North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein has tapped Walter L. Bowers, Jr. to take on the role of Director of the Governor’s Charlotte Office. As reported on the Governor's official website, Stein expressed his confidence in Bowers' ability to connect Charlotte's citizens with the state support they require, and to bolster the safety and strength of the region. Bowers, who currently leads Chosen City Church in Charlotte, offers a diverse background that includes experiences in law enforcement, the legal profession, and the military.
Bowers' resume paints the picture of a multi-faceted leader. The Senior Pastor and former Army officer is also a partner at Wooden Bowers Law PLLC, and his past service with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department adds to his credentials in matters of regional security. "Pastor Bowers has a broad, and rich understanding of our state’s largest city, and I look forward to his service connecting people with the support they need from their state government and making the region safer and stronger," Governor Stein stated in the announcement.
The Governor's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will indeed be gaining an individual with an extensive educational background. Bowers holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Miles College, a M.A. in Biblical Studies from New Life Theological Seminary, and a J.D. from Charlotte School of Law. This unique blend of tech, theology, and law, offers a broad perspective that would be beneficial to any position that involves community engagement and policy implementation.
With Pastor Bowers at the helm, the connection between Charlotte's residents and their state government promises to be strengthened. His background suggests a competency, in bridging the often-sizeable gap between public need and governmental action.
