Background
Owens, Bill was born on October 22, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Arthur and June Owens.
governor investment company executive
Owens, Bill was born on October 22, 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Arthur and June Owens.
Bachelor, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1973. Master of Public Administration, University Texas, 1975.
Staff assistant to Senator John Tower United States Senate, 1974—1975. Management consultant Touche Ross & Company, 1975—1977. Project manager Gates Rubber Company, 1977—1979.
Executive director Colorado Petroleum Association. Chairman Aurora Planning Commission, 1979—1981. Member Colorado House Representatives from District 49, 1983-1989, chairman State Affairs Committee, 1987—1988, chairman National Conference State Legislation Energy Committee, 1987—1988.
Member Colorado State Senate from District 27, 1989-1994, member State, Veterinary & Military Affairs Committee, 1991—1994. Treasurer State of Colorado, 1994-1998, governor, 1999—2007. Vice chairman Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut, since 2007.
Chairman Aurora County Reagan for President, 1979-1980. Member White House Commission Education, 1987-1991. Board member Colorado Committee Concern for Soviet Jews, University Colorado School Public Affairs & Institute International Education, Rocky Mount Region, Colorado Highway Users Federation.
Guest host Mike Rosen, Ken Hamblin and Chuck Baker talk shows. Lecturer Russia; part-time fellow, Institute for Public Policy Studies University Denver, since 2007.
Member Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Member of American Council Young Political Leaders (national board member), American-Israel Friendship League, Family Focus, Public Employee Retirement Association (board member), Leadership Denver, Colorado Conservative Union since 1981, Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Married Frances Westbrook, 1975. Children: Monica, Mark, Brett.