Background
Owen, Calvin Pence was born on December 13, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of David Harries and Josephine (Pence) Owen.
Owen, Calvin Pence was born on December 13, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of David Harries and Josephine (Pence) Owen.
Student, DePauw University. Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Ohio State University, 1948.
Project engineer Owen-Ames-Kimball Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1947—1951, superintendent, project coordinator, 1951—1964, from vice president to president, 1964—1988. Vice president Muskegon Construction Co, 1971. President Owen-Ames-Kimball Engineering Inc., Grand Rapids, 1948—1985.
Retired, 1988; With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Trustee Alma College, Michigan, since 1981. Board directors Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Grand Rapids, since 1976, vice president, since 1984. Board directors Isabella Foundation, Inc., 1974.
Emeritus board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, since 1980. Member of Associated General Contractors American (president Michigan chapter 1979, national board directors 1986-1989), Michigan Association Professions (board directors 1981-1987), Michigan Society Professional Engineers (vice president 1981-1983), Kent Club (board directors 1981-1985), Peninsular Club, University Club, Masons, Rotary, Phi Delta Theta.
Married Ann Virginia Napier, September 11, 1948. Children: David H., James N., Patricia Owen Stieber.