City of Gastonia
City Council
Ward V
John B. Howren, Jr.
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City Office: 704-866-6720 Phone: 704-868-9487 Fax: 704-868-9487 Address: 311 W. Sixth Ave. Gastonia, NC 28052 E-mail: John Howren |
Bio
John B. Howren, Jr., was elected to represent Ward 5 on the Gastonia City Council in November 2005 and is serving his 2nd term in office after being re-elected in 2007. Councilman Howren is a self-employed Marketing and Sales Professional. He received his education from Appalachian State Teachers College, Brevard College and East Tennessee State University. Mr. Howren is married to Susan and they have two children, Reverend John T. Howren II and Angela Walsh; and two grandchildren, Olivia and Gabriel Walsh.
CITY COUNCIL SERVICE
- Facilities/Management Committee, Chairman
- Awards, Ceremonies & Promotions, Chairman
- Audit, Bids & Insurance Committee
- Central City Revitalization & Housing Committee
- Transportation Committee
- Gastonia ABC Board, City Council Liaison
- Mayor's Advisory Council on Homelessness
- Transportation Advisory Commission for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (Gaston Urban Area)
ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
- Economic Development Division Committee--Gaston Chamber of Commerce EDC
- Board of Directors, Cornerstone Christian Center
- Gastonia Citizens Advisory Panel (CAP)
- Rotary Club of Gastonia
- The American Legion
- Southminster Presbyterian Church Elder
- Southminster Presbyterian Trust Fund Advisory Board
- Co-founder and President of New Hope Community School of the Arts
- Co-organizer and past Chairman of Fish Camp Jam
- US Air Force--Honorably Discharged
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Gaston County Volunteer Award
- Mentor at Sadler Elementary School
- Recognition by United Arts Council for outstanding service to the Arts in Gaston County
- 2000 North American Representative of the Year by Music and Sound Retailers of America
- 2001 Representative of the year by Peavey Electronics Corporation
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