Gowens Named SBU Leader at O’Neal

O’Neal Inc. has promoted Eldon Gowens to Strategic Business Unit Leader. The company is  a Greenville, SC-based integrated design and construction firm.

“We are excited to have Eldon lead this strategic market segment.  Anytime we can promote within it is a win-win for both parties,” said Kevin Bean, President and CEO of O’Neal. “Eldon has successfully demonstrated the ability to listen to the owner’s needs, respond to those needs, and most importantly build lasting relationships all  which are critical to O’Neal’s long term  success.”

As Paper, Packaging, Film and Building Products SBU Leader, Gowens is responsible for all the planning, design and construction of pulp and paper, packaging, films and fibers, and building products production facilities. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in industrial manufacturing and project execution. Gowens joined O’Neal in 2011, and is a graduate of Auburn University.