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Jean-Luc

Background

  • Childhood best friend of Bo Hines (known him since Bo was four years old).
  • Originally from North Carolina.
  • Profession: Yacht captain and manager. Works for a billionaire who started Apple Pay (formerly Loot Pay, sold to Samsung then rights to Apple).
  • Travels extensively for work (e.g., South Pacific for 2-3 years, including Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Australia). Based in Boca Raton, FL, when not traveling and plans to spend June 2025 in the Bahamas.
  • Creates travel content for Instagram (mentioned having $70, likely a typo/misstatement for 70k followers or similar, given the context of his work and travels).
  • Has a full sleeve Poseidon tattoo related to his travels in the South Pacific.

Personality & Style

  • Appears adventurous and comfortable in high-net-worth circles.
  • Jack-of-all-trades due to his profession (logistics, accounting, driving, babysitting, mechanically inclined).
  • Good at "hanging with billionaires."

Interactions with Gary Sheng, Samuel Armes, David McIntosh & Nav Singh

  • 2025-05-15 (Dinner in DC): Briefly joined the dinner.
    • Introduced as Bo Hines's childhood best friend.
    • Shared details about his profession as a yacht captain for a billionaire and his extensive global travels.
    • Gary Sheng noted his suitability as a spokesperson or ambassador for new city/coastal developments, like the one in Greece, given his lifestyle and connections.
    • Exchanged contact information with Gary Sheng.
    • Mentioned he would be meeting Bo Hines at the White House the next day (May 16) around 12:30 PM with Paula White.

Notes

  • His connection to Bo Hines and his lifestyle make him a potentially interesting contact for networking within affluent and adventurous circles.
  • His profession involves managing all aspects of yachting for a high-profile individual, indicating capability and trustworthiness.