Michael J. Rowny

Background

Rowny, Michael J. was born on April 10, 1950 in Tokyo, Japan. Son of Edward L. Rowny.

Education

Student, University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1968-1970; Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1977.

Career

Professional staff mem, United States Senate Finance Committee, Washington, 1974-1978. Assistant to ambassador Special Trade Republican, Geneva, Switzerland, 1978-1979. Deputy staff director The White House, Washington, 1979-1980.

Vice president, secretary Avenir Group, Inc., 1981. Vice president strategic planning and ventures Bendix Corporation, Southfield, Michigan, 1981-1983. Senior vice president finance MCI Communications, Washington, 1983-1986.

Chief Executive Officer Hermitage Holding Company, 1986-1989. Chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer Ransohoff Company, Hamilton, Ohio, 1989-1992. Executive vice president, Chief Financial Officer International Coach Federation Kaiser International, Vienna, 1992-1994.

Executive vice president MCI Communications Corporation, Washington, 1994-1999. Board directors Step 9 Software Corporation, Fairfax. Board directors Avenir Group, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Chairman board directors Embratel, Rio de Janeiro.

Achievements

• Michael J. Rowny has been listed as a noteworthy Communications executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Melissa Blake.

Father:

Edward L. Rowny Rowny

Spouse:

Melissa Blake.