CYNDERELLA

Captain: Paul Hannum

Nationality: American

Captain Paul Hannum
Captain Paul grew up boating with his family in Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic Coast. A lifetime of boating & fishing has exposed him to beautiful destinations around the world. As Master aboard M/Y CynderElla, Capt. Paul looks forward to sharing his passion for the water with his guests. Captain Paul promises a First-Class vessel & crew, outstanding locations, and a fun time for all. Captain Paul is an accomplished sport fishing tournament angler, so the chances of you catching fish for dinner are very good!

Chief Stewardess Francis Romero
Francis calls Miami home but originally hails from beautiful Venezuela. With a strong background in hospitality and events planning, Francis’ attention to detail, passion for life & taking care of others makes her the ideal person to ensure those aboard CynderElla have an exceptional experience. Her joyful attitude makes everyone feel welcome and her towel & napkin art will make you smile.

Chef Patrick Wilson
Chef Patrick was born and raised in Central Missouri. He has been cooking since he was 15 baking artisan breads in a commercial bakery for restaurants and grocery stores in his community. After graduating from Chicago’s Le Cordon Bleu Program Chef Patrick worked at Michelin-starred restaurant NAHA for four years, then went on to become Executive Chef at the prestigious OLEA restaurant in Portland Oregon at just 24. In 2014 Patrick moved to St. John’s to become Chef de Cuisine at the well-known La Tapa. Patrick joined M/Y CynderElla in2021 and has enjoyed bringing all of his cooking skills and knowledge of local Caribbean ingredients to prepare five-star meals and experiences for its guests

Mate Jack Hannum
Jack is from Maryland, just outside of Annapolis. Jack spent his childhood boating and fishing on various vessels such as center consoles, large sportfishing boats, and motor yachts on the Mid-Atlantic Coast, Chesapeake Bay, and Palm Beach, Florida. His enthusiastic outgoing personality and attention to detail ensures a wonderful time for all onboard. Jack splits his time yachting in the winter & spring months and charter & tournament fishing in the summer. He and his team have enjoyed great success on the tournament circuit over the past 3 seasons having won numerous prestigious competitions and nearly 2 million dollars in prize money. Captain Jack Hannum is a US Coast Guard licensed 100 Ton Master and enjoys sharing his passion for sport fishing & watersports with guests on board.

Stewardess Lauren Eppich
Lauren was born and raised in Denver Colorado. She recently graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Journalism. She grew up attending an all-girls camp on Lake Ossipee in New Hampshire, where she found her love for water sports and childcare. Her bubbly attitude will make you feel right at home and her experience in the service industry allows for an unforgettable vacation. Lauren enjoys traveling and is always keen on new adventures. In her free time, she enjoys photography including both film & digital, snowboarding, fly fishing, and paddle boarding.