Bernard Wayne McGowan

Background

McGowan, Bernard Wayne was born on May 22, 1925 in Stonington, Colorado, United States. Son of Neal and Lena Elton (Dean) McGowan.

Career

Farmer, rancher, Walsh, 1943—1950. Rancher Cotopaxi, 1951—1961. Owner, auto, farm equipment dealer Cotopaxi Garage, 1953—1960.

Partner Paul & McGowan Construction Company, 1955—1962. Owner Auto/Aircraft Financing & Leasing, Denver, 1962—1966. Founder, president Aircraft Appraisal Association, 1967—1982.

President, public Aircraft Bluebook-Price Digest, Oklahoma City, 1967—1986. Manager vice president Insured Aircraft Title Service, 1970—1974. Partner McGowan Investment Company, 1986—2001.

President TIVY Math Games Inc., 1991—2000, BBM Development Company, Real Estate, Bethany, since 2001. With United States Air Force, 1944-1945.

Achievements

• Bernard Wayne McGowan has been listed as a notable venture capitalist, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Oklahoma Auctioneers Association, National Auctioneers Association, Aircraft Finance Association, International Flying Bankers Association, Aviation Writers Association.

Connections

Married Betty B. Neill, April 2, 1944. Children: Wava K. Morris, Darwin L., Marla G.

Father:

Neal McGowan

Mother:

Lena Elton (Dean) McGowan

Spouse:

Betty B. Neill

child:

Marla G. McGowan

child:

Darwin L. McGowan

child:

Wava K. Morris McGowan