Background
Bowen, David Leon was born on December 21, 1926 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Francis Joseph and Amanda (Haak) Bowen.
Bowen, David Leon was born on December 21, 1926 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Francis Joseph and Amanda (Haak) Bowen.
Bachelor of Journalism, University Texas, Austin, 1947. Bachelor of Science in Math, University Texas, Austin, 1947. Master of Arts in Journalism, Marquette University, 1951.
Reporter Temple (Texas) Daily Telegram, 1947-1948. Newsman Milwaukee Bureau, Associated Press, 1950-1951. Editor general desk Associated Press, New York City, 1952-1954, feature department editor, 1955-1960.
Newsfeature supervising editor Milwaukee Bureau, Associated Press, 1961-1962, general executive in charge traffic department, 1964-1969, director communications, 1970-1981, vice president, 1972-1981. President Satellite Data Broadcast Networks, Inc. subsidiary, 1981-1985. Vice president Telcom General Corporation, since 1986.
Introducer of electronic editing systems to the Associated Press news operations, 1970. Manager development of Associated Press laser photo facsimile picture recorder, Associated Press electronic darkroom.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1947.
Married Rosemary Anne Meely, November 17, 1951. Children: Mary Beth, Patricia, David, Margaret.