John L. Bowles

Background

Bowles, John L. was born on October 19, 1944 in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles W.D. and Mary A. (Kershner) Bowles.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Muhlenberg College, 1966.

Career

Resident manager, Bethlehem (Pennsylvania) Steel Corporation, 1966-1983; president, Chief Executive Officer, N. American Wire Products, Salon, Ohio., 1983-1990; vice president, American Spring Wire Corporation, Bedford Heights, Ohio., 1990-1992; vice president, Bowles Enterprises, Inc., Pepper Pike, Ohio., since 1992. 1st vice president Wire Association International, Guildford, Connecticut, since 1983. Treasurer, board directors American Wire Producers Association, Washington, 1985-1992.

Achievements

• John L. Bowles has been listed as a noteworthy Industrial designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board governors Methodist Church, Pepper Pike, Ohio, 1990-1993. Commissioner Boy Scouts of America, Cleveland, 1987-1990. Member American Society for Testing and Materials (committee member since 1988), Wire Association International (1st vice president executive committee since 1983), Kiwanis International.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, water sports, squash.

Connections

Married Susan A., Arnold, December 1, 1970. Children: Gregory, Amanda.

Father:

Charles W.D. Bowles

Mother:

Mary A. (Kershner) Bowles

Spouse:

Susan A.

child:

Amanda Bowles

child:

Gregory Bowles