Staff

With a wealth of experience on the water and in the real estate industry, I’m thrilled to join the Knot10 yacht sales team. For over a decade, I’ve honed my skills owning a real estate brokerage, navigating the complexities of property transactions and fostering lasting relationships with clients. My passion for boating goes beyond recreation; it’s a way of life. Over the years, I’ve accumulated invaluable knowledge and expertise in operating and maintaining boats, making me an ideal guide for discerning boat buyers. Now, as a dedicated member of the Knot10 family, I’m excited to leverage my expertise to assist clients in finding their dream yachts and embarking on unforgettable adventures on the open water.

Tom Leiper has been an entrepreneur, inventor, and pioneering sales master with over forty years of experience primarily in the medical imaging and informatics industry. Even before driving age he apprenticed building and blueprinting high-performance race engines and drive trains, foundational knowledge and experience that served him well years later as a pilot and boat owner.

Awarded eight patents, including a patent for the Sherlock® Marine Surveyor Percussion Sounding Hammer, and having been involved in many interesting technical fields over the years there is little he does not understand about how things work.

More importantly, having closed over 200 deals in the past six years he knows what to do when things do not work, whether those be difficulties with a vessel, a deal, or those involved in the deal.

In short, Tom is a problem solver, and as one whose success has been marked by exquisitely satisfying the needs of his customers, Tom has brought his experience and innovative skill set to this avocation, helping boaters become better boaters with better boats, with the same dedication as he has with every other endeavor, the most common feedback among his many clients and associates being that he is “Unlike any other boat broker they have ever known.”

Growing up on Long Island’s South Shore, Bob developed a passion for boats and the boating lifestyle. He and his family enjoy cruising the Great South Bay and spending weekends in Fire Island marinas on their Formula 40PC.

Originally, as a Knot 10 customer, Bob experienced both the buying and selling processes through the eyes of the client. He was very impressed with our team and how smoothly everything went which is part of the reason he chose to work for Knot 10.

Bob is a detail-oriented mechanical engineer with 30 years of experience in sales, high-level customer service, and business management.

With his background, strong communication, negotiating skills, and determination, Bob can help you find the right boat, or the right buyer while providing an enjoyable customer experience.

Steve has been navigating the waters of the Long Island Sound for the past 18 years. With his extensive background in managing commercial electrical work along with his love of the water, he brings his experience and attention to detail into the brokerage world. When not actively working for his buyers/sellers, you can find Steve along with his wife Andrea, cruising on their Formula 40PC. If you’re looking to list your current boat or are in the market for the next one…let Steve help you make it a seamless and enjoyable experience!

Based In NC

Summer Carmi is a Closing Coordinator at Knot 10, where she plays a key role in guiding transactions smoothly through the closing process. She brings valuable experience from the housing title industry, along with a strong background in finance and customer support. Known for her attention to detail and client-focused approach, Summer is committed to ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all parties involved. She takes pride in helping clients feel informed and confident throughout the closing process.

Outside of work, Summer enjoys spending time with her husband, her five children, and her 9 dogs.