Kris Bowen
Research and Development Manager
- Years with Bowen: 20
- Why I Chose Bowen: Where else can a woman have a role in changing the world of sewage treatment? … plus, I was raised here.
- Education: BA French - Ball State University; MBA Finance - Indiana University
- Background/Experience: Controller - Film Industry, Los Angeles, CA Estimator, Jobsite Admin, Accountant, Marketing, Sales, Bus Dev - Bowen
- My Unique Ability: Thinking beyond the rules. Seeing the possibilities vs. the limitations.
- Favorite Quote(s):
"I did not go into business to make a million dollars - I went into business to be an honest businessman." –Robert L. Bowen
- Recommended Book/Movie/Music: Groove Salad on iTunes Radio.
- When I'm Not At Work I: Golf & ride bikes with my boys, play Sudoku, decorate, and … learn to weld.
- Favorite Sport: Cycling, Golf, Skiing & Pilates
- Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cirque du Soleil & Lord of the Dance Performers
- Best Golf Score: Depends on Mulligan budget
- Most Memorable Bowen Moment: 1989: Having Dave Shackelford water my fake tree. I soon removed all my decorations from the trailer."
1989: Taking toilet seat covers with me to the "women's port-a-let" on the jobsite after moving back from California. That didn't last long."
1978: Dick Cowan teaches me to drive the semi on the way to a jobsite. Afterward, when asked how I did, he said, "Well, besides the fact that you skipped the middle 4 gears, you did alright!""
1979: Driving across railroad tracks with Dave Cowan in a company truck, and in midair, he yells: "TRAIN!!"
