Background
Owens, Lewis Fillmore was born on November 10, 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Fred Lewis and Helen Lorain (Sharpe) Owens.
Owens, Lewis Fillmore was born on November 10, 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Fred Lewis and Helen Lorain (Sharpe) Owens.
Bachelor of Science, Milligan College, Tennessee, 1971. Master of Science, University Kentucky, 1976.
Physical director Young Men’s Christian Association, Frankfort, Kentucky, 1971—1972. Teacher, coach Frankfort High School, 1972—1973. Coach, graduate assistant University Kentucky, 1973—1974.
Superintendent E. P. Sawyer State Park, Louisville, 1974—1980. National administrator Amateur Athletic Union, United States of America Junior Olympic Program, 1980—1985. Executive director Amateur Athletic Union, 1985—1986.
Founder, president, chief executive officer United States Sports & Fitness Association, Indianapolis, since 1986. Consultant; park planner. Instructor for sports administration.
Member of Amateur Athletic Union (president Kentucky Association 1980), National Council Youth Sports Directors, National Parks and Recreation Society.
Married Linda Sue Gress, December 23, 1969. Children: Forrest, Joy.