Linda Carolyn Polston Bowen

Background

Bowen, Linda Carolyn Polston was born on September 1, 1944 in Graceville, Florida, United States. Daughter of James Olon and L. Myrl (Woodham) Polston.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Georgia State University, 1967; M Accounting, Georgia State University, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, Georgia State University, 1972.

Career

Staff and senior auditor, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell (Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler), Atlanta, 1967-1969; assistant professor, Oglethorpe U., Atlanta, 1972-1974; assistant professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1974-1978; associate professor, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, since 1978; director Young Executive Institute, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, since 1989. Estate planning consultant, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, since 1980.

Achievements

• Linda Carolyn Polston Bowen has been listed as a noteworthy Business educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Wesley Foundation, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1989-1993, chairman finance committee,1989-1993. Member administrative board University Methodist Church, 1985-1989, finance committee, 1985-1989. Member American Accounting Association (member chair 1982-1983, other offices), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Connections

Married Chester Edward Bowen, October 20, 1962. Children: Stephen Todd, Bradley Scott, Geoffrey Edward.

Father:

James Olon Polston

Mother:

L. Myrl (Woodham) Polston

Spouse:

Chester Edward Bowen

child:

Bradley Scott Bowen

child:

Stephen Todd Bowen

child:

Geoffrey Edward Bowen