A. Bowen Ballard, born March 1941, is the Chief Executive Officer of Ballard Companies, an entity founded in 1958 by the late Eugene W. Ballard.

Mr. Ballard has extensive experience in all aspects of the real estate industry, including development, construction, marketing, and finance. Prior to assuming the position of CEO in 1987, he was President of Ballard Companies from 1976.

Bowen (as he likes to be called) is retired Air Force, Major General. He and his family reside in Destin, Florida and Montgomery, Alabama where he is recognized as a leader in the business community.

His affiliations include:

• Auburn University of Montgomery's Board of Advisors
• Colonial Bank Board of Directors
• Beach Community Bank Board of Directors (Destin/Ft. Walton Florida)
• National Association of Homes Builders Board of Directors, Life Member
• Montgomery Area Home Builders Association Board of Directors (past president)
• Institute of Real Estate Management
• Registered Apartment Managers, past National Chairman, Life Member of the Board of Governors
• Southeastern Association of HUD Management Agents, past President
• Montgomery Area Board of Realtors, past President
• Aeronautics Commission, State of Alabama, past Vice Chairman
• Chamber of Commerce (past chairman) and Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (past chairman).

Bowen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Finance from the University of Alabama, completed the program for Senior Executives in National and International Security at the John F. Kennedy School of Government (Harvard University) and is a Certified Property Manager (CPM).