Joe Killian's personal experience and ability is unrivaled in the industry. We get the best results for our clients. Killian
Founder and CEO
Mr. Killian is a licensed ships Master, a former Marine Surveyor and an internationally recognized expert in the maritime industry. His family heritage in yacht and shipbuilding begins with Harlan and Hollingsworth, founded by his 5th great grandfather,
Elijah Hollingsworth who built the Patapsco for the US Navy, the first iron ship in the history of the Americas in1864. The company built 2 America's Cup champions, yachts and commercial ships for Henry Flagler, Charles Morgan, Cornelius Vanderbilt and many others including the US Navy well into the 20th century. The shipyard eventually evolved into Bethlehem Shipbuilding and having built over 800 vessels. As Broker of Record he is personally involved in every aspect of the firm's efforts to assure the best experience possible for our clients. His successful history in yacht & ship brokerage and marketing combined with his extensive maritime experience and credentials are virtually unrivaled. His reputation as an intelligent, honest, and hardworking professional is well know throughout and has made him and Killian Yacht & Ship Brokers a top tier standard for the yacht industry. In his own words "A happy and satisfied client is the key to our company's success and the means by which we as professionals are measured." Killian
Vice President, Managing Director and Luxury Properties Specialist
Rose Killian was born into and grew up in yachting. Her parents ran a successful sportfishing charter operation with both father and mother licensed captains. She is a knowledgeable professional in yachting and has worked side by side with her husband Joe Killian for nearly four decades. Rose has extensive experience as a Realtor specializing in luxury and waterfront properties in association with Florida Capital Realty, LLC.
