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Highly motivated, Todd obtained his first captain s license at the young age of 20 and has been running yachts ever since.

1 Captain Todd Lee Previous Yacht: M/Y MR TERRIBLE (47m) Spending quality, fun time with his family, scuba, fishing, hiking. Loves being at sea! Todd hails from sunny California, where he still calls home with his wife and 3 beautiful daughters. Highly motivated, Todd obtained his first captain s license at the young age of 20 and has been running yachts ever since. More than 25 years later, Todd is still enjoying his job with the same enthusiasm like it was his first day! Todd oversaw the build of motoryacht MR TERRIBLE from beginning to end, then proudly navigated her on her maiden voyage from Seattle up to Glacier Bay. Loyal and steadfast, Todd remained with MR TERRIBLE for 15 years and during that time deservedly received Yacht of the Year in her class from Show Boats International & also the Boat International World SuperYacht Awards. With this valuable experience under his belt, Todd joined MY SEANNA in 2013 to oversee the extensive rebuild and is highly enthusiastic about this yacht being the best in luxury a yacht can be! Not surprisingly, under his management and direction, MY SEANNA was a finalist in the 2015 World SuperYacht Awards. Todd is a passionate, enthusiastic captain, who loves running yachts and showing people THE greatest time! He hand picks his crew who are delighted to work with him and his strong leadership skills are well rounded with a kind, understanding nature. Captain CAN-DO - Todd is loved by guests; he is extremely resourceful and believes that there is no request too small or challenge too great that cannot be met. The expectations of the guests on board MY SEANNA are what motivate Todd and his crew. He is dedicated to ensuring that the guest experience is unique and memorable for all who come aboard. This charming and extremely likable captain is ready to welcome guests of all ages on board!

First Officer Jon (JT) De Young M/Y ENTERPRISE V (51m) M/Y PRINCESS MARLA (52m) M/Y EMERALD K (37m) M/Y LADY LINDA (57m) M/Y ANJILIS (49m) M/Y THEMIS (47m) M/Y OHANA (47m) Golf, volleyball, reading

Growing up along Lake Michigan, he fell in love with the water and first learned to sail on a 9.8m/32' Hunter. True to his Mid-West upbringing JT was active in various sports, excelling in football.

2 First Officer Jon (JT) De Young M/Y ENTERPRISE V (51m) M/Y PRINCESS MARLA (52m) M/Y EMERALD K (37m) M/Y LADY LINDA (57m) M/Y ANJILIS (49m) M/Y THEMIS (47m) M/Y OHANA (47m) Golf, volleyball, reading non-fiction (especially biographies) / Basic German, basic Spanish Jon (JT) was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Growing up along Lake Michigan, he fell in love with the water and first learned to sail on a 9.8m/32' Hunter. True to his Mid-West upbringing JT was active in various sports, excelling in football. As a die-hard Spartan fan, it was no surprise that he decided to attend Michigan State University. After graduation he enjoyed a successful career in business with a global corporation based in Michigan until one day in 1999, an opportunity presented itself in the yachting industry, and he has not looked back! His travels have taken him throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South and North Pacific on many prestigious super yachts. JT is very excited to join Captain Todd and the crew of MY SEANNA. He is thoroughly at home supervising and working closely with the outstanding deck crew. His main focus is always on safety and he has a knack for making this seem effortless. JT looks forward to helping make the charter unforgettable for the very welcome guests! Chef Michael Wilson British M/Y KAHALANI (56m) M/Y TURQUOISE (55m) M/Y KISSES (53m) M/Y GLADIATOR (45m) M/Y ELLIX TOO (47m) M/Y PERLE BLEUE (38m) M/Y MONTIGNE (46m) Enjoys traveling to explore different cultures & new cuisines (a favorite place is southeast Asia), mountain biking From a hotel and restaurant background, Michael moved to yachting in 1998 and has circumnavigated the globe twice, visiting many remote and unusual places onboard busy charter yachts. His repertoire of cuisine has been influenced by these travels and he has a passion for experimenting with different ingredients to produce a modern twist to dishes - from molecular to classic. Michael formally trained at Salisbury College UK, then continued his training in Barcelona for textures, modifiers and molecular cooking. Always one to improve his craft, Michael has also studied at the Tokyo Sushi Academy, the Sushi Academy of Singapore, Macaron Pastry Training Center in Bangkok, the National School of Culinary Arts in San Diego and the Chef Academy of London. and is well versed in vegetarian, vegan, Thai, His vast culinary skills and range read like the perfect menu for the discerning.. * Gluten Free and Dairy Free Specialty Diets * World cuisine with culinary plans for Asian, Mediterranean, Fusion, Molecular Styling, Vegetarian, o, Italian and French * Farm to Table Techniques * Meat and Poultry Butchery and Charcuterie * Fish Butchery and Game Fabrication * Sushi & Sashimi Presentations * Garde Manger and Heavy Hors d Oeuvres Specialist * Pastry, Cakes & Bread Baking * Pizza Dough & Specialty Flatbreads * Food Styling and Salad Artist and Specialist * Knowledge of Special Needs Diets Research * the extensive list is mouthwatering! Michael only uses healthy fresh ingredients and everything is made from scratch. From hors d oeuvres to a formal dinner to a midnight snack, his culinary delights will tantalize even the most discerning taste buds. The love for his craft is apparent and infectious, and charter guests will eat this up.come on board and get to know this highly talented chef!

Chief Stewardess Rebecca Smith English M/Y INEVITABLE (49m) M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER (46m) M/ DEJA TOO (52m) Hiking, yoga, sketching & painting Basic French Rebecca is from the Lake District in Northern

Growing up next to Lake Windermere, Rebecca spent most of her school holidays working at a wakeboarding school and doing whatever she could to be on the water all day, every day!

3 Chief Stewardess Rebecca Smith English M/Y INEVITABLE (49m) M/Y ENDLESS SUMMER (46m) M/ DEJA TOO (52m) Hiking, yoga, sketching & painting Basic French Rebecca is from the Lake District in Northern England, where learning to sail was part of the school curriculum. Growing up next to Lake Windermere, Rebecca spent most of her school holidays working at a wakeboarding school and doing whatever she could to be on the water all day, every day! After gaining a Bachelor of Science degree at Newcastle University, Rebecca spent a few years working in the pharmaceutical industry, where she naturally excelled. However, her strong desire to travel since a young age while working in the family hotel, led her to the yachting industry in Since then Rebecca has cruised from New England to the Caribbean and all around the Mediterranean including Croatia & Turkey. This highly intelligent young lady is a natural leader and her skilled interior team are inspired by her example..outstanding, effortless service with a niceness beyond words. Rebecca s beautiful, kind eyes and winning smile charms guests of all ages and she is a naturally warm hostess. Extremely well liked on board, Rebecca is very excited to be leading this fantastic interior team and works tirelessly to improve always Her priority is to make all guests stay on board memorable, whether it be with a idyllic beach picnic or a delicious cocktail in the oversize Jacuzzi while enjoying Movie night under the stars. 2nd Stewardess Jennifer Buckley REDEMPTION (39m) DEEP BLUE (35m) LADY J (43m) GLADIATOR (44m) Interests/ Languages: Surfing, writing, scuba/free diving, spear fishing, hot yoga, long runs Fluent Spanish and English Jennifer hails from the beautiful North Carolina, where her great love for the outdoors developed. While in college Jennifer naturally studied forestry and also had a lot of fun working as crew for a hot air balloon company! Jennifer admirably served in the United States Peace Corps in El Salvador where she worked alongside nonprofits to create positive opportunities for women and children a cause still close to her heart. Here she immersed herself in the people and the culture and took the opportunity to keep bees for honey while learning Spanish! In 2010 Jennifer entered the yachting industry which she enjoys to the fullest, as is her nature with all endeavours she embarks upon. Jennifer loves being on board MY SEANNA where her focus and caring attention to detail is so appreciated by guests. Her favorite thing about MY SEANNA is the décor and design of the yacht. She is warm and friendly and children adore her!

3rd Stewardess Harriet Robinson English M/Y ICON (62m) M/Y ODESSA (50m) M/Y ZENOBIA (57m Horseback riding, health/wellness, gym & yoga, music festivals (especially house music) English and basic

This talented young lady is a professional horse trainer and has competed in Showjumping & Eventing.

4 3rd Stewardess Harriet Robinson English M/Y ICON (62m) M/Y ODESSA (50m) M/Y ZENOBIA (57m Horseback riding, health/wellness, gym & yoga, music festivals (especially house music) English and basic French Harriet hails from London, England and before joining the yachting industry in 2013, she worked as cabin crew travelling all over Europe. This talented young lady is a professional horse trainer and has competed in Showjumping & Eventing. Well rounded, she is also fully trained in Indian Head Massages, as well as Back, Neck & Shoulder massages! Harriet loves to travel and has spent much of her time away from yachts exploring far corners of the world, including SE Asia, Australia and the South Pacific. Harriet is very excited to share her love of culture and travelling with guests on board MY SEANNA and is delighted to work as part of the close knit interior team. Harriet is eager to make the guests time on board an experience to remember! 4th Stewardess Kiana Takairangi English Joined M/Y SEANNA 2015 Sport (especially Rugby) and the beach Kiana comes from Cronulla, in beautiful Sydney, Australia but is considered a 'Mozzie' (Maori-Aussie) with her mother originating from New Zealand & her father from the exotic Cook Islands. She is a passionate sports lover and has spent most of her years competing in numerous sports, most recently the Football & Rugby Sevens. Kiana is a qualified Personal Trainer and enjoys being able to use her own knowledge, experience and love for health & fitness to help her clients achieve and push beyond their goals. Kiana would be delighted to help guests work off the delicious cocktails and chef s cuisine should they wish to take a break from relaxation otherwise Kiana will be using her bubbly personality and lovely smile to ensure the guests trip on MY SEANNA is most memorable!

Chief Engineer Chris Henderson New Zealander M/Y ODESSA (50m) M/Y NORTHLANDER (38m) M/Y RENA (44m) M/Y ATLANTA (39m) Outdoors, hiking, camping, watersports, running, keeping fit English and basic

His whole family are sailors with many state and national titles and is was natural that he started sailing at the age of 6.

Chris s Father is also an Engineer and Auto Electrical Engineer and used to race stock cars and rally cars all over New Zealand.

5 Chief Engineer Chris Henderson New Zealander M/Y ODESSA (50m) M/Y NORTHLANDER (38m) M/Y RENA (44m) M/Y ATLANTA (39m) Outdoors, hiking, camping, watersports, running, keeping fit English and basic Spanish Chris is grew up in a small country town on the South Island of New Zealand (the land of the long white cloud) on the banks of a major river. His whole family are sailors with many state and national titles and is was natural that he started sailing at the age of 6. Working after school and on weekends on a farm is where his interest in engineering started, by fixing farm equipment. Chris s Father is also an Engineer and Auto Electrical Engineer and used to race stock cars and rally cars all over New Zealand. Once Chris was old enough to be pit crew for his Father s race cars he just jumped right in and never looked back. But his passion was the water, and sailing was always a big part of his life. Chris became a Tool Maker by trade and then moved to Australia as a Trade Machine Setter. While living in Australia Chris continued to sail yachts and in 2001 was offered his first yacht Engineer position thanks to his brother, a yacht captain in San Diego California. Chris has worked on a select number of successful charter yachts and he is very talented, gifted Engineer who will tackle any problem that arises and with yachts getting bigger and more tectonically advanced, Chris is up for the challenge. Second Engineer Jared Pavlik M/Y REBECCA (31m) M/Y DREAM (34m) Sports, golf, the outdoors hiking, biking, classic cars, music (Country & Alternative rock) Born and raised in Vermilion, Ohio, Jared grew up playing on Lake Erie where the love of the water got in his blood at a young age. He attended the College of Charleston, South Carolina, and whilst studying Jared worked as a deckhand on several yachts in the area. After finishing college, Jared moved south to Florida to continue his career in yachting. Jared thoroughly enjoys his work and being on board, learning form Chris s vast experience. Together, Jared and Chris work tirelessly to ensure the A/C is cool, the stabilizers are maintained and ALL the tenders and toys are at optimal operating level.all for the pleasure and comfort of the guests! Bosun Keith Whittmore M/Y USHER (46m) M/Y SEAFAIR (69m) Tennis, soccer, snowboarding, fly fishing, watching movies English and basic Spanish Keith grew up in the heart of New Hampshire, New England and after graduating college, he began to pursue his dreams in the nautical world. Starting at a small boat livery and relocating as a dock hand to Charleston Harbor Marina in South Carolina s east coast, Keith soon realized the yachting industry s potential. Starting as a deckhand, Keith s dedication and work ethic has been acknowledged by captains and he has deservedly moved up with ladder. He thrives on learning and adding to his skill set. As Bosun, one of the most enjoyable tasks for Keith is using a talent learned at the boat livery, to maintain the unique metallic paint on the hull of MY SEANNA, something he takes great pride in!

Lead Deckhand Ben Weatherhead New Zealander M/Y PLAN B (73m) M/Y AVIVA (68m) M/Y REDEMPTION (39m) Surfing, astronomy & cosmos, fishing Ben grew up in Gisborne, New Zealand and is a strong believer

With a passion for working on yachts, Ben has set his sights on being a captain one day, although for now he is incredibly enthusiastic to be part of the great international crew on board MY SEANNA.

6 Lead Deckhand Ben Weatherhead New Zealander M/Y PLAN B (73m) M/Y AVIVA (68m) M/Y REDEMPTION (39m) Surfing, astronomy & cosmos, fishing Ben grew up in Gisborne, New Zealand and is a strong believer that travelling is the best education. This led Ben to leave New Zealand in search of good surf and big fish around the globe! With a passion for working on yachts, Ben has set his sights on being a captain one day, although for now he is incredibly enthusiastic to be part of the great international crew on board MY SEANNA. When Ben isn t out driving one of the new jetskis, he is in the Beach Club assisting guests with making the most of the seabobs, paddle boards or any of the exciting toys on board MY SEANNA. Deckhand Frank Tolken South African Joined MY SEANNA spring 2015 Interests/ Languages: Surfing, water sports, listening to music English and fluent Afrikaans Frank was born and raised in George, in the Western Cape of South Africa with his brother (who is 14 years younger) whom he adores! Being on the shores of the Indian Ocean, Frank spent most of his childhood surfing and later became a life guard at Vic Bay on the Garden Route of South Africa for 3 years. As a teenager Frank loved to play rugby and also learned how to sail, which is how he discovered how much he loved being out on the open water. His tender driving courses were a good start to begin life on board superyachts. Frank has great enthusiasm for life at sea and always with a smile on his face and lifeguard whistle in hand (!), he is happy to help out in all areas on board the yacht! While at home he loves spending time with his three dogs and relaxing to great music. Deck Engineer - Tian van Vyl South African Joined MY SEANNA autumn 2014 Sports (especially tennis), music, cars, wine tasting (good classic wines) Afrikaans and several indigenous South African languages Tian was born and raised in George, South Africa and earned his International Business Administration degree at the CTI Campus of Harriet Watt University (Scotland). His family owns a game farm in the Gaupeng Province as well as a regular sheep and livestock farm in the Orange Free State in South Africa. He is the oldest of 3 children and being inquisitive by nature is interested in a wide range of subjects. This led him to obtaining his AEC in Fort Lauderdale, FL. His love of engineering stems from his desire to fix problems as they arise. Tian brings with him an excellent work ethic (dedicated, reliable, high standard of work) as well as a good natured and fun loving personality. While on holiday in the USA, Tian joined MY SEANNA to help with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and has become a welcomed member of this family.

Crew Profile - MY SEANNA

Crew Profile - MY SEANNA Captain: Todd Lee Todd hails from sunny California, where he still calls home with his wife and three beautiful daughters. Todd got his first Captain s license at age 20 and has been running yachts ever