Gene Bowen

Gene Bowen is one of the lucky ones who have embraced recovery since 1992. Before entering treatment, he had been a tour manager for a variety of artists for ten years. After getting clean and sober, he understood how lucky he was to survive, so he set out to build an organization to educate young people about addiction and other adversities in the hopes of helping them find their way towards a healthy and happy future. He looked to publicize the many strengths and resources available from the music/entertainment industry and the mental health field. With the support of Sony Music Entertainment and Dreamworks Records, as well as health specialists and entertainment industry professionals, Gene founded the Road Recovery Foundation in 1998. 

As Program Administrator, Bowen oversees the charity’s after school Trax Programs throughout statewide Youth Clubhouses, sanctioned by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, to provide youth with engaging mentoring and creative activities for their recovery from personal adversities. For non-profit services to at-risk youth, Bowen with Road Recovery has been awarded the President’s Award for Innovative Advocacy (2017) from National Council of Behavioral Health, the Mona Mansell Award (2015) by The Freedom Institute, and the Sunlight of the Spirit Award by ASCAP Foundation (2021).