Stephan Abel

Stephan has over three decades experience in the business, tech, fisheries and environmental fields, having spent the last 20 years developing and implementing market-based solutions for oyster and Chesapeake Bay recovery efforts. Most recently, he oversaw the construction of and currently operates the Ferry Cove Oyster hatchery located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He currently serves on the Maryland Seafood Marketing Advisory Council and the Governor’s Oyster Shell and Substrate Task Force. Previously, Stephan enjoyed a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy and held leadership positions at the Oyster Recovery Partnership, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Sallie Mae and CareerBuilder.com.