George Robert Bowers

Background

Bowers, George Robert was born on November 12, 1935 in Williamsport, Ohio, United States. Son of Harold Jennings and Josephine (Peters) Bowers.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Ohio U., 1957; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1960; Doctor of Education, U. Akron, 1973; DEd (honorary), University Dayton, 1977; LLd (honorary), Ashland (Ohio) U., 1985; D Public Svc. (honorary), University Rio Grande, Ohio, 1988.

Career

Teacher, Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools, 1958-1960; science television teacher, Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools, 1960-1961; assistant superintendent, Plain Local School District, Canton, Ohio., 1961-1962; superintendent, Plain Local School District, Canton, Ohio., 1962-1970; assistant superintendent public instruction, Ohio Department Education, Columbus, 1970-1989; deputy executive director administration, State Teachers Retirement System Ohio, Columbus, since 1989. Adjunct Professor Ohio State University, Columbus, 1985-1993.

Achievements

• George Robert Bowers has been listed as a noteworthy Retirement system executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army Reserve, 1957-1963. Member American Association School Adminstrs., Buckeye Association School Adminstrs., Columbus Rotary Club.

Interests

• Avocations: historical preservation and rehabilitation, hiking, woodworking.

Connections

Married Barbara Wendt, June 14, 1958. Children: Camille Jo Bowers Gilbert, Kristen Sue Bowers Reed.

Father:

Harold Jennings Bowers

Mother:

Josephine (Peters) Bowers

Spouse:

Barbara Wendt

child:

Kristen Sue Bowers Reed Bowers

child:

Camille Jo Bowers Gilbert Bowers