Background
Owen, Larry Gene was born on October 2, 1932 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of Cecil Earl and Helen Marie (Jacks) Owen.
academic administrator educator electronics engineer consultant
Owen, Larry Gene was born on October 2, 1932 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of Cecil Earl and Helen Marie (Jacks) Owen.
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics, University Southern Mississippi, 1967. Postgraduate, Institute of Technology, 1975. Master of Science in Operations Management, University Arkansas, 1987.
Diploma in Psychological Medicine, Masters Divinity School, 2004.
Enlisted United States Air Force, 1951, advanced through ranks to master sergeant, 1968, electronic technician, 1951-1961, communications superintendent, 1961-1971, retired, 1971. Teacher mathematics and Physics Southwestern Technology Institute, Camden, Arkansas, 1971-1972, teacher electronics, 1972-1975. Dean technical engring.omputer Integrated Manufacturing Center Southern Arkansas University of Technology, 1988-1989, dean, director division Computer Integrated Manufacturing Center, 1989-1991, dean, professor, 1991-1997, associate vice chancellor, 1996-1998, dean emeritus, since 1996.
Adjunct assistan professor Southern Arkansas University. Project director Arkansas Consortium for Manufacturing Competitiveness Southern Growth Policies Board, 1988-1998. Vice chair South Arkansas Fiber Optics Council, 1997.
Every person was created for a purpose, and God has a plan and will for every individual.
Member Republican Task Force. Chair Atea College Consultant, since 1991. Member Instrumentation Society of America (senior ), American Association Physics Teachers American Technology Education Association (representative Arkansas 1989-1991, 95-96, president southern region 1992-1993, chair College of Consultant), Society Manufacturing Engineers (senior, chairman South Arkansas chapter 1991-1992, member governors manufacturing network advisory committee), American Legion (finance director post 45).
Married Ruth Myra Newton, September 3, 1953;children: Deborah, Patricia, Larry Junior, Shea. Children: Deborah, Patricia, Larry Junior.