Formerly employed by Chrysler Corporation, John retired in 2010 after 33 years. Involved in public service for many years, John was elected as an Alderman for the City of Northwoods and State Representative for District 70. John sponsored and passed various legislation that included education,

women and men’s health, seniors and urban renewal issues. The Missouri minimum wage law we use is language John drafted and sponsored. He was Chairman of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. John was selected as a member of the Minority Business Commission, and served as Vice Chair of the House Committees on Education, Economic Development, and Labor. John managed and was successful at winning a highly contested State Senate race in St. Louis City where he worked as Chief of Staff from 2008-2012. Next he was Policy Director for a State Senator from Kansas City, MO and Executive Director of Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation 2013-2014. Campaign manager and strategist for many high profile local, state, federal and issue campaigns.

John Bowman is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Upsilon Omega Graduate Chapter, St. Louis, MO. He has been thoroughly immersed in the true Omega spirit through his participation and commitment to our Four Cardinal Principles. He is a very active member of the Fraternity at the Local, District, and International levels. John served on Upsilon Omega Foundation, Inc. as Vice President, Ways and Means Chairman, (including Grant & Funding sources, Omega Center Restoration, and Mortgage payoff). Chairman of YQ's First Annual Youth Leadership Summit, (drafted the plan, budgetary items, presented to District and International Leadership). John was also appointed to the International Committee on Civic Engagement/Voter Registration and Education committee by the Supreme Council. These activities have made a significant impact, positive

branding and recognition to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Upsilon Omega Chapter, through community service.

John organized voter registration and engagement activities in Ferguson MO. Designed GOTV literature, banners, and yard signs for visibility campaign. Contacted deceased young Michael Brown’s family about the Omega Center being made available to them for the family’s repast. He

provided oversight, payroll, and management of the youth that worked at the Omega Center managing a Youth Summer Jobs Program. John participates in our many community service programs, Charles Drew blood drives, back to school programs, cancer walks, and Holiday Food, Toy and Clothing Drive each year. Obtained grant funding to serve an unprecedented number of families food during the pandemic. John was presented the Superior Service Award from Upsilon Omega Chapter, for the year 2014-2015 and Chapter and District Omega Man of the Year 2015-2016 and Citizen of the Year 2020-2021.

A graduate of Fontbonne College (now Fontbonne University) with a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of Business Administration degree. He also received an Executive Certificate from Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government; and completed a Fellowship from Aspen Institute. John has received several awards for his service, including the “Legislator of the Year/Spirit of Enterprise award” from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, NAACP Legislative award, and the Martin Luther King Humanitarian award, Humanity In the Middle Award, and recently St. Louis Leadership Award.

John was elected as a Democratic Delegate to the 2016 and 2020 Democratic National Convention. He was also elected by a 2 to 1 margin over his opponent the same year to become Normandy Township Committeeman. Elected in April 2023 to Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District as a Director. Serves as a St. Louis Airport Commissioner, St. Louis County Workforce Development Board, Jobs with Justice State Board, Annie Malone Family and Children Services Board, 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, Inc. (Lincoln University Foundation).

Currently John remains very busy as President-CEO of S&P Strategies and Solutions LLC., UAW-LETC Senior Business Regional Director, and UAW’s Lobbyist. John is serving his fifth year on the St. Louis County NAACP Freedom Fund Leadership Committee. John is currently President of the Saint Louis County NAACP. John says his most treasured accomplishments are his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.