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Ann Owen

Ann has deep roots in Charlestown and currently lives in a house built by her mother, next door to a house built by her great-grandfather. She is thrilled to return here full-time. Having spent her vacations here from childhood, Ann loves Charlestown’s beaches, ponds, forests and star-filled skies. Her two adult children are “both proud attendees of Frosty Drew nature camp and skilled sailors, and the 5th generation of our family devoted to this beautiful spot we call home.” Ann lived most recently in Oregon, where climate change is resulting in more severe wildfires. She understands the need to plan ahead to mitigate climate change impacts in Charlestown. Ann has decided to become actively involved to protect Charlestown’s way of life and its natural resources for future generations.

Ann E. Owen – Town Council

Ann and her husband have lived all over the country over the course of their married life but decided to make Charlestown their permanent home to be with family, friends, and neighbors earlier this year. Ann, the fourth generation of her family to live in Charlestown, has over 33 years of experience in financial analysis and investment management and has served in senior executive positions in some of our nation’s largest banks. During her career, Ann developed an ability to discover and understand her clients’ values and aspirations and translate those into investments that benefited both her clients and society. She understands, through our community’s response to the Town-Wide Survey, that Charlestown’s natural resources are most valued by those who live here. She will use her skills to create, through participation on the Town Council, a town government that achieves that vision. Her financial experience will assure that the town is well run and her scientific background will assist her in protecting our diverse coastal and inland resources that sustain wildlife, provide amazing recreational opportunities, and make our town such a wonderful place to live.

Ann has deep roots in Charlestown and currently lives in a house built by her mother, next door to a house built by her great-grandfather. She is thrilled to return here full-time. Having spent her vacations here from childhood, Ann loves Charlestown’s beaches, ponds, forests and star-filled skies. Her two adult children are “both proud attendees of Frosty Drew nature camp and skilled sailors, and the 5th generation of our family devoted to this beautiful spot we call home.” Ann lived most recently in Oregon, where climate change is resulting in more severe wildfires. She understands the need to plan ahead to mitigate climate change impacts in Charlestown. Ann has decided to become actively involved to protect Charlestown’s way of life and its natural resources for future generations.

Education

  • MBA in Finance, Member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Business Honor Society, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
  • BS in Zoology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Professional Experience

  • Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, US Bank, Portland, OR
  • Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, US Trust, Portland, OR
  • Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Harris Bank, Phoenix, AZ
  • Associate, Yale Endowment, New Haven, CT
  • Consultant, Andersen Consulting, Milwaukee, WI

Public Service

  • Ninigret Park Dog Park Subcommittee (2022 – present)
  • Board Member, Camp Ukandu, Portland, OR, a camp for children battling childhood and adolescent cancer
  • Member of Ad hoc Investment Committee,  Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders
  • Art director, Camp Honor, Phoenix, AZ, a camp for children with inherited bleeding disorders
  • Volunteer, Audubon Society

Personal

  • Ann and her husband, Mike Recht, have two adult daughters, one who lives in Philadelphia, PA, and one in Bloomington, IN.  Prior to the pandemic, Ann and Mike enjoyed travel and are avid skiers in the winter and beach goers in the summer. In addition, Ann enjoys cooking, gardening, and watercolor.

Agenda

On November 8th, please vote for Ann E. Owen for Charlestown Town Council

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