Background
Owen, Charles Theodore was born on June 14, 1941 in Beech Grove, Indiana, United States. Son of James Robert and Helen Maurine (Sayre) Owen.
journalist publishing executive
Owen, Charles Theodore was born on June 14, 1941 in Beech Grove, Indiana, United States. Son of James Robert and Helen Maurine (Sayre) Owen.
AS in Journalism, Vincennes University, 1972. Bachelor in Social Science, Chapman University, 1976. Master of Business Administration, National U. San Diego, 1984.
Enlisted United States Marine Corps, 1959-1972, second in command Lieutenant, 1973, advanced through grades to captain, 1979.
Combat journalist/photographer, Vietnam, 1967-1968. Deputy director Joint Public Affairs Office, Camp Pendleton, 1976-1979.
Director Public Affairs Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, 1980-1981. Director committee and military affairs division Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce, 1981-1982, vice president 1987, board directors, 1982-1987.
Now president, public San Diego Business Journal, 1987.
Host television program Focus on San Diego Business Board of directors San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, San Diego Economics Development Corporation. Economics development advisor to Mayor of San Diego. Presenter in field
With United States Marine Corps, 1959—1972, commissioned Second lieutenant, 1973, advanced through grades to captain, 1979. Combat journalist, photographer Vietnam, 1967—1968. Deputy director Joint Public Affairs Office, Camp Pendleton, 1976—1979.
Director Public Affairs Office, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, 1980—1981. Director communications & military affairs division Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce, 1981—1982, vice president, since 1987, board directors, 1982—1987. President, public San Diego Business Journal, 1987—2004.
President, Chief Executive Officer Carlsbad (California) City of C., since 2004. Host television program North County Business Unfocus. Board directors San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, San Diego Economic Development Corporation.
Economic development advisor Mayor of San Diego. Presenter in field; public Newswriting Program Instruction, 1972.
Married Kathleen Rose Dellaria, April 29, 1967.