About Us
Passion for the Ocean
Our team brings together deep experience from both the fishing and financing worlds to deploy capital to support fishermen, fishing communities, and ocean conservation, while generating attractive financial returns.
Our team brings together deep experience from both the fishing and financing worlds to deploy capital to support fishermen, fishing communities, and ocean conservation, while generating attractive financial returns.
Senior Partner
Paul has been working in fisheries since 1997. Paul formed the Cape Cod Fisheries Trust raising $4M to launch a non-profit seafood permit bank that is widely recognized as a triple bottom line success and is the foundation for the Catch Together program. Paul worked as a crewman on jig, longline, gillnet, scallop and lobster boats from 1996-2011 and maintains strong relationships with fishermen and fishing organizations around the US. Paul earned a BA in Biology from Cornell University and a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University.
Senior Partner
Erica is based in the Boston area and began working with Paul to build and document its successes in 2013. She is trained in conflict resolution and enjoys using those skills to work with fishermen and help them build community capacity. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2013. She holds a BA in Environmental Studies and English from Dartmouth College and a JD from Harvard Law School.
Junior Partner
Rebecca joined the Catch Together team in 2023. With a background in finance and wealth management, she brings a unique perspective to problem-solving, relishing in creative solutions. Her passion lies in collaborating with our coastal fishing organization partners and witnessing fishermen thrive. She earned a BS in Business from American University.
Strengthen fishermen’s businesses and communities
Protect and improve fisheries management systems
Strengthen and restore fish stocks
Support and strengthen global food security