The crew behind
The Syndicate

The fishing obsession began at an early age, fishing lakes and rivers in Poland with his father, who was always an avid angler. It progressed from freshwater to inshore saltwater, and eventually offshore when he met Shenton and they went on their first offshore trip together. It was the beginning of a lifelong friendship and an offshore fishing journey. Two decades later, Bluewater Syndicate was born.

Paul manages the day-to-day operations of Bluewater Syndicate and is the main contact for all members. He works directly with Shenton on business development, strategy, and the vision for Bluewater Brands.

“It all started with a love for offshore fishing. We wanted to create something that lets us fish all year round in amazing destinations without breaking the bank. This concept also brings families together, as most of these destinations can be vacations for everyone.”

When he’s not fishing, you can catch him with his family on antique car tours, or in Vermont snowboarding and skiing.

Shenton handles all the front-end social content with Matt Carroll and member experience with Chris, and works directly with Founder Paul Borowiec every day on general operations activities and strategy.

When asked about Bluewater Syndicate, he says: “We’ve literally just changed how people access big game fishing, and we’re doing it in a way that syncs with the whole family — making not only pelagic fishing accessible, but also incredible Caribbean and Keys vacations too!”

Luke brings nearly 20 years of talent acquisition experience, with a focus on recruiting senior executives across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Alongside his career and family commitments, he proudly serves as a volunteer firefighter and is a former officer of the Mount Arlington Fire Department.

Luke’s passion for fishing and boating began at an early age, when he spent time with his father and brother pulling impressive catches from local rivers and lakes. Over the years, that passion expanded to saltwater fishing. For Luke, Bluewater Syndicate is about creating access to the water, building lasting connections, and giving members the opportunity to make unforgettable memories together.

Outside of work, Matt’s happiest on or near the water — whether that’s chasing new destinations, out on the boat soaking in the coastline, or just planning the next trip. A lifelong love of sports keeps him active year-round, and travel is a constant, always looking for the next place to explore and the next story to bring home. Above all, it’s time with family that grounds it all and makes the adventures worth having.

His extensive career in telecommunications spans over 15 years of business ownership, team leadership, and complex project delivery. That background shapes his approach to Bluewater Syndicate: his mission is to lead with strong relationships, clear accountability, and attention to the details that define the customer experience.

As an FAA Part 107–certified drone pilot and FCC-licensed radio operator, Chris complements his fishing and boating experience with technical capabilities in aerial imaging and communications. His approach to time on the water always puts preparation first — from understanding conditions and checking equipment to maintaining reliable communications and keeping safety a top priority.

At Bluewater Syndicate, Chris brings that combination of professional leadership and on-the-water experience to membership growth, strategic partnerships, and the member experience. His focus is on connecting serious anglers, strengthening the local community, and helping members make the most of their time offshore with Bluewater Syndicate.

For Chris, Bluewater isn’t just a destination — it’s home.