Curtis Bowers
Curtis Bowers (born 1965) is an American politician, former educator, restauranteur, and filmmaker who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives for the 10A district from April 2007 to December 2008.
Curtis Bowers | |
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Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 10A district | |
In office April 2007 – December 2008 | |
Preceded by | Robert Ring |
Succeeded by | Pat Takasugi |
Personal details | |
Born | 1965 (age 56–57) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Lauren Bowers |
Education | Colorado Christian University (BA) University of Colorado Boulder (MA) |
Early life and education
Bowers was born in Tampa, Florida in 1965.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from Colorado Christian University and a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction from the University of Colorado Boulder.[2]
Career
Bowers was a private school teacher and a public school tutor.[3]
In 1995, Bowers opened a fondue restaurant in Manitou Springs, Colorado. He later owned two other restaurants in Nampa and Boise, Idaho.[3]
In 2007, Bowers was appointed by Idaho governor Butch Otter as a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for the 10A district.[2][3][4]
Bowers has also worked as a filmmaker. He is known for the documentary Agenda: Grinding America Down.[5][4][6] The film won the grand prize at the 2010 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival.[7]
Filmography
Year | Title | Notes |
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2010 | Agenda: Grinding America Down | Director, producer, writer, editor, and cinematograper |
2016 | Agenda 2: Masters of Deceit | Director, producer, and writer |
2021 | Enemies Within the Church | Producer |
Personal life
Bowers' wife is Lauren Bowers. They have nine children. Bowers and his family live in Idaho.[2][4]
References
- Bontrager, Joshua (2018-04-17). "From Soap Suds to Cinema Scripts: The Inspiring Story of Curtis Bowers". Joshua Bontrager. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
- "Curtis Bowers' Biography". Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- "Bowers to Replace Ring". The Mountaingoat Report. April 19, 2007. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- "Mar 18 - Agenda: Grinding America Down, Guest: Curtis Bowers". drjamesdobson.org. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- "Their own private Idaho: Curtis Bowers to keynote July 12 Browerville Tea Party Rally". bluestemprairie.com. June 24, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- "Agenda: Grinding America Down (2010)". IMDb. 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
- "Member Curtis Bowers wins film festival award | Samaritan Ministries". samaritanministries.org. Retrieved 2022-02-14.