Background
Owens, Charles Vincent was born on May 15, 1927 in Kansas City, Missoury. Son of Charles Vincent and Helen (Barrett) Owens.
Diagnostic company executive and consultant
Owens, Charles Vincent was born on May 15, 1927 in Kansas City, Missoury. Son of Charles Vincent and Helen (Barrett) Owens.
Bachelor of Science, University Notre Dame, 1948; Master of Science (University fellow), U. North Carolina, 1949.
Public health educator, Richmond County (North Carolina) Health Department, 1949-1951; with, Miles laboratories, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, 1951-1982; president Ames Company division, Miles laboratories, Inc., 1967-1971; group vice president professional products group, Miles laboratories, Inc., 1971-1977; executive vice president international operations, Miles laboratories, Inc., 1977-1982; chairman, chief Executive officer, Kyoto Diagnostics, Inc., 1983-1985. Board directors Chronimed Inc. Chief Executive officer Genesis Inc., 1985-1988.
Board of directors Elkhart Young Women’s Christian Association, 1972-1976. Vice chairman Elkhart County Board Health, 1973-1977. Chairman Child Abuse Task Force, Elkhart County, Indiana, 1977-1978.
Served with Medical Corps, United States Army Air Force, 1945-1947. Member American Public Health Association, Health Industry Manufacturing Association (director), Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, National Pharmaceutical Council (president 1970-1971, director 1965-1973), American Management Association, American Diabetes Association, American Association Diabetes Educators, International Diabetes Federation, American Society Medical Technology, Elcona Country Club (board directors).
Married Cheryl Kreighbaum, Feb.12, 1955. Children: Melody, Kevin, Michael, John, Barbara.