Welliver is pleased to welcome John Owens as Vice President, Information Technology.
Bringing a lifelong passion for technology, Owens’ responsibilities will encompass leading Welliver’s Information Technology (IT) function company wide. He will leverage his wealth of knowledge and experience working across multiple industries to fully comprehend the current business environment, evaluate and build upon how the company uses IT in its operations, and identify opportunities to integrate IT to improve and streamline delivery to clients.
“As Information Technology becomes more sophisticated and powerful, it is critical we apply a deeper understanding and extensive knowledge base into the design of the company’s IT infrastructure,” said Anne Welliver-Hartsing, President. “John is a forward-thinking expert on the subject and skilled analytical strategist. We are confident he will help to build a stronger IT landscape for the future.”
Owens brings over 30 years of experience to Welliver. He is a technology expert with demonstrated expertise and leadership in IT infrastructure, security, and IT service management. Prior to joining Welliver, Owens served in various IT leadership roles at Corning Incorporated where he led teams through operations, engineering, and infrastructure architecture. Most recently as Principal Domain Architect, Global Network Services, Owens contributed to Corning’s advancement in technology and security architecture.
“Welliver’s connection to the community, reputation in the industry, and history of this family-owned company are key to my decision in making a career change,” said Owens. “I look forward to applying my passion for making, understanding, and improving technology to help the company integrate IT into its growth plan.”