Rod Rowan

Rod has been a yacht broker in Annapolis for over 40 years and has witnessed many changes over the years. An avid sailor since childhood, he has cruised and raced extensively on the Chesapeake and offshore. His diligence, as well as his business and boating experience, inspire the trust of his many loyal clients who often refer their friends and family members to him.

Many “industry insiders” have chosen Rod as their Yacht Broker, for their own yacht purchase or sale. Active for many years with YBAA, the Yacht Brokers Association of America: www.ybaa.org. Originally elected to the YBAA Board of Directors in 2003, he has served in many roles in pursuit of raising the standards of professionalism in the Yacht Brokerage arena.

In 2006 and 2007, as Chair of the Professional Education Committee he was instrumental in producing “The Guide,” the Yacht Brokerage Industry’s first ever training manual for professional practices. Rod has also been involved over the years in other YBAA projects, including many revisions of YBAA’s standard purchase and listing forms, which are widely used throughout the Yacht Brokerage industry.

Because of his expertise and experience, Rod is often sought out for his counsel by leaders in “allied industries” regarding policy issues, as well as by fellow brokers throughout North America when they encounter problems with their transactions. Rod has two grown “children,” both of whom have worked with him in the industry in the past before moving on to other careers. They still occasionally find time to sail with their dad. He also enjoys hiking, mountaineering, and dancing.

Rod holds a BA from Johns Hopkins and an MBA with honors from George Mason University.