Roger L. Owens

Background

Owens, Roger L. was born on July 9, 1943 in Abilene, Texas, United States. Son of Lewis E. and Audrey (Dillenger) Owens.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1968; Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1969; postgraduate, North Carolina State University, 1974-1975.

Career

Enlisted, United States Navy, 1961; advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy, 1961-1981; retired, United States Navy, 1981; senior engineer, Travelers Insurance, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1981-1983; vice president, Furmanite American, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1983-1986; principal, McDowell Owens Engineering, Kingwood, Texas, since 1986. Associate professor George Washington University, Washington District of Columbia, 1972. Professor engineering U. North Carolina, Raleigh, 1983, University of Virginia, Richmond, University Texas, Austin, 1986.

Achievements

• Roger L. Owens has been listed as a noteworthy Electrical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Society Professional Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, North Carolina Society Boiler Inspectors, Texas Society Professional Engineers, American Academy Forensic Sciences, American Society for Testing and Materials (engineering committee).

Interests

• Avocations: water sports, golf.

Connections

Married Rosemary Donald, May 22, 1962 (divorced 1977). Children: Deborah, Michele. Married Patricial Williford, June 9, 1978.

Children: Jessica, Samantha.

Father:

Lewis E. Owens

Mother:

Audrey (Dillenger) Owens

Spouse:

Rosemary Donald

Spouse:

Patricial Williford

child:

Deborah Owens

child:

Michele Owens

child:

Samantha Owens

child:

Jessica Owens