Don Bowen
Don C. Bowen (born May 7, 1945) is an American politician who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a Republican. Bowen represented District 8, which comprises regions of Anderson and Oconee Counties,[1] including the city of Anderson.[2]
Don C. Bowen | |
|---|---|
| South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2007 – December 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Becky R. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Jonathon D. Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 7, 1945 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tomilyn Forrester Bowen |
| Residence | Anderson, South Carolina |
| Occupation | Retired |
Early life
Don Bowen was born May 7, 1945, to Carson and Rebecca Bowen. He later graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. On May 7, 1971, he married Tomilyn Forrester Bowen. He has three children: Amy, Don, Jr., and Ward.[3]
S.C. House of Representatives
Bowen was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives from District 8 as a Republican in November 2006. He served on the Education and Public Works (2nd Vice-Chairman) and Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (Vice-Chairman) committees. He was defeated by fellow Republican Jonathon D. Hill in a primary election in 2014.
Public life
- Chairman, United Way for Bi-Lo Supermarkets
- Member, School District One Reform Movement
- Chairman, Anderson Area Accountability Association
- Appointed to the Anderson County Council to the Anderson Ad Hoc Property Tax Study Committee
- South Carolina National Guard (Williamston, SC)
Notes
- "South Carolina Legislature Online - Error" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-11-21. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
- City of Anderson SC. "City of Anderson SC – Welcome to the City of Anderson!". Cityofandersonsc.com. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- "South Carolina Legislature Online". Archived from the original on 2011-10-11. Retrieved 2011-08-26.