William Robert Owens

Background

Owens, William Robert was born on May 12, 1932 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of William James and Florence Elizabeth (Haar) Owens.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Lemoyne College, 1953. Master of Science in Education, Syracuse University, 1985.

Career

Service technician Carrier Corporation, Syracuse, 1953, Porter-Cable Power Tool Company division Rockwell Manufacturing Company, Syracuse, 1955-1961. Manager corporation systems development Crouse-Hinds Company, 1961-1980, director corporation management systems, 1980-1982. Manager systems development Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, from 1982.

Founder, chief executive officer Management Solutions, Inc., from 1985. Instructor systems and data processing Auburn (New York ) Community College, since 1967, consultant data processing advisory committee 1969-1975. Guest lecturer Syracuse University School Management, 1977.

Achievements

• William Robert Owens has been listed as a noteworthy utilities company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1953-1955. Member Association Systems Management (president Center New York chapter 1968-1969, Merit award 1970, National Achievement award 1971), Civil Air Patrol (assistant squadron Commander 1975-1976), Center New York Pilots Association (president 1973-1974), Syracuse Systems Executives Association (co-founder 1971).

Connections

Married Lois Ruth Gumprecht, April 7, 1956. Children: William Michael, Robert Joseph, Steven Patrick.

Father:

William James Owens

Mother:

Florence Elizabeth (Haar) Owens

Spouse:

Lois Ruth Gumprecht

child:

William Michael Owens

child:

Robert Joseph Owens

child:

Steven Patrick Owens