Background
Cowan, Kenneth James was born on April 5, 1932 in Medford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Louis J. and Alice (O'Mara) Cowan.
Cowan, Kenneth James was born on April 5, 1932 in Medford, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Louis J. and Alice (O'Mara) Cowan.
Bachelor of Science, Boston College, 1953. Master of Business Administration, Boston College, 1966.
Senior accountant Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, Boston, 1956-1961. Assistant comptroller Crompton & Knowles, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1961-1964. Assistant treasurer Keystone Custodian Funds, Boston, 1964-1967, treasurer, 1967-1969, senior vice president, 1968-1969, executive vice president operations, 1970-1974.
Senior vice president, chief finance officer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, since 1975. Chairman audit committee, board directors Neworld Bancorp, Boston, Neworld Bank, Boston, chairman trustees committee, chairman audit committee Investment Trust of Boston High Income Plus Fund Inc., Boston, Massachusetts Tax Free Fund, Boston. Trustee Investment Trust of Boston.
Member Finance Executives Institute (national director since 1987, president Boston chapter since 1985), North American Cruiser Association (commodore 1983). Clubs: St. Petersburg Yacht (Florida).
Married Barbara J. Barnicle (divorced 1978). Children: Kenneth, John.