Charlie Bowen

Network Engineer/vCIO

Charlie Bowen joined C-Forward as a Network Engineer in 2019 after retiring from Northern Kentucky University.  For over 19 years, he provided IT and project expertise to the Natural Science Departments and the College of Informatics. During his tenure at NKU, he excelled at managing and forecasting the unique technology needs of the STEM and Informatics disciplines. His strong personal relationships and deep understanding of higher education’s processes allowed him to provide exceptional service and support that was recognized and respected within the college.

He has a Bachelor Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville and a MS in Information Systems from NKU. He has previously served as the Executive Director of the regional international science fair, SEFNK. He is the technology coordinator for his church, Madison Avenue Christian Church.

Charlie enjoys traveling with his wife and son, going to Reds games, exploring the Bourbon Trail and any special event that involves bourbon or beer tastings.