Harry Owens is humbled and honored to be considered for the Board of Directors position representing Four County EMC’s East Pender District. A lifelong resident of Pender County, he has always placed serving the community as a top priority.
Harry and his wife, Heather, have been married for 31 years and are the proud parents of four children and grandparents of four. He is a member of Burgaw Baptist Church and enjoys boating, fishing, hunting, and spending time at the family hunting preserve in northern Pender County. For the past 25 years, he has worked as an insurance agent with North Carolina Farm Bureau.
His early career began in his family’s lumber supply business, where he developed a strong work ethic and a dedication to serving others. After earning a degree in marketing from UNC-Wilmington, he began his career with North Carolina Farm Bureau, where representing a membership-based organization has given him the opportunity to help families protect their most valuable assets.
Harry believes Four County EMC’s mission aligns with his personal values of service and community. He is committed to supporting the cooperative’s ongoing work to provide dependable, affordable power for all members.