Douglas William Bower

Background

Bower, Douglas William was born on January 6, 1948 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of Charles Henry Bower and Phyllis June (Rank) Ayres.

Education

Associate of Arts, Manatee Junior College, Bradenton, Florida, 1969. Bachelor of Science, Oglethorpe University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, University Georgia, 1989.

Career

Nurse Northside Hospital, Atlanta, 1970-1980. Associate pastor lst United Methodist Church, Griffin, Georgia, 1980-1982. Pastor, pastoral counselor Oconee Street United Methodist Church, Athens, 1982-1986.

Director Counseling Ministeries, since 1986. Adjunct faculty Fort Valley State University, 1999—2005.

Achievements

• Douglas William Bower has been listed as a noteworthy psychotherapist, administrator, clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner Oglethorpe County, District 1, 2002-2006. Chair special needs committee North Georgia Conference United Methodist Church. Member citizens service board, Advantage Mental Health.

Fellow: American Psychotherapy Association. Member: Georgia Sheriffs Association (honorary).

Interests

• Avocations: music, walking, reading.

Connections

Married Cheryl Stewart, May 25, l980. Children: Katherine Elizabeth, Erin Colleen.

Father:

Charles Henry Bower Ayres

Mother:

Phyllis June (Rank) Ayres

Spouse:

Cheryl Stewart

child:

Erin Colleen Bower

child:

Katherine Elizabeth Bower