Background
Cowherd, Lonnie Philip was born on July 13, 1947 in Columbia, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert Louis and Edna Woodrum (Bault) Cowherd.
Cowherd, Lonnie Philip was born on July 13, 1947 in Columbia, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert Louis and Edna Woodrum (Bault) Cowherd.
Bachelor, South Dakota Wesleyan University, 1969. Master of Education, South Dakota State University, 1971.
Teacher Tri-Valley Schools, Lyons, South Dakota, 1969-1970. Secondary counselor, teacher Bristol (South Dakota) School, 1970-1971. Senior employment counselor Work Incentive Program, Duluth, Minnesota, 1971-1979.
Counselor statewide vocational school program Minnesota Department Economic Security, St. Paul, 1979-1980. Program analyst Minnesota Work Equity Program, 1980-1981. Youth program coordinator Minnesota Job Service, 1981-1987.
Data processing and technical training coordinator Minnesota Department Transportation, since 1987. Employment teacher St. Thomas College, St. Paul, since 1982. Youth consultant Minnesota Dept Jobs and Training, 1983-1986.
Member Minnesota Association Counseling and Development (government relations committee since 1985).
Married Gwendolyn Gwen Schock, February 10, 1968. Children: Alexander, Melanie, Manda, Shanda.