Mark Bowlby

Education

  • BSEL Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo

  • Certificate in Christian Apologetics, Biola University

Professional

  • Teacher at LOA since 2021

  • Director, Automotive Infotainment Partnerships at CloudCar, September 2018 – August 2020

  • Director, Ecosystem and Partnerships Strategic Marketing at Xilinx, 2016 – February 2018

  • Director, Marketing Operations at Xilinx, 2017 – February 2018

  • Sr. Manager, Partner and Ecosystem Business Development at Xilinx, 2004 – 2016

  • Manager / Sr. Manager for Market Segments, Field Training and Partnerships at Xilinx, 1991 - 2004

Ministries/Activities

  • Served on the Board of Elders at Church on the Hill San Jose (COTH), holding positions of secretary, vice-chair, and chairman, 2011 – 2016

  • Served on the Missions Board at COTH, 2011 – 2016

  • Participated in start up committee to launch The River Church Community, 1996 – 1997

  • Participated in and/or led over fifteen short-term mission trips to Mexico through South Hills Community Church, The River, and COTH

  • Decades of experience leading bible studies and community groups

  • Associate Scout Master and Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America, 2017 - 2021

  • PADI certified Divemaster, 1989 – 1997

Personal

  • Happily married to Lorie Bowlby since 1996

  • Our son is an LOA graduate, now attending Biola University

  • Enjoy studying California gold rush history, intelligent design and apologetics topics