Founded by a group of marine industry and recreation veterans, Barton & Gray Mariners Club is devoted to delivering a yacht ownership experience unlike any other, while maintaining the classic American relationship with the sea. Yacht ownership as an amenity, rather than an asset was a dream and idea our company is bringing to market - one we hope you share.
President
Tim Barton
Prior to the Barton & Gray Mariners Club, Tim served as Implementation Manager in the Hospitality industry for Newmarket International’s Meeting-Broker ASP product suite. Responsible for the management and oversight of over $5 million in reoccurring revenue, he directed a team of diverse individuals to implement software at over 1200 properties in the hospitality industry – ranging from the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons hotel chains to Carlson Hotels Worldwide. Prior to Newmarket International, Tim was a management and installation consultant for eFunds Corporation. During this period, he consulted with large retail institutions on the rollout of payment, process and electronic solutions. Prior to eFunds, Tim worked as a senior technical consultant with Bell South Advertising and Publishing (BAPCO) to implement IT solutions, develop migration procedures, and implement training and technical support procedures.
Tim received a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Whittemore School at the University of New Hampshire. He received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from St. Lawrence University. Tim grew up in Greenwich, CT and attended the Taft School. Tim’s passion for boating began at an early age and continues to be a source of inspiration.
Vice President, Marketing & Product Development
Douglas Gray
Doug is responsible for the product development and corporate communication for The Club: creating boating experiences that can be effectively implemented and communicated to the market. Doug's lifetime of boating, successful career in Marketing and having been raised by a family working in the marine industry makes him a vital asset to The Club.
Prior to Barton & Gray, Doug served as the Creative Director for several interactive marketing, design and advertising agencies. Doug has designed and produced some award winning work for MTV, The Sundance Festival, Lollapalooza and The Discovery Channel, HP, John Deere, Pfizer, PBS, and others in the corporate sector and a long list of Marine, Real Estate, Architectural and Media companies in the small/medium space as well.
Chairman
Alexander "Sandy" Spaulding
Sandy joined Barton & Gray as Chairman shortly after its founding by Tim and Doug in 2006. Sandy brings success and experience in the marine industry to B & G. He also serves as the Managing General Partner of Sea Glass Capital, a financial advisory firm he founded in 2004. Sea Glass is focused almost exclusively on the marine industry and performs a wide range of engagements including business sales and acquisitions, business and market plans, and helping their clients resolve corporate and partnership issues.
Prior to forming Sea Glass Capital, Sandy spent 8 years helping develop The Hinckley Company into one of America ’s great brands. Hinckley is one of America’s premier builders of semi custom sail and power yachts and is also one of the largest yacht service and refit companies in the United States. In various roles, including as President of Hinckley Yachts and an owner of The Hinckley Company, Sandy was instrumental in helping Hinckley grow from a single location in Southwest Harbor, Maine to a company with over 700 employees with yards and sales offices in over 6 states and Europe.
Sandy brings his passion for the standards of excellence of the customer experience at Hinckley to Barton & Gray and believes that the future of a significant part of the water experience will be provided through non-traditional ownership platforms.
Vice President
Jonathan Jenkins
Leading the sales team & efforts at Barton & Gray, Jon calls on his experience as a Reebok Sales Representative and Professional Hockey Player, trading in his skates for boat shoes. Jon studied and skated at BU and spends his free time on the waters for Marblehead. Jon is located in Boston & Palm Beach, but you can find him in all our harbors.
Director of Fleet Operations
Captain Chris Smith
Captain Chris has been on, around or under boats his whole life. Running the yachts, keeping up with the maintenance and managing the crews keeps him pretty busy. You can find Chris in any of our ports, Summer or Winter.
Director of Member Services
Wendy Doyle
Based at our corporate office, Wendy works closely with the members setting up outings and any special provisions they may need while on board. Wendy also assists with general administration to help the office run smoothly. Please contact her if you need anything to make your trip more enjoyable.
Commodore
Lyman S. A. Perry
Lyman Perry, owner and President of Lyman Perry Studios of Nantucket and Philadelphia is The Club's Commodore. Lyman's lifetime relationship with the sea, from the Naval Academy to the Bermuda Race, and his business acumen provides The Club with wisdom and authenticity.
Club Secretary
Kathy Barton
Who better than a Barton to organize and oversee the member's outings aboard our yachts? Kathy, founder Tim Barton's bride, is available for our members to handle schedules, provisioning and any other special details needed.
