Background
Cowen, Joseph Hamilton was born on August 24, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph N. and Alice Russell (Hamilton) Cowen.
Cowen, Joseph Hamilton was born on August 24, 1943 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph N. and Alice Russell (Hamilton) Cowen.
Bachelor of Science, Sam Houston State University, 1965; Master of Arts, U. New Mexico, 1975.
Coordinator public information, Albuquerque Public Schools, 1971-1973;
director community relations, U. Albuquerque, 1973-1974;
assistant director public relations, Pioneer Corporation, Amarillo, Texas, 1974-1976;
director committee, Bee County College, Beeville, Texas, since 1977. Member TACC Communications Council, Austin, since 1991. Commanding officer Naval Security Group Activity, 1975-1976, Naval Investigative Svc.
Office, Corpus Christi, 1981-1983.
President Civil Emergency Radio League, Beeville, 1983-1984. Captain United States Naval Reserve, 1965-1987. Member American Radio Relay League (life), Quarter Century Wireless Association, Naval Reserve Association, Texas Department Public Safety Radio Amateur Civil EmergencySvc., Beeville Country Club, Rotary (president 1987-1988).
Married Malinda Lyles, Sept.1977. Children: Russell Hamilton, Christopher Sean.