Robert W. Owens, CPA BS in Accounting from Illinois State University with over 36 years of experience in a variety of areas of public accounting with 4 different firms all in Illinois. Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Illinois CPA Society with over 20 years experience serving on Agri-business, Construction and Audit/Assurance Services committees of the state society. Resides in Wilmington, IL with his wife of 34 years and has 2 grown children and 1 grandchild. Currently active on his parish council and Knights of Columbus with St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church; enjoys camping and watching high school sports. Previously served as president and member of Wilmington Rotary Club and St. Rose school board and as a board member on two other church councils.