About Us
Chris
Written by Mel
Chris is a sassy sailor daylighting as an attorney. He can be most easily defined by his hobbies, which largely consist of choosing modes of transportation that require him to painstakingly propel himself forward for long periods of time. Showing remarkable duality, Chris is also our family’s CEO (Chief Enjoyment Officer), where he takes his responsibility of cultivating joy and community very seriously.
A certified local yodel, Chris can most often be found scooting about on his bicycle, attending a community event, or grabbing a snack with one of his many good buds. And if you sit down for a good chat with him, you’ll probably agree with me about three things that make him unique: he listens more than he talks, laughs more than he complains, and relates far more than he judges.
Mel
Written by Chris
Mel's tenacity is shown daily through her intense crafting sessions and long galavants through the James River Park System. Her diversified investment into travel, art, and new experiences reached maturity and she chose to reclassify Richmond and Chris as her permanent assets. She moves from strength to strength as she locks in on getting a boat project done or finding the perfect outfit at Goodwill. As the family's CFO, she balances our budget, makes sure we're filling all of life's cups, and living la buena vida - responsibly of course!
Engagement: Oktoberfest 2025
Chris surprised Mel in Munich on the Oktoberfest festival ground's ferris wheel. Ever the lucky pair, this picture was captured by the random Chinese couple sharing our cart. Chris proposed with a custom designed ring featuring ornate gold work and a beautiful Montana sapphire.
Quick Stats
7
Number of countries visited (so far)
200
Approx. number of hours restoring a sailboat
36
Number of months by each others' side
1
Number of spoiled rescue doberman mixes shared