John Owens is founder and CEO of Ameritrust Mortgage Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been recognized twice in the Inc. 500- Fastest Growing Companies List, has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year from the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, a Charlotte Business Journal '40 under 40' achiever, and Ameritrust has been designated as a Best Places to Work by the Charlotte Business Journal, and a Top 40 Carolina Parenting Family-Friendly Company.
Owens Management Group was founded by John Owens - a guy that people call “the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur.” After several successful entrepreneurial ventures, and a few difficult but valuable failures – he recognized that he not only had a passion for creating businesses, but for the people who were driven to create them as well.
Owens is the founder of Ameritrust Mortgage Inc., headquartered since 1995 in Charlotte, North Carolina. His business has run the gauntlet from wild success to financial collapse after global market crises altered the residential lending landscape. As a coach, he shares the personal and professional insights he gained during start-up, success, growth and failure, and starting over.
Owens is also a respected business leader who believes in the power of creating lasting, meaningful relationships that benefit from a shared vision. His emphasis on individual growth, teams and culture are his hallmark. He also offers his experience and connectivity to the financial arena to help inspired and committed entrepreneurs meet their goals.
Owens references the concept of the athlete’s mind in his entrepreneurial clients, as well as an elite boys baseball team. His leadership and coaching draws upon his experience as a college baseball pitcher, and combines compassion with tenacity.
His attention to relationships, vision, integrity and commitment are the foundation of the network of coaches and professionals he invites to share his commitment to the inspiration, innovation and creativity shared by entrepreneurs.
"John Owens helped transform my business from a "win at all cost" culture into one where results are still at the forefront but my employees feel part of a team and have a common goal. John helped us identify and use core values to define strategies around our external clients, internal partners and culture. John also assessed my personal strengths and weaknesses allowing me to take my leadership skills to another level. The results have been increased production in a difficult market environment coupled with high associate satisfaction. John's experience, passion and communication skills set him apart from others in his field."
- Frank C. Kowar, Bank of America, Global Derivative Products
"John is the true entrepreneur. He does not take no, he doesn’t quit, and he loves life. John has done the introspection that many leaders find uncomfortable and has taken a close look at himself and what drives him As a result he inspires and motivates everyone around him."
- Mike Whitehead, CEO and Founder, Whitehead Associates Inc.
"You can tell when John talks to a group of entrepreneurs that he not only has the experience, but the understanding of the ups and downs we all go through. That goes a long way when you experiencing doubt or challenge."
- Terry Thorson Cox, CEO BIG Innovation Council
"John is the classic entrepreneur. He has a passion for ideas, a commitment to people and proven resilience. He is one of the people who has not only seen but demonstrated that new fortunes are created on the upside of seemingly negative events."
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Bob Morgan, President of Charlotte, NC Chamber of Commerce