Karen Oertel

Position: Owner, W.H. Harris Seafood
Categories: Board of Directors

For more than 40 years, Karen and her family have been involved in the seafood industry. As a member of the Harris Family Partnership, Karen has served on many business and nonprofit boards, including county and state boards and commissions. She has served on ORP’s board since its founding, helping to launch it as part of the Oyster Round Table and Tidal Fish Commission. She lives on the Eastern Shore with her husband and enjoys spending time with her three children and five grandchildren.