Type Of Business:
Pharmacy
Major Product/SVS:
Pharmacy services
Hobbies/Sports:
Woodworking; Cabinetry; Traveling
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University (2008); Master of Science in Pharmacy, Wayne State University (1985); Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Ferris State University (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; Board Member, Institutional Review
Industry:
Pharmacy Management
State/Country of Origin:
Michigan
Children's Names:
Elizabeth, Kathleen, Rachel
Date of Distinction:
8/1/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dedication and commitment to his profession
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Dr. Owen has been the director of three hospitals; Graduating with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2008.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
As a dedicated pharmacist
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Health care delivery system in the world
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
His old mentor, Larry Shoup, Pharmacist at Henry Ford Hospital, who was his mentor and the person he strives to be like. Dr. Shoup was instrumental in Dr. Owen's pursuit of pharmacy between 1980 and 1988.
Spouse's Name:
Sybil (Deceased)
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his knowledge base and industry experience.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession in 1969, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was put in the hospital corpsman program. He was one of three chosen for the pharmacy program, and this eventually began his career, which he also pursued in the civilian sector.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Owen was one of 200 to complete the leadership program at the Pharmacy Leadership Institute at Boston University. Also, he was directly involved in opening and staffing the second critical care pharmacy at Henry Ford Hospital in 1983. While in the US Navy, Dr. Owen ran a dispensary in North Carolina and did the ordering for pharmacy at Camp Lejeune as well as compounding. He did this from (1969-1973).
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the clinical coverage and order entry of the North Campus Pharmacy during the midnight shift; Handling formulary work
Awards/Honors:
Published Journal Author on Research on the Topic of Aminoglycosides Dosing, Hospital Pharmacy Journal (1987)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Owen hopes to become a consultant for a specialty firm, and help other medical facilities upgrade their pharmacy departments and programs.