Businessman Josh Owens announced today he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor. He is the first openly gay major party candidate to do so in the state's history.
Owens, 34, Indianapolis, is the CEO of SupplyKick, a company that develops digital strategies for retailers. Under his leadership, the company has been included in the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies in America. The company also won TechPoint’s Best of Tech Mira Award for Scale-up of the Year.
“I’m running for governor now because I believe in an Indiana where teachers are paid what they deserve and where all are welcomed, respected and protected,” he said in a prepared statement. “We need a leader who will ensure our state budget, policies and laws reflect a bold and inclusive vision for collective Hoosier success.”
Owens serves on the boards of TechPoint Indiana, Indy Chamber, the Orr Fellowship and previously chaired the Indiana Charter School Board, according to a news release. He was appointed by former Gov. Mike Pence in 2015 to the charter school board.
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