SARA GIELOW
GM & Licensed Yacht Broker
Coming from a place where cornfields stretch for miles and soda is called “pop,” Sara is a proud Midwesterner at heart.
She grew up in Monmouth, Illinois, and graduated from Monmouth College with a degree in Public Relations, along with
minors in Media and Communications.
Before joining the Huckins team, Sara spent eight years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, working in the yachting industry.
Her background includes five years in marketing and business development with Merritt Yacht Brokers and three years with
The Marshall Islands Registry, where she further strengthened her industry expertise and professional network. She has
been with Huckins since 2015.
With her brokerage experience, pursuing a yacht broker’s license was a natural next step. Learning directly from Buddy
and Cindy Purcell was a dream come true, and over the years Sara has developed a knowledge of Huckins history and the
incredible community of owners who make each boat’s story unique.
Sara believes that “it’s all about being genuine, honest, and personable—those small details are what clients remember
forever.” She’s relationship-driven, detail-oriented, and truly enjoys getting to know the people behind the boats.
Outside of work, Sara can usually be found on the water with her husband Ryan and their three pups aboard their
22’ Andros, chasing the next travel adventure or enjoying some friendly football banter with friends.
If you’re in the market to buy or sell a Huckins, Sara would love to connect.