Background
Gower, Edward Renner was born on September 5, 1955 in Burlington, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward Oscar and Jeanette Irene (Gard) Gower.
Gower, Edward Renner was born on September 5, 1955 in Burlington, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward Oscar and Jeanette Irene (Gard) Gower.
DePauw University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1977). University of Virginia (Juris Doctor, 1980). Phi Beta Kappa. Special Counsel to the Illinois House Minority Leader, 1986-1987.
Associate, Isham, Lincoln & Beale, Chicago, 1980-1988; associate, Keck, Mahin & Cate, Chicago, 1988-1989; partner, Keck, Mahin & Cate, Chicago, 1990-1991; acting director aeronautics, Illinois Department Transportation, Springfield, 1992; chief counsel, Illinois Department Transportation, Springfield, since 1991.
Active Big Brother-Big Sister Program, Chicago, 1983-1985. Founder, mentor Feitshans Elementary School Mentoring Program, Springfield, since 1991. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Elena Z. Kezelis, June 2, 1984. Children: Sean A., Kirk R.