The crew behind
The Syndicate

Paul was born in Poland and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1987 through a refugee camp in Italy, eventually settling in New Jersey. He attended Fairfield University in Connecticut, where he met his wife 30 years ago. Now, with four kids and a crazy Goldendoodle, Maggie, he lives in Madison, CT. Paul has spent his whole career in the investment management industry.

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.”

Our Founder Shenton is a husband, father of three, and successful business director at his manufacturing plant, King Industries, Inc. Specialty Chemicals. He’s a dedicated family and community man, avid fisherman, vintage car enthusiast and, some might say (his kids), a budding social media star with his confessional-style reels.

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!”

Originally from Poland, Luke immigrated to the United States in 1987 with Paul and his family, traveling through a refugee camp in Italy before ultimately settling in New Jersey. Today, he enjoys life on Lake Hopatcong with his wife, Sherri, their two amazing children, and their German Shepherd, Gunner.

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.

A Florida Keys local with more than 35 years of fishing and boating experience in Key Largo and the surrounding waters, Manny has been a USCG-licensed captain since 2009. He has spent decades navigating and fishing these waters, from Florida Bay and the backcountry to the nearshore and offshore grounds around the Keys.

Manny calls the Keys home, where he lives with his wife, Janna. His time on the water has given him a deep understanding of the local waterways, changing weather, seasonal fisheries, marinas, and the day-to-day realities of running boats in the Keys — and of the preparation and attention to detail it takes to keep a vessel ready to fish.

As Bluewater Syndicate’s Florida Keys Operations Manager, Manny is the local point of contact for members fishing the Keys. He oversees vessel readiness, maintenance coordination, and member check-in and check-out, making sure every trip starts with the boat, the equipment, and the operation ready to go.

Whether he’s helping members understand the local waters, coordinating a vessel need, or making sure everything is set when they arrive at the marina, his goal is simple: remove the operational headaches so members can show up and fish. He is exactly what we want at every Bluewater destination — a knowledgeable local who knows the boats, knows the water, and takes care of our members.

Naim is the engineer behind Bluewater Syndicate’s digital platform — the public website, membership onboarding, and the member portal where anglers book trips, message the founders, and manage their membership. The goal is technology that feels as effortless as stepping aboard: fast, secure, reliable, and quietly out of the way so members can spend their time on the water.

A senior engineer with more than seven years of experience, Naim architects and delivers web and mobile products with React, Next.js, React Native and TypeScript, backed by Node.js, Python, Laravel, WordPress, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. That work spans fintech, AI, SaaS, and marketplace platforms — from trading dashboards and AI content-detection tools to real-time collaboration and global remote-work products — built alongside teams and clients across multiple time zones.

Naim pairs technical leadership with product thinking and pixel-precise execution: shaping frontend architecture and design systems, optimizing performance, and mentoring developers on code quality and best practices. At Bluewater Syndicate, that means a platform built to grow with every new destination and feature. Naim holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering.

Matt brings over a decade of brand-building and marketing expertise, spanning brand strategy, creative direction, digital systems, and performance marketing. From shaping how a brand looks to building the systems that get it in front of the right people, he’s focused on making every touchpoint feel intentional. That same sharp, credible approach is what he brings to Bluewater Syndicate.

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.

Chris Moore is a Florida native, serious angler, and avid freediver with more than 20 years of local fishing experience. He brings his career background and lifelong connection to the local Florida waters to Bluewater Syndicate.

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.