President
Karl Wagner was originally elected to FKEC’s Board in 2004 to represent District 4, Marathon, and has since been re-elected in three-year increments. His fellow directors voted him Vice President in 2018 and President of the Board in 2019. Wagner is a Credentialed Cooperative Director, and holds his Board Leadership and Director Gold certificates.
Wagner has lived in the Keys for over 50 years and resides in Marathon with his wife Rachel. He has been a self-employed backcountry guide and a private boat captain since 1983. He also managed 2 family businesses and has his Associate’s Degree in accounting.
A firefighter for over 4 decades, Wagner is currently a Fire Captain with the Key West Fire Department. Throughout his career, he has earned 2 Phoenix lifesaving awards. He is also past president of the Marathon Chapter of the Organized Fisherman of Florida, and founding director of Monroe County Commercial Fisherman.