Owen started with the Nanaimo Airport Commission in July of 2012 as an Airport Technician. As the airport grew, he took on the role of training for operations and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting. In June of 2018 he was promoted to Airport Duty Manager, a position he held until his latest promotion to Manager, Airport Operations in June of 2025. Owen has also served as a paid-on-call firefighter and Lieutenant with Ladysmith Fire Rescue since 2013. In his spare time, Owen can be found camping, hunting, or at a rink or field, coaching or watching his two daughters.