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Meet the Team

At Ignition Marine, the strength of the company lies in the expertise and dedication of its team.
Each member plays a vital role in ensuring the success and growth of the company, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services.
Our team members are carefully selected for their skills, experience, and passion for marine engineering.
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Mehrab Zargari

President
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YACHT SALES TEAM

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Tony Lavin

Yacht Sales Manager

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Robert Ksyniuk

Yacht Sales Consultant

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Rob Calis

Yacht Sales Consultant

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Tony Lavin

Yacht Sales Manager
Tony Lavin is a highly regarded Yacht Sales Manager, celebrated for his extensive expertise in the yachting industry, including a strong background in marketing. With a lifelong passion for boating, Tony brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role.
His comprehensive understanding of yacht design, performance, and current market trends empowers him to offer clients invaluable insights, ensuring they make informed decisions when selecting the ideal vessel to suit their lifestyle and aspirations. Tony leverages his marketing expertise to effectively position yachts in a competitive marketplace, maximizing visibility and appeal to prospective buyers.
Distinguished by his vast network of industry connections, Tony has developed strong relationships with boat builders, designers, and fellow brokers, facilitating the successful negotiation of high-profile transactions. His unwavering commitment to client satisfaction and professionalism ensures that each engagement is handled with the utmost care and attention.

Robert Ksyniuk

Senior Yacht Sales Broker

Robert’s journey into the world of boating commenced at a young age, inspired by his family’s deep-rooted passion for lakes and rivers. By age 14, he had already constructed his first boat, igniting a lifelong devotion to the aquatic world. This fervor blossomed into extensive backcountry exploration and photography, ultimately evolving into a flourishing career in yacht sales. Currently, Robert manages the Victoria sales office, where his leadership and expertise shine.
What distinguishes him in the competitive yacht brokerage landscape is his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to his clients. He is dedicated to guiding customers in finding their ideal yacht and ensuring a seamless selling experience. With a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for the yachting industry, Robert works diligently to advocate for his clients’ best interests.
With Robert by your side, you can trust that you are in the hands of an expert who values both the art of yachting and the nuances of the marketplace.

Rob Calis

Yacht Sales Broker

Rob Calis is a seasoned professional with a deep passion for boating, bringing over 20 years of experience to the yacht sales industry. His love for the water has been a central part of his life, leading him to recently transition into yacht sales as a broker at the Vancouver office. Alongside his boating expertise, Rob has enjoyed a successful career in the technology sector, having founded a pioneering company in 1986 that brought interactive video conferencing to the desktop. In 1994, he was recognized as one of British Columbia’s Top Business Performers under 40 by Business in Vancouver.

His background also includes serving on Canada’s Sectoral Advisory Board for Information Technologies for four years, where he advised on various telecommunications issues. As the Founder and President of Inevitable Technologies Inc., Rob has specialized in developing innovative antenna solutions tailored to customer needs.
His remarkable achievements include creating a revolutionary Low Profile, Ultra Wide Bandwidth Antenna, showcasing his dedication to cutting-edge technology. His extensive background in technology, combined with his love for boating, allows him to integrate innovative solutions into the boating experience. Rob’s commitment to client satisfaction and vast knowledge of the boating world uniquely position him to assist clients in finding their perfect vessels.