats including Lightning, Sneakbox, Sunfish and Catboats. “As a kid my father used me as ‘moving ballast’ during Sunfish races. I loved the water and just messing about in boats.” His crewing and cruising experience included many trips to the Chesapeake Region, Long Island Sound and occasional offshore trips.  As a lifeguard in New Jersey, he learned to respect the water and recognize hazards to both swimmers and boaters. He became a Water Safety Instructor in 1976 and helped train lifeguards through the United States Red Cross Water Safety program. He became a PADI certified SCUBA Diver and was later certified by NAUI as an Advanced Diver.  John earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology.  John’s career in the corporate world spanned thirty years during which time he owned and operated numerous sail and powerboats in the MidAtlantic Region. In 1999 he decided to start his “second career” in the marine industry. He founded, Seaworthy Marine Services LLC in St.Michaels (Maryland) where he became a licensed captain and yacht broker. He also became an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.  John and his wife relocated to Bonita Springs, Florida in 2007 where he continues offering captain’s services including on-water training, deliveries, vessel examinations, sea trials and buyer consultations. He now serves as a Staff Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 96 (Wiggins Pass/Naples).  John is a past member of several yacht clubs including Mantoloking YC (New Jersey), Seawanhaka YC (Long Island), Philadelphia Corinthian YC (Pennsylvania) and North East River YC (Maryland). He recently joined Savage Yachts in SW Florida and looks forward to helping the company grow their yacht brokerage business while assisting clients as a captain and yacht sales agent.