About Us
Experience the EJ Yachts difference.
EJ Yachts is a boutique yacht management company that helps clients maximize the value of their yacht ownership experience. Through integrated solutions and leading-edge management, we aim to increase the efficiency and transparency of our clients’ programs.
With 20 years of industry expertise and a hands-on, personalized approach, EJ Yachts works directly with owners and their captains to systemize the key components of their program. From financial management to safety and technical management, EJ Yachts offers select clients the peace of mind and support that yacht ownership is missing in today’s world.
Our Story
How it all began
After a lifetime spent on the coast of North Carolina, EJ Yachts co-founder Elizabeth Andrews began her career on the water as a scuba diving and sailing instructor in the Virgin Islands. It was there that she first discovered the world of professional yachting. She fell in love with the industry and quickly worked her way up the ranks to captain, becoming one of the youngest and one of the only female captains in the yachting industry to hold a USCG 1600 Ton Master license.
Co-founder Aaron Spiropoulos was raised on the west coast, spending his adult life on the coast of Southern California, where he enjoyed surfing, boating, and all things water-related. Aaron made the transition to the yachting industry after 20 years in sales leadership, operations, and management, during which he ran a national sales team of more than 100 members. With his attention to detail and operational expertise, Aaron prides himself on his ability to solve complex problems and create strong results.
After a rich career as a full-time captain of private and charter superyachts, Elizabeth eventually transitioned to land as a yacht consultant and maritime instructor, where she maintained many wonderful relationships with owners, brokers, and top-notch crew members alike. While consulting, Elizabeth realized that many of her clients and colleagues were experiencing similar problems and frustrations, for which they were coming to her for solutions. In response to the increased demand for help, Elizabeth and Aaron combined their expertise to create a systemized approach to yacht management; thus EJ Yachts was born.
Both Elizabeth and Aaron continue to share a love of the water and the people it attracts, while remaining committed to helping select clients get the most success and enjoyment out of their yacht ownership experience.