Bill Owen is a native of Gainesville, GA, and grew up in Lexington. He was educated in the Lexington public school system and received a BA from the University of Kentucky in 1973. Bill began his business career leasing shopping centers for a Lexington based developer. Bill has been involved in commercial real estate development and asset management for 40 years mostly in downtown Lexington. Bill joined Lexington Center Corporation in 1991 where he served as Chief Administrative/Financial Officer. Bill became President/CEO of Lexington Center on January 1, 2000 where he has served since. Lexington Center Corporation also owns and operates Rupp Arena, Lexington Convention Center, the Shops at Lexington Center, the Lexington Opera House and Triangle Park. Bill and his wife, Debby, have three adult children. Bill has served on numerous community boards including the Downtown Lexington Corporation, Downtown Development Authority, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, YMCA, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, Kentucky Baptist Foundation and others.