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It can be lonely at the top, but it doesn’t have to be.
We know leaders limit their potential when they lead from isolation. But, when surrounded by trusted advisors with a common goal and a biblical worldview, they can maximize performance and energize cultures. With faith as the foundation, this powerful group of peers meet in an exclusive, confidential forums around the Houston metro to have their questions answered and their answers questioned.
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Business Forum Leaders in the Houston Area
STEVE VAN OOTEGHEM
Steve brings a unique perspective to his role as Houston C12 Area Chair having been a member of one of…
STEVE VAN OOTEGHEM
KENT MAJOR
Prior to joining C12, Kent held leadership roles for over 20 years in telecommunications and technology companies. He served as…
KENT MAJOR
ELIZABETH SHAW
I have been called to work with businesses and non-profit management to effectively and efficiently run their business. My past…
ELIZABETH SHAW
PETER REMMES
Peter is a Chairman for C12 of Greater Houston. With over 40 years of professional leadership roles in business and…
PETER REMMES
KEITH BOWER
As a business leader and owner, Keith understands the challenges marketplace leaders face every day. As a longtime pastor, Keith…
KEITH BOWER
As a business leader and owner, Keith understands the challenges marketplace leaders face every day. As a longtime pastor, Keith knows how to look to God for answers. Keith brings his business and ministry background together in C12, equipping Christian business leaders like you for the work of your ministry in today’s marketplace. His focus includes Houston’s Post Oak area, Brenham and College Station.
Keith served the energy industry, primarily Chevron, as a consultant on over 100 major capital projects in roughly 25 countries, and as a project leadership trainer and coach, helping countless oil and gas engineers develop into more effective leaders. Keith also served as VP of Professional Development for Project Management Institute (PMI) Houston, and as energy industry advisor to the Disney Institute, the professional training and development arm of the Walt Disney Company.
In addition to his energy industry experience, Keith served for over 30 years in vocational ministry as a lead pastor, executive pastor, seminary professor, conference speaker and author. Keith served most recently as Executive Pastor at Bethel Church of Houston.
Keith and his wife Julie have been married 40 years. They have two adult children, both married, and two adorable granddaughters. Keith holds degrees in Chemistry (B.A., University of Houston), Theology (Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary) and Philosophy (MA, PhD, University of St. Thomas). Keith was trained by Disney in Leadership, People Management, Customer Service, and Team Creativity & Innovation.
“C12 is everything I was looking for and more of what I didn’t know I needed. My peers challenge me in my blind spots, love me in hard times, and encourage me to glorify God in the way I lead my team. It’s a home for business leaders.”
