Faculty

John Bowling, Associate Professor

Master in Management Program Coordinator

Office: CE 114
Phone: (541) 552-8116
FAX: (541) 552-8101
Email: bowlingj@sou.edu

PhD, Psychology, 1995, Texas A&M
MA, Counselor Education, 1991, University of Maine
BA, Parks and Recreation, Western Washington University

Dr. John Bowling has focused his professional career on growing people and businesses. He has been successful as an accomplished and versatile business leader in the senior healthcare industry, with over 12 years of key operations leadership and management experience. He is known for his strong capacity for promoting and managing change, guiding 8 start-up operations over an 11-year period of time. John has consistently been recognized for innovative leadership, strategic vision, and ability to drive key business results. He designed and initiated a leadership development program and processes for a $100 million corporation with a focus on internal succession planning and managing to the aspirations of high potential leaders.

Dr. Bowling has also dedicated his career to serving and meeting the needs of older adults. He currently serves as the Director of the Pacific Retirement Services International School of Aging and the Coordinator of the SOU Management of Aging Services Program in the School of Business at Southern Oregon University. Previously, Dr. Bowling led start up business development and general management of Silverado At Home, as Senior Vice President. He also spent several years as Chief Learning Officer for Silverado. Prior to his nine years with Silverado Senior Living, Dr. Bowling was a principal partner and clinical director of Advanced Behavioral Care. He is a frequent presenter at conferences, was co-editor and author of Geriatric Residential Care, is published in professional journals and has served as instructor and adjunct faculty at Texas A&M University, the University of Maine, University of Utah, and Westminster College. He is passionate about helping develop, coach, and educate leaders capable of supporting business models that enhance the quality of life for others. John has two young sons and lives in Jacksonville, Oregon.