Chris Ollis

Yacht Donation Facilitator

Originally from the Carolinas, Chris and his wife, Jill, met at Appalachian State University, were married soon after graduation, and moved to Charleston, SC, nearly 30 years ago. They have raised two daughters on the water, spending time aboard boats and yachts of every size for pleasure and as a USCG Master Captain.

Chris began a teaching career in the 1990’s with the Charleston AMIKids program as an Aquatics Instructor, and after earning a master’s in special education, he went on to serve as a Regional Trainer for 14 programs and eventually Executive Director of the Charleston program.

After departing from AMIKids and pursuing a 15-year career as a yacht broker, he was fortunate to “close the loop” and return in 2023 to use his skills and experience as a broker and former AMIKids staff member to fundraise for the organization as a yacht donation facilitator.

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We accept yacht donations, refit, and then lease or sell them. Our donors benefit from a safe and convenient alternative to selling or trading their yachts and obtain a reasonable tax benefit. Our lessees benefit from competitively priced and recently improved inventory with interest-free lease terms.

All proceeds help empower young lives to discover their true potential.