CKIM Team

Jennifer enjoys travel, horseback riding, photography, and practicing Japanese Tea Ceremonies daily.  At 16, she was already traveling the world, learning about new places, cultures, and philosophies, eventually falling in love with those travels’ unique experiences.  She has enjoyed going to Japan and being fully immersed at the Urasenke Professional College of Chado in Kyoto, Japan, delving into the Way of Tea.

Jennifer toured Toronto, Canada, and the Caribbean Islands. She has enjoyed deep sea fishing in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, and horseback riding in Jinotega, Nicaragua, to name a few.  Jennifer calls Northwest Arkansas her home and is excited to bring these unique experiences to the CKIM Group Inc. She looks forward to helping others find their journeys.

Sonja is a luxury yacht charter veteran with over 26 years of diverse industry experience across Catamarans, Monohulls, and Megayachts. After beginning her career working on yachts in top destinations in France and Spain, Sonja moved to the Caribbean, where she worked for 15 years.

Sonja is also a licensed Captain and has worked as a freelance chef on various yachts. Her love for the industry and knowledge of many business sides led her to become a broker and CYBA member in 2004. Since then, she’s been using her vast knowledge to help clients realize their charter dreams worldwide. Now residing in her native city of Vienna, Sonja stays connected by visiting all the boat shows in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

Meghan has been working in the yachting industry for since 2013. She has worked on various sailing and motor yachts, starting as a stewardess/chef and progressing to sole chef. Pivoting to land, Meghan started cooking for professional sailing race teams, including American Magic, while they were campaigning for the 36th America’s Cup.

Using her prior experiences, she has transitioned into the Charter Advisory business at the beginning of 2022, advising her clients on the best of luxury travel. Before working in the yachting industry, she worked for Morgan Stanley Private Wealth and started the successful jewelry business, The Brass Mariner. In Meghan’s spare time, she loves traveling, making jewelry, sailing, and living by the sea in Newport, Rhode Island, with her Husband and Dog.

Growing up on the south shore of Long Island, with the family boats right in the backyard, Devan developed a deep love for the ocean at a very young age. As a licensed captain herself, she has navigated charter yachts in prestigious locations like the Virgin Islands, Greece, Southeast Asia, New England, the Bahamas, and Hawaii. This extensive experience has honed her understanding and cultivated a deep-seated appreciation for the finer details of yacht chartering, from seamless logistics to exceptional guest experiences.

Her transition from the helm to the brokerage side of the industry reflects her commitment to furthering her expertise and her genuine love for yachting!  Helping clients to fulfill their yacht charter dreams, while providing unparalleled service, is where she truly excels.

Karin Patrick has been a travel industry professional since 1978. A native of Germany, Karin has lived in many places around the world including Australia, India, and the United Kingdom. In 1983, she moved to the United States, residing in Connecticut, then California, and now living in Florida.

Christopher Patrick has been a veteran of the yacht charter industry for the past 30 years. He lived in the British Virgin Islands for many years, where he fell in love with sailing and the yacht charter industry. And he will happily arrange yacht charters based on your particular requirements.