Robert’s passion for boating started at the age of nine when he was old enough to contribute in commercial fishing, the family business in Prince William Sound, Alaska. He utilizes his knowledge and love for boating and his passion for assisting people to excel at serving his clients.
Robert is a member and past board member of the Northwest Yacht Broker Association and also a Certified Professional Yacht Broker. Robert enjoys spending time with his family including his son Robert Michael, sister Nikol and niece Amalia. Also enjoys traveling, visiting family in Europe, snowboarding and staying active.
“As the managing partner and CPYB yacht consultant at Hampton Yacht Group Seattle I look forward to giving our client's and yacht consultant's alike the highest standard in excellence and service.” “My Client's are my number one priority.”
Client Quote:
"We want to give Robert a big shout out for working with us tirelessly over the past 18 months while searching for the perfect yacht to fit our needs. It wasn’t easy, searching high/low, east coast, west coast, but Robert persevered and didn’t give up on us. We absolutely love our 580 Hampton and look forward to our many adventures in our very near future. Thank you for your excellent service, knowledge, hard work, above and beyond efforts and your professionalism in the business." - Greg & Sara
Ben started in the boat business in 2002 but his roots in boating starting much earlier at the age of 6 when his family would charter boats in the San Juans Islands. Through the years, his family owned a few boats and now Ben and his folks are partners on a 42 Sea Ray Sundancer that they moor on Lake Union. Ben is CPYB certified, a involved member of Seattle Yacht Club and NYBA (Northwest Yacht Brokers Association). Ben loves to go cruising with his wife, Heidi, and kids, Ethan & Lucy, and usually involves meeting up with his friends he has sold boats to throughout the years.
Customer Quotes:
"We have found Ben Johnson at Hampton Yacht Group to be a great resource for our yachting experience! Whether we are looking to buy, sell or secure service referrals and qualified advice, Ben has always been there when we needed his help. We have bought and sold two yachts with Ben. “ - Cary Badger & Marchell Mathes
“Ben is our broker! His quick response and support over the years has insured that we will remain loyal clients and friends. We trust and welcome his advice on a myriad of boating issues and he has our complete confidence.” - Brian Robertson & Laurie Heilmann, M/V 'SummerSalt'
Pete has been in the yachting industry for 32 years, with 28 of those years being a private yacht captain traveling from Alaska to Mexico, including some time on the East Coast as well. With Citadel Yachts, Pete had wide ranging responsibilities from Engineer, Captain, Quality control supervisor to VP of Sales which gives him a deep understanding of the ins and outs of the yachting world. His background helps him provide his clients a superior service and he is able to anticipate their needs due to his many years on the water. Pete brings a wealth of expertise to the Hampton Yacht Group with his many years of hands on experience.
Pete is extremely professional and brings a lot of fun to the office. When Pete is not in the office working as a professional yacht consultant you will find him out on his boat relaxing, fishing, hiking, skiing, restoring old cars, or just meeting new people on the dock.
Customer Quotes:
"Mr. Pete Sponek is a very valuable asset to the company. His work ethic and performance were outstanding as was his attention to detail in providing clients with the highest level of service. I would highly recommend Pete to anyone that is seeking a trustworthy employee that is a self-starter and represents a high degree of professionalism." – Greg
"When I first laid eyes on "Ocean Pacific", a 96 foot Sport Fishing Exploration Yacht on the coast of Canada my love affair started. Although not for sale at that time the boat never left my mind - many people sent me photos and listings of other boats but if I couldn't get "OP " my dream was never destined to become reality. Years past and with the owner getting up in age the yacht was put on the market with Hampton Yacht group. My initial contact with Mr. Pete Sponek was direct and to the point explaining the history, within a week we had a deal signed and I was flying to Seattle to do a expectance survey. Without Pete I feel this deal would have been next to impossible to close or I was just simply going to give up. His honesty, attention to detail and his genuine helpful self made all the difference from beginning to end - even when I was trying to figure out how to move the yacht back to Canada he graciously offered his captains service to help me. Needless to say we have become good friends. Mr. Pete Sponek is one of those rare birds you come across only a few times in your life if you're lucky. I was lucky." - Zvonko & Tova
Growing up in Halibut Cove, Alaska, Keith’s love for fishing and boating always ran strong. At the young age of 10 you would find him behind the helm while his family pulled crab pots and cod out of Kachemak Bay. After serving his country as a Combat Medic in the US Army, he returned to the marine industry and began selling boats for Olympic Boat Centers in the 90’s. Since then, he has built an impressive career selling luxury yachts for manufacturers such as Grand Banks, Fleming and now Hampton Yachts. Keith’s love for boats is only surpassed by love for his clients. Whether purchasing or helping existing owners, Keith strives to provide a seamless and pleasurable experience whatever your needs.
Kristy’s love for the water and boating comes from her early years spent with her family on Puget Sound. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest area gave her a love for the water and nature that she has turned into a way of life with her family. Kristy loves to spend time traveling, hiking, gardening, cooking and entertaining her friends and family.
Before entering the yacht industry, Kristy spent several years in the commercial insurance business. Her experience in Risk Management and attention to detail has proved invaluable in her work as a yacht broker.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Kristy is also a dedicated wife and mother of four daughters. She took a break in her career to dedicate her time fully to raising her family.
Today, Kristy is committed to providing exceptional service to her clients, and she takes pride in helping them realize their boating dreams.
Jenny Lee Zierman was born and raised in China. Before leaving China in 1997, Jenny had worked for five years at a Real Estate Development Company, Jenny then worked for several years in the banking industry before joining Hampton Yacht Group. She has been with the company as its office manager since September 2011. She speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English. In the past few years, Jenny Lee has added to her responsibilities and now organizes the company’s annual rendezvous and daily bookkeeping duty.
Jenny enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her husband and two children.
