Background
Owen, Claude Bernard was born on June 12, 1945 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Son of Claude Bernard and Mildred Carter (Fulton) Owen.
Owen, Claude Bernard was born on June 12, 1945 in Danville, Virginia, United States. Son of Claude Bernard and Mildred Carter (Fulton) Owen.
Bachelor in Economics, Davidson College, 1967; Master of Business Administration in Finance, U. Maryland., 1969.
Finance analyst, Dibrell Brothers, Inc., Danville, 1971-1973; assistant vice president, Dibrell Brothers, Inc., Danville, 1973-1976; vice president, Dibrell Brothers, Inc., Danville, 1976-1981; senior vice president, Dibrell Brothers, Inc., Danville, 1981-1984; executive vice president, Dibrell Brothers, Inc., Danville, 1984-1986; president, Dibrell Brothers, Inc., Danville, 1986-1989; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Dibrell Brothers, Inc., Danville, 1990-1995; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Dimon Inc., since 1995. Board directors American National Bankshares, Danville. Chairman of the Board Richfood Holdings Inc., Richmond.
Trustee Averett College, Danville, 1985, chairman of the board of trustees, 1991. President Danville-Pittsylvania County United Way, 1989. Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1969-1971.
Member Virginia Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1992), Virginia Manufacturing Association (vice chairman 1992, chairman since 1995), Danville Golf Club (vice president 1984-1986), Commonwealth Club (Richmond), Country Club of Virginia (Richmond), Rotary.
Married Mary Lamar Lewis, August 14, 1965. Children: Christopher E., Jennifer L.