Background
Owens, Garland Chester was born on December 12, 1922 in Wilson, North Carolina, United States. Son of James F. and Leona (Owens) Owens.
Owens, Garland Chester was born on December 12, 1922 in Wilson, North Carolina, United States. Son of James F. and Leona (Owens) Owens.
Bachelor of Science, University Richmond, 1947; Master of Science, Columbia University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1956.
Accountant Arthur Young & Company (Certified Public Accountants), New York City, 1950-1953. Member faculty Columbia Graduate School Business, 1956-1986, professor, 1964-1986. Professor emeritus Columbia University, 1986.
Associate dean Columbia Graduate School Business, 1962-1970. Professor Mercer University School Business, 1986-1993. Professor emeritus Mercer University, 1993.
Program director Management Development Center, Belo Horizonte Minas Gerais, Brazil, 1973-1975. Controller Arctic Institute North America, 1957-1977.
Member board education Union Free School District 5, Greenburgh, New York, 1964-1969, vice president, 1965-1968, president, 1968-1969. Member Northeast Regional Postmaster Selection Board, United States Postal Service, 1969-1975. Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, Georgia State Society Certified Public Accountants, American Accounting Association, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Son of James F. and Leona (Owens) O. M. Mary Elizabeth Wade, June 19, 1948. 1 daughter, Lynn Carol.